Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
208 words
In a magnetic separator comprising (a) a tubular case having a passage to allow a fluid to be filtered to flow through said case and a region in which to locate filter elements across said flow passage, (b) filter elements of magnetic material located in said region, (c) a pair of pole pieces spaced apart from each other along said flow passage and with said region located therebetween and each pole piece having a plurality of openings to allow said fluid to flow through said pole pieces, and (d) an electromagnetic coil for producing magnetic fields through said pole pieces, an improved construction wherein: i. said region is divided along said flow passage into a pair of smaller-dimensioned spaces; ii. a filter element is located in said each smaller-dimensioned space; and iii. a shunt means of small cross section is provided in one of said smaller-dimensioned spaces, which means is adapted to allow a portion of the lines of magnetic force produced by said coil and to be conveyed through said pole pieces into said one of smaller-dimensioned spaces to pass therethrough so that a weaker magnetic field is produced in said one of smaller-dimensioned spaces, while a stronger magnetic field is produced in the other smaller-dimensioned space.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
208 words
In a magnetic separator comprising (a) a tubular case having a passage to allow a fluid to be filtered to flow through said case and a region in which to locate filter elements across said flow passage, (b) filter elements of magnetic material located in said region, (c) a pair of pole pieces spaced apart from each other along said flow passage and with said region located therebetween and each pole piece having a plurality of openings to allow said fluid to flow through said pole pieces, and (d) an electromagnetic coil for producing magnetic fields through said pole pieces, an improved construction wherein: i. said region is divided along said flow passage into a pair of smaller-dimensioned spaces; ii. a filter element is located in said each smaller-dimensioned space; and iii. a shunt means of small cross section is provided in one of said smaller-dimensioned spaces, which means is adapted to allow a portion of the lines of magnetic force produced by said coil and to be conveyed through said pole pieces into said one of smaller-dimensioned spaces to pass therethrough so that a weaker magnetic field is produced in said one of smaller-dimensioned spaces, while a stronger magnetic field is produced in the other smaller-dimensioned space.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
54 words
A construction of claim 1 wherein said tubular case is provided with an inlet to allow said fluid to enter said case and an outlet to discharge said fluid from said case and said shunt means is disposed in one of said smaller-dimensioned spaces located nearer to said inlet than the other smaller-dimensioned space.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
54 words
A construction of claim 1, wherein said tubular case is provided with an inlet to allow said fluid to enter said case and an outlet to discharge said fluid from said case and said shunt means is disposed in one of said smaller-dimensioned spaces located nearer to said outlet than the other smaller-dimensioned space.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
A construction of claim 1, 2, or 3 wherein a circular dispersion plate of magnetic material is located between said two smaller-dimensioned spaces, said plate being provided with a plurality of openings to allow said fluid to pass through said plate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
A construction of claim 4 wherein said shunt means is shaped into a cylinder projecting from the circumference of said dispersion plate towards one of said pole pieces.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
A construction of claim 4 wherein said shunt means is shaped into a honeycomb projecting from one surface of said dispersion plate towards one of said pole pieces.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
A construction of claim 1, 2, or 3 wherein said shunt means comprises a plurality of rods projecting from a base plate located on one surface of one of said pole pieces.