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Sedimentation tank
Assignee: PASQUALE VANNUCCI 17 JUDITY RD EMMARENTIA JOHANNESBURG
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Filing: 1981-12-15
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Granted: 1984-05-29
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Expires: 2001-12-15
Abstract
Abstract A sedimentation tank comprises two sedimentation sections each extending from a narrow end at a common pole to a wide end on the periphery of the structure. The sections are walled by a double start spiral. A flocculating flume runs in one wall and an overflow launder on top of another wall. The spirals preferably follow an exponential law.
Inventors
- 👤 Antonio Ruggeri
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 17:08
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D21/00; B01D21/26; B01D21/265
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
A sedimentation tank comprising a pair of walls extending from a common pole towards an inlet for flocculated liquid along substantially sprial paths such that the distance between the adjacent turns of each wall, measured along a substantially radial line from the common pole increases with increasing distance away from the common pole, a flocculation flume in one wall and an overflow launder in the second wall, the flume and the launder each having sides the distance between which likewise increases with increasing distance from the common pole, the flocculating flume terminating at the inlet and the launder terminating at a discharge substantially diametrically opposite the inlet.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
A sedimentation tank comprising a pair of walls extending from a common pole towards an inlet for flocculated liquid along substantially sprial paths such that the distance between the adjacent turns of each wall, measured along a substantially radial line from the common pole increases with increasing distance away from the common pole, a flocculation flume in one wall and an overflow launder in the second wall, the flume and the launder each having sides the distance between which likewise increases with increasing distance from the common pole, the flocculating flume terminating at the inlet and the launder terminating at a discharge substantially diametrically opposite the inlet.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The tank claimed in claim 1 including a mixing well at the common pole for adding flocculating agents which mixing well leads into the flocculating flume.
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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) | 1987-05-29 | 1987-11-28 | 1988-05-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-05-29 | 1991-11-28 | 1992-05-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-05-29 | 1995-11-28 | 1996-05-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |