US3972800A
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Fluid treater having intensified electric field
Assignee: BROOKSIDE WATER TREATMENT Inc A CORP OF
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Filing: 1975-04-03
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Granted: 1976-08-03
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Expires: 1995-04-03
Abstract
Abstract A fluid treater relies upon the presence of an electric field in a treating region, without electrical current flow, to cause solids suspended in the fluid to precipitate therefrom after the fluid has passed through the treater. The treater has concentrically disposed electrodes, the inner of which is negatively charged and is bare, having direct, physical contact with the fluid flowing in the region between the electrodes so that the electric field produced in such region is greatly intensified, thereby accelerating and promoting the action of the field upon the fluid. The housing of the treater is constructed from a suitable polyvinylchloride resin and serves as a dielectric between the electrodes to prevent electrical current flow through the treating region. The dielectric housing enables the treater to withstand high power applications, thereby further promoting precipitation.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur S. King
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 23:09
CPC Classifications
B; B03; B03C; B03C5/00; B03C5/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
A device usable for treating fluids to induce precipitation of suspended solid material comprising: means defining an elongated, tubular housing having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet at opposite ends thereof; an elongated, bare inner electrode coaxially disposed within said housing in radially spaced relationship thereto to define an annular treating region between said housing and said electrode; an outer electrode surrounding said region; and means electrically connecting said electrodes across a source of direct potential, said inner electrode being connected to the negative side of said source for negative charging of the inner electrode, and said outer electrode being connected to the positive side of said source for positive charging of the outer electrode, said housing-defining means including a continuous cylindrical wall of dielectric material disposed between said outer electrode and said region to prevent electrical current flow across the latter between said electrodes when the latter are charged.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
151 words
A device usable for treating fluids to induce precipitation of suspended solid material comprising: means defining an elongated, tubular housing having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet at opposite ends thereof; an elongated, bare inner electrode coaxially disposed within said housing in radially spaced relationship thereto to define an annular treating region between said housing and said electrode; an outer electrode surrounding said region; and means electrically connecting said electrodes across a source of direct potential, said inner electrode being connected to the negative side of said source for negative charging of the inner electrode, and said outer electrode being connected to the positive side of said source for positive charging of the outer electrode, said housing-defining means including a continuous cylindrical wall of dielectric material disposed between said outer electrode and said region to prevent electrical current flow across the latter between said electrodes when the latter are charged.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
A device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said outer electrode includes a layer of metal foil.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
A device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said inner electrode includes a member constructed from electrically insulating material and a bare conductor wound helically around said member with the coils of the conductor disposed in side-by-side relationship with one another.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
47 words
A device as claimed in claim 3, wherein said member comprises a tube communicating with the outside of said housing, said conductor being directed into the tube from outside the housing and emerging through the wall of the tube thence to form said coils inside the housing.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
A device as claimed in claim 3, wherein said outer electrode includes a conductor wound helically about said housing in longitudinal registration with the coils of the inner electrode whereby to concentrate said field.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
A device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said inner electrode comprises a solid, carbonaceous rod.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
A device as claimed in claim 6, wherein the periphery of said rod has a longitudinally extending series of charge-concentrating ribs thereon.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
33 words
A device as claimed in claim 7, wherein said outer electrode includes a conductor wound helically about said housing and in longitudinal registration with said series of ribs for further concentrating the field.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
A device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said outer electrode is provided with a layer of electrically insulating material overlying the same.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
A device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said wall is constructed from a polyvinylchloride resin.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-08-03 | 1980-02-02 | 1980-08-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-08-03 | 1984-02-02 | 1984-08-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-08-03 | 1988-02-02 | 1988-08-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |