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Entrainment separator
Assignee: White Springs Agricultural Chemicals Inc
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Filing: 1978-05-26
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Granted: 1979-08-14
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Expires: 1998-05-26
Abstract
Abstract An entrainment separator for separating liquids from gases and solids from gases, including a housing providing an inlet at one end and an outlet at the opposed end, an adjustable planar surface providing a face facing the inlet and an opposed face, an annular deflector beneath the planar surface attached to the housing and extending inward of the housing and positioned relative to the planar surface to provide an opening between the planar surface and annular deflector, means to adjust the position of the planar surface relative to the annular deflector, a tube attached to the opposed face of the planar surface and extending downward of the inlet, a funnel providing a downward extending spout positioned below the tube, means providing flow of liquid in the funnel past the tube and to the spout, and a gas outlet extending through the side of the housing.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael B. Caesar
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 18:04
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D45/00; B01D45/04; B01D45/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 24
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
An entrainment separator for separating liquids from gases and solids from gases comprising: a. a housing providing an inlet at one end, an outlet at the opposed end and an outlet disposed along the side; b. an adjustable planar surface providing a face facing the inlet and an opposed face; c. an annular deflector beneath the planar surface, attached to the housing and extending inward of the housing and positioned relative to the planar surface to provide an opening between the planar surface and annular deflector; d. means to adjust the position of the planar surface relative to the annular deflector; e. a tube attached to the opposed face of the planar surface and extending downward of the inlet; f. a funnel providing a downward extending spout positioned below the tube; and g. means providing flow of liquid in the funnel past the tube and to the spout.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
An entrainment separator for separating liquids from gases and solids from gases comprising: a. a housing providing an inlet at one end, an outlet at the opposed end and an outlet disposed along the side; b. an adjustable planar surface providing a face facing the inlet and an opposed face; c. an annular deflector beneath the planar surface, attached to the housing and extending inward of the housing and positioned relative to the planar surface to provide an opening between the planar surface and annular deflector; d. means to adjust the position of the planar surface relative to the annular deflector; e. a tube attached to the opposed face of the planar surface and extending downward of the inlet; f. a funnel providing a downward extending spout positioned below the tube; and g. means providing flow of liquid in the funnel past the tube and to the spout.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The entrainment separator of claim 1 wherein the housing has a removable cover providing the inlet.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The entrainment separator of claim 1 wherein the funnel is secured to the tube.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The entrainment separator of claim 3 wherein the funnel is secured to said tube by adjustable means whereby the gap between the tube and funnel can be adjusted.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The entrainment separator of claim 1 wherein the funnel is secured to the housing.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
39 words
The entrainment separator of claim 1 wherein the spout extending downward from the funnel has a lateral gas port thereon and wherein a shield is attached to the funnel and positioned above and in proximity to the gas port.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The entrainment separator of claim 1 wherein the annular deflector has a downward and inward slope of from about 15° to about 75°.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
The entrainmment separator of claim 1 wherein the annular deflector has a downward and inward slope of from about 30° to about 60°.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
The entrainment separator of claim 1 wherein the outlet disposed along the side of the housing extends through the side and into the housing.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
33 words
The entrainment separator of claim 1 wherein washing means are provided for washing the collected material from the surfaces on which they collect and out the outlet at the end of the housing.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
18 words
The entrainment separator of claim 10 wherein the washing means is a sprayer or series of sprayer nozzles.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
172 words
An entrainment separator for separating liquids from gases and solids from gases comprising: a. a housing providing an outwardly extending flange at one end, an outlet at the opposed end and an outlet disposed along the side; b. a removable cover on the housing supported by the flange providing an inlet; c. means to secure the cover to the housing; d. an adjustable planar surface providing a face facing the inlet and an opposed face; e. an annular deflector beneath the planar surface, adapted to be supported by and secured to the flange, extending inward and downward of the housing and positioned relative to the planar surface and annular deflector; f. means to adjust the position of the planar surface relative to the annular deflector; g. a tube attached to the opposed face of the planar surface and extending downward of the inlet; h. a funnel providing a downward extending spout positioned below the tube; and i. means providing flow of liquid in the funnel past the tube and to the spout.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
172 words
An entrainment separator for separating liquids from gases and solids from gases comprising: a. a housing providing an outwardly extending flange at one end, an outlet at the opposed end and an outlet disposed along the side; b. a removable cover on the housing supported by the flange providing an inlet; c. means to secure the cover to the housing; d. an adjustable planar surface providing a face facing the inlet and an opposed face; e. an annular deflector beneath the planar surface, adapted to be supported by and secured to the flange, extending inward and downward of the housing and positioned relative to the planar surface and annular deflector; f. means to adjust the position of the planar surface relative to the annular deflector; g. a tube attached to the opposed face of the planar surface and extending downward of the inlet; h. a funnel providing a downward extending spout positioned below the tube; and i. means providing flow of liquid in the funnel past the tube and to the spout.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
14 words
The entrainment separator of claim 12 wherein the funnel is secured to the tube.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
28 words
The entrainment separator of claim 13 wherein the funnel is secured to said tube by adjustable means whereby the gap between the tube and funnel can be adjusted.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
14 words
The entrainment separator of claim 12 wherein the funnel is secured to the housing.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
39 words
The entrainment separator of clam 12 where the spout extending downward from the funnel has a lateral gas port thereon and wherein a shield is attached to the funnel and positioned above and in proximity to the gas port.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
39 words
The entrainment separator of clam 12 where the spout extending downward from the funnel has a lateral gas port thereon and wherein a shield is attached to the funnel and positioned above and in proximity to the gas port.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
23 words
The entrainment separator of claim 12 wherein the annular deflector has a downward and inward slope of from about 15° to about 75°.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
23 words
The entrainment separator of claim 12 wherein the annular deflector has a downward and inward slope of from about 30° to about 60°.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
24 words
The entrainment separator of claim 12 wherein the outlet disposed along the side of the housing extends through the side and into the housing.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
33 words
The entrainment separator of claim 12 wherein washing means are provided for washing the collected material from the surfaces on which they collect and out the outlet at the end of the housing.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
18 words
The entrainment separator of claim 20 wherein the washing means is a sprayer or series of sprayer nozzles.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-08-13 | 1983-02-12 | 1983-08-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-08-13 | 1987-02-12 | 1987-08-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-08-13 | 1991-02-12 | 1991-08-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |