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Splash guard device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-08-30
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Granted: 1981-05-12
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Expires: 1999-08-30
Abstract
Abstract A splash guard device for passing a gas or vaporized liquid out of a vessel while preventing any of the liquid from leaving said vessel.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond A. Firestone
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 19:00
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01L; B01L3/00; B01L3/56; B01L3/569; B01D; B01D1/00; B01D1/30; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S203/00; Y10S203/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
A splash guard device which comprises a tube having one imperforated end and one open end; at least one void on the side of the tube adjacent the imperforated end and a joining means attached to the open end of said tube; said joining means having an outer surface means for sealing said splash guard device to a reboiling means for a distillation operation and an inner surface means for sealing said splash guard device to a condensing means for a distillation operation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
83 words
A splash guard device which comprises a tube having one imperforated end and one open end; at least one void on the side of the tube adjacent the imperforated end and a joining means attached to the open end of said tube; said joining means having an outer surface means for sealing said splash guard device to a reboiling means for a distillation operation and an inner surface means for sealing said splash guard device to a condensing means for a distillation operation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device of claim 1 having a drip tip at the bottom poriton of said void(s).
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the void(s) has a width approximately equal to that of the tube.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the tube is cylindrical and the void is round.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device of claim 4 wherein the void is approximately the diameter of the cylinder.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the joining means is a ground glass joint.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device of claim 1 having an additional joining means attached directly to or separated by a connector to the first joining means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
The device of claim 7 wherein the tube is cylindrical and the void is round and of approximately the same diameter as that of the cylinder.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the tube is cylindrical and the void is round and of approximately the same diameter as that of the cylinder.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US324494A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-05-11 | 1984-11-10 | 1985-05-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-05-11 | 1988-11-10 | 1989-05-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-05-11 | 1992-11-10 | 1993-05-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |