US4299665A
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Separation apparatus for immiscible liquids
Assignee: DARKO LOUIS L
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Filing: 1980-07-25
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Granted: 1981-11-10
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Expires: 2000-07-25
Abstract
Abstract A separation apparatus for separating immiscible liquids is disclosed which includes an apparatus of four tanks including outlets of differing heights to provide for separation of the immiscible liquids according to their specific gravities. The apparatus is complete in itself and is operable to separate the heavier than water solvents and the lighter than water solvents from water without need for alterations of the design or other special provisions.
Inventors
- 👤 B. Jan Clay
- 👤 Phillip H. Braun
- 👤 Rudy Vingris
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 23:09
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D3/00; B01D3/34; B01D3/38; B01D17/00; B01D17/02; B01D17/0208; B01D17/04; B01D17/045; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S210/00; Y10S210/05
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
203 words
A separation apparatus for separating immiscible liquids which comprises: a first tank having an inlet, a first outlet opening in the upper portion of said first tank, and a second outlet opening higher than the first outlet opening, said first tank further including first conduit means for connecting the first outlet opening to a point near the bottom of said first tank; a second tank having an inlet, a third outlet opening in the upper portion of said second tank, and a fourth outlet opening higher than the third outlet opening, the first outlet opening of said first tank being connected with the inlet of said second tank, said second tank further including second conduit means for connecting the third outlet opening to a point near the bottom of said second tank; and a third tank having an inlet, a fifth outlet opening in the upper portion of said third tank, and a sixth outlet opening higher than the fifth outlet opening, the second outlet opening of said first tank being connected with the inlet of said third tank, said third tank further including third conduit means for connecting the fifth outlet opening to a point near the bottom of said third tank.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
203 words
A separation apparatus for separating immiscible liquids which comprises: a first tank having an inlet, a first outlet opening in the upper portion of said first tank, and a second outlet opening higher than the first outlet opening, said first tank further including first conduit means for connecting the first outlet opening to a point near the bottom of said first tank; a second tank having an inlet, a third outlet opening in the upper portion of said second tank, and a fourth outlet opening higher than the third outlet opening, the first outlet opening of said first tank being connected with the inlet of said second tank, said second tank further including second conduit means for connecting the third outlet opening to a point near the bottom of said second tank; and a third tank having an inlet, a fifth outlet opening in the upper portion of said third tank, and a sixth outlet opening higher than the fifth outlet opening, the second outlet opening of said first tank being connected with the inlet of said third tank, said third tank further including third conduit means for connecting the fifth outlet opening to a point near the bottom of said third tank.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
56 words
The apparatus of claim 1 and which includes a fourth tank having first and second inlets and an outlet, the third outlet opening of said second tank being connected with the first inlet of said fourth tank and the sixth outlet opening of said third tank being connected with the second inlet of said fourth tank.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which said first tank includes a coalescer connected to the inlet whereby all of the liquids flowing into said first tank are forced to pass through the coalescer.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which the second outlet opening comprises a weir extending upwardly to a level higher than the first outlet opening.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which the sixth outlet opening comprises a weir extending upwardly to a level higher than the fifth outlet opening.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus of claim 5 in which the second outlet opening comprises a weir extending upwardly to a level higher than the first outlet opening.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 1 and which includes a walled container defining said first, second and third tanks.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
The apparatus of claim 7 in which said first tank includes a coalescer connected to the inlet whereby all of the liquids flowing into said first tank are forced to pass through the coalescer.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
39 words
The apparatus of claim 7 in which said first tank is adjacent said third tank, the second outlet opening comprising a weir extending upwardly between said first and third tanks to a level higher than the first outlet opening.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
60 words
The apparatus of claim 7 in which said walled container further defines a fourth tank having first and second inlets and an outlet, the third outlet opening of said second tank being connected with the first inlet of said fourth tank and the sixth outlet opening of said third tank being connected with the second inlet of said fourth tank.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 10 in which said fourth tank is adjacent each of said second and third tanks.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
31 words
The apparatus of claim 11 in which the sixth outlet opening comprises a weir extending upwardly between said third and fourth tanks to a level higher than the fifth outlet opening.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
39 words
The apparatus of claim 12 in which said first tank is adjacent said third tank, the second outlet opening comprising a weir extending upwardly between said first and third tanks to a level higher than the first outlet opening.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
34 words
The apparatus of claim 13 in which said first tank includes a coalescer connected to the inlet whereby all of the liquids flowing into said first tank are forced to pass through the coalescer.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
60 words
The apparatus of claim 1 and which further includes a vaporizer having a steam inlet, a dirty solvent inlet and a vapor outlet, and a condenser having an inlet connected to the vapor outlet of said vaporizer and having a liquid outlet for condensed liquids, the inlet of said first tank being connected to the liquid outlet of said condenser.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
34 words
The apparatus of claim 15 in which said first tank includes a coalescer connected to the inlet whereby all of the liquids flowing into said first tank are forced to pass through the coalescer.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
56 words
The apparatus of claim 15 and which includes a fourth tank having first and second inlets and an outlet, the third outlet opening of said second tank being connected with the first inlet of said fourth tank and the sixth outlet opening of said third tank being connected with the second inlet of said fourth tank.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 15 and which includes a walled container defining said first, second and third tanks.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
60 words
The apparatus of claim 18 in which said walled container further defines a fourth tank having first and second inlets and an outlet, the third outlet opening of said second tank being connected with the first inlet of said fourth tank and the sixth outlet opening of said third tank being connected with the second inlet of said fourth tank.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
78 words
The apparatus of claim 19 in which said first tank is adjacent said third tank, the second outlet opening comprising a weir extending upwardly between said first and third tanks to a level higher than the first outlet opening, and in which said fourth tank is adjacent each of said second and third tanks, the sixth outlet opening comprising a weir extending upwardly between said third and fourth tanks to a level higher than the fifth outlet opening.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
34 words
The apparatus of claim 20 in which said first tank includes a coalescer connected to the inlet whereby all of the liquids flowing into said first tank are forced to pass through the coalescer.
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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) | 1984-11-09 | 1985-05-11 | 1985-11-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-11-09 | 1989-05-11 | 1989-11-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-11-09 | 1993-05-11 | 1993-11-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |