US4052305A
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Method and apparatus for clarifying liquids by straining
Assignee: IDREX Inc A CORP OF
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Filing: 1975-09-30
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Granted: 1977-10-04
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Expires: 1995-09-30
Abstract
Abstract An automatic self-cleaning liquid clarification system wherein suspended solids are removed from a contaminated liquid. A hollow drum carrying a plurality of brushing elements mounted on its outer periphery scrubs a strainer or screen and elevates the solid contaminants separated by the screen into a pitched auger conveyor which removes additional liquid from the solids materials which are then conveyed in a semi-dry or damp state for discharge.
Inventors
- 👤 Kostas Savas Arvanitakis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 08:30
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D35/00; B01D35/16; B01D29/00; B01D29/01; B01D29/05; B01D29/07; B01D29/071; B01D29/44; B01D29/445; B01D29/62; B01D29/64; B01D29/6407; B01D29/6415; B01D29/76; B01D29/80; B01D29/82; B01D29/828; B01D29/84; B01D29/846
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
A liquid solid separation microstrainer apparatus for removing suspended solids material from a contaminated liquid passed into the apparatus comprising a rotatable drum straining means for separating solid material from a liquid, passing the liquid therethrough and retaining the solids material on the surface thereof, said straining means positioned adjacent to the inlet for contaminated liquid and extending downwardly therefrom to a lowermost point and then upwardly to a discharge position above said lowermost point, brushing means carried by said rotatable drum for conveying the solids materials from the surface of said straining means positioned adjacent the surface thereof and in engagement therewith, conveyor means for removing and draining solids material passed thereto positioned adjacent the discharge position of said strainer means to receive solids material conveyed thereto by said brushing means, said conveyor means positioned to forward solids material passed thereto and to drain liquid therefrom, and means for discharging solids material from said conveyor means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
A liquid solid separation microstrainer apparatus for removing suspended solids material from a contaminated liquid passed into the apparatus comprising a rotatable drum straining means for separating solid material from a liquid, passing the liquid therethrough and retaining the solids material on the surface thereof, said straining means positioned adjacent to the inlet for contaminated liquid and extending downwardly therefrom to a lowermost point and then upwardly to a discharge position above said lowermost point, brushing means carried by said rotatable drum for conveying the solids materials from the surface of said straining means positioned adjacent the surface thereof and in engagement therewith, conveyor means for removing and draining solids material passed thereto positioned adjacent the discharge position of said strainer means to receive solids material conveyed thereto by said brushing means, said conveyor means positioned to forward solids material passed thereto and to drain liquid therefrom, and means for discharging solids material from said conveyor means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said straining means are positioned in a curved configuration and said brushing means is supported from a drum rotatable in a path of movement substantially parallel to said curved straining means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 2 further including means positioned to engage said brushing means to remove accumulated solids therefrom.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said conveyor means for moving and draining solids material passed thereto comprises an upwardly pitched auger having notches in auger flight to permit liquid to gravitationally drain in a direction opposite to the movement of solids material through the auger.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
83 words
The method of liquid/solid separation in a microstrainer comprising passing contaminated liquid bearing suspended solids material therein over a separating medium, gravitationally straining contaminated liquid through teh separating medium removing the suspended solids material therefrom and passing the clarified liquid therethrough, brushing the suspended contaminants from the surface of said separating medium and conveying sad contaminants upwardly to permit gravitational separation of liquid contained therewith by brushing means carried by a rotatable drum of the microstrainer, and conveying said solids material for disposal.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
83 words
The method of liquid/solid separation in a microstrainer comprising passing contaminated liquid bearing suspended solids material therein over a separating medium, gravitationally straining contaminated liquid through teh separating medium removing the suspended solids material therefrom and passing the clarified liquid therethrough, brushing the suspended contaminants from the surface of said separating medium and conveying sad contaminants upwardly to permit gravitational separation of liquid contained therewith by brushing means carried by a rotatable drum of the microstrainer, and conveying said solids material for disposal.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 5 wherein said step of brushing said surface of the separating medium comprises conveying the solids material thereacross and draining liquid therefrom.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-10-03 | 1985-04-04 | 1985-10-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-10-03 | 1989-04-04 | 1989-10-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |