US4389312A
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Variable venturi sewerage aerator
Assignee: UNITED INDUSTRIES Inc
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Filing: 1981-10-05
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Granted: 1983-06-21
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Expires: 2001-10-05
Abstract
Abstract A sewerage aerator is illustrated having an air feed diffuser with air opening adjustably positioned approximate venturi throat located above the liquid sewerage tank level and having means to introduce the liquid sewerage to the upper venturi chamber and cause it to flow past the air openings.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold Beard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 09:23
CPC Classifications
C; C02; C02F; C02F3/00; C02F3/02; C02F3/12; C02F3/1278; C02F3/1294; Y; Y02; Y02W; Y02W10/00; Y02W10/10; Y10; Y10S; Y10S261/00; Y10S261/75
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
An aerator for use in oxidizing a liquid stream comprising: (a) a venturi positioned above said liquid stream having an upper cavity and lower restricted opening chamber, said venturi having a stream inlet port opening into said cavity; (b) a hollow pipe attachable to said venturi and extending into said cavity; and, (c) a diffuser assembly attached to the lower end of said hollow pipe and comprising a hollow tube section having a tube opening, said diffuser assembly comprising: i. said hollow tube section being detachable from said hollow pipe; ii. a conical-shaped hollow pipe attached by the base of said conical-shaped hollow pipe to said hollow tube section; iii. vanes attached at one end to said hollow tube section and extending downward and inward below said conical-shaped hollow pipe wherein they are attached at their opposite end to an agitator.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
An aerator for use in oxidizing a liquid stream comprising: (a) a venturi positioned above said liquid stream having an upper cavity and lower restricted opening chamber, said venturi having a stream inlet port opening into said cavity; (b) a hollow pipe attachable to said venturi and extending into said cavity; and, (c) a diffuser assembly attached to the lower end of said hollow pipe and comprising a hollow tube section having a tube opening, said diffuser assembly comprising: i. said hollow tube section being detachable from said hollow pipe; ii. a conical-shaped hollow pipe attached by the base of said conical-shaped hollow pipe to said hollow tube section; iii. vanes attached at one end to said hollow tube section and extending downward and inward below said conical-shaped hollow pipe wherein they are attached at their opposite end to an agitator.
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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) | 1986-06-20 | 1986-12-20 | 1987-06-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-06-20 | 1990-12-20 | 1991-06-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-06-20 | 1994-12-20 | 1995-06-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |