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US4221656A
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Method of extracting sludge from sewage
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-10-23
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Granted: 1980-09-09
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Expires: 1995-10-23
Abstract
Abstract A sewage treatment apparatus having an aeration circulation system for separating sludge from sewage wherein sewage is circulated around an outlet port shielded by a circulation guide member. The circulating sewage causes solid matter contained therein to move radially away from the outlet port so that liquid entering the outlet port is substantially free of solids.
Inventors
- 👤 Sterling R. Kennedy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 20:33
CPC Classifications
C; C02; C02F; C02F3/00; C02F3/02; C02F3/12; C02F3/22; C02F3/223; B; B03; B03B; B03B5/00; B03B5/62; Y; Y02; Y02W; Y02W10/00; Y02W10/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A method for treating sewage for extracting sludge therefrom comprising bringing the sewage in liquid form into a container having an inlet and an outlet, introducing a stream of gas into said sewage to circulate the sewage liquid in a generally circular endless path about the outlet opening to move sludge in the sewage radially away from the outlet opening, shielding the outlet opening from the endless path followed by the circulating liquid, and providing an entry to the outlet opening such that a portion of the circulating liquid substantially free of sludge passes into the outlet opening along a channel-like path remote from the periphery of the circulating sewage to remove water from the container.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
116 words
A method for treating sewage for extracting sludge therefrom comprising bringing the sewage in liquid form into a container having an inlet and an outlet, introducing a stream of gas into said sewage to circulate the sewage liquid in a generally circular endless path about the outlet opening to move sludge in the sewage radially away from the outlet opening, shielding the outlet opening from the endless path followed by the circulating liquid, and providing an entry to the outlet opening such that a portion of the circulating liquid substantially free of sludge passes into the outlet opening along a channel-like path remote from the periphery of the circulating sewage to remove water from the container.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A method as claimed in claim 1 wherein the step of circulating further comprises causing the gas to move in a channel-like direction to effect a channel-like circulation of the sewage.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
A method as claimed in claim 2 wherein the step of circulating further comprises draining surface scum from the circulating liquid by providing a drain in the path of surface liquid movement.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
A method as claimed in claim 1 wherein the step of shielding further comprises forming a barrier around the outlet opening such that circulating liquid is prevented from crossing over said barrier to said opening.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
A method as claimed in claim 4 wherein the step of providing an entry to the outlet opening further comprises forming an opening in the barrier such that water enters the outlet opening through the barrier along a channel-like path.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
53 words
A method as claimed in claim 1 further including the step of transferring the circulating water for recirculation about a second outlet opening, shielding the second outlet opening from the recirculating water and providing an entry to the second outlet opening such that liquid enters the second outlet opening along a channel-like path.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
A method as claimed in claim 1 further including the step of collecting the circulated water in a pool and skimming an upper surface layer of the pooled water.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
123 words
A method for treating sewage for extracting sludge therefrom comprising bringing the sewage in liquid form into a container having an inlet and an outlet, introducing a stream of gas into said sewage to circulate the sewage liquid in a generally circular endless path about the outlet opening to move sludge in the sewage radially away from the outlet opening, shielding the outlet opening from the endless path followed by the circulating liquid, providing an entry to the outlet opening such that a portion of the circulating liquid passes into the outlet opening along a channel-like path remote from the periphery of the circulating sewage to remove water from the container and trapping the sludge that is moved radially from the outlet opening.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
123 words
A method for treating sewage for extracting sludge therefrom comprising bringing the sewage in liquid form into a container having an inlet and an outlet, introducing a stream of gas into said sewage to circulate the sewage liquid in a generally circular endless path about the outlet opening to move sludge in the sewage radially away from the outlet opening, shielding the outlet opening from the endless path followed by the circulating liquid, providing an entry to the outlet opening such that a portion of the circulating liquid passes into the outlet opening along a channel-like path remote from the periphery of the circulating sewage to remove water from the container and trapping the sludge that is moved radially from the outlet opening.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
A method as claimed in claim 8 wherein the step of trapping includes sucking the sludge into an area separate from the liquid.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-09-09 | 1984-03-10 | 1984-09-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-09-09 | 1988-03-10 | 1988-09-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-09-09 | 1992-03-10 | 1992-09-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |