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Zig-zag profile packing and method of making
Assignee: Sulzer AG
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Filing: 1982-07-14
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Granted: 1985-02-05
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Expires: 2002-07-14
Abstract
Abstract The packing is made up of layers each of which is deformed into a zig-zag shape. Each layer has contiguous rows of deflecting surfaces which are interconnected by bridges and with every other deflecting surface being stamped out so as to be bent out of the plane of the layer. The stamped out deflecting surfaces of adjacent rows are offset from one another by the width of one deflecting surface and are bent out of so far as to be parallel to the next flank.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond Pluss
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 16:49
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01J; B01J19/00; B01J19/32; B01D; B01D3/00; B01D3/14; B01D3/16; B01D3/24; B01F; B01F25/00; B01F25/40; B01F25/42; B01F25/43; B01F25/431; B01F25/4315; F; F28; F28F; F28F25/00; F28F25/02; F28F25/08; B01J2219/00; B01J2219/32; B01J2219/322; B01J2219/32286; F28D; F28D21/00; F28D2021/0019; F28D2021/0052; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S261/00; Y10S261/72; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/12; Y10T428/12361; Y10T428/12368; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24149; Y10T428/24628; Y10T428/24669; Y10T428/24686
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
A packing comprising a plurality of layers disposed one over the other, each said layer having a zig-zag shaped profile to define a plurality of flank planes with a plurality of contiguous transverse rows of pairs of deflecting surfaces and a plurality of bridges connecting said rows of deflecting elements to each other, each said deflecting surface of a respective row being disposed in angular relation to an adjacent deflecting surface of said row with every other deflecting surface of a row projecting from said flank planes in parallel relation to the adjacent flank plane whereby said layers define a structure of crossing deflecting surfaces.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
A packing comprising a plurality of layers disposed one over the other, each said layer having a zig-zag shaped profile to define a plurality of flank planes with a plurality of contiguous transverse rows of pairs of deflecting surfaces and a plurality of bridges connecting said rows of deflecting elements to each other, each said deflecting surface of a respective row being disposed in angular relation to an adjacent deflecting surface of said row with every other deflecting surface of a row projecting from said flank planes in parallel relation to the adjacent flank plane whereby said layers define a structure of crossing deflecting surfaces.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
60 words
A packing as set forth in claim 1 wherein said zig-zag profile defines a plurality of apices and troughs between said flank planes with said bridges connecting said deflecting surfaces in said flank planes being disposed at said apices and troughs and said bridges connecting said deflecting surfaces projecting from said flank planes being disposed centrally of the flank planes.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
A packing as set forth in claim 1 wherein at least two layers are disposed relative to each other to bound continuous crossing flow channels.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
A packing as set forth in claim 1 wherein at least two layers are disposed relative to each other to define flow channels which change direction from layer to layer.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
A packing as set forth in claim 1 wherein said projecting deflecting surfaces are shorter than said deflecting surfaces in said flank planes.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
41 words
A packing as set forth in claim 1 wherein said projecting deflecting surfaces are of equal length to said deflecting surfaces in said flank planes and have recessed ends corresponding to said bridges between said deflecting surfaces in said flank planes.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
73 words
A layer made of deformable material having a plurality of transverse rows of spaced apart bendable tabs defining an alternating sequence of integral deflecting surfaces and bendable deflecting surfaces and a plurality of bridges interconnecting said tabs in said transverse rows, said tabs being disposed in pairs in longitudinal rows of said sheet with said pairs of tabs being disposed in alternating manner with pairs of integral deflecting surfaces in said longitudinal rows.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
73 words
A layer made of deformable material having a plurality of transverse rows of spaced apart bendable tabs defining an alternating sequence of integral deflecting surfaces and bendable deflecting surfaces and a plurality of bridges interconnecting said tabs in said transverse rows, said tabs being disposed in pairs in longitudinal rows of said sheet with said pairs of tabs being disposed in alternating manner with pairs of integral deflecting surfaces in said longitudinal rows.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
A layer as set forth in claim 7 wherein said bridges are transversely disposed in parallel relation to each other and each said deflecting surface is of rectangular shape.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
A layer as set forth in claim 7 wherein each said tab is integral at only one end with a respective bridge.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
11 words
A layer as set forth in claim 7 of sheet metal.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
40 words
A layer as set forth in claim 7 wherein said integral deflecting surfaces in each transverse row are bendable about said bridges and said tabs of each said transverse row are bendable about said bridges in an opposite angular manner.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
82 words
A layer having a zig-zag shaped profile to define a plurality of flank planes with a plurality of contiguous transverse rows of pairs of deflecting surfaces and a plurality of bridges connecting said rows of deflecting elements to each other, each said deflecting surface of a respective row being disposed in angular relation to an adjacent deflecting surface of said row with every other deflecting surface of a row projecting from said flank planes in parallel relation to the adjacent flank plane.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
82 words
A layer having a zig-zag shaped profile to define a plurality of flank planes with a plurality of contiguous transverse rows of pairs of deflecting surfaces and a plurality of bridges connecting said rows of deflecting elements to each other, each said deflecting surface of a respective row being disposed in angular relation to an adjacent deflecting surface of said row with every other deflecting surface of a row projecting from said flank planes in parallel relation to the adjacent flank plane.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
89 words
A process for making a regular packing comprising the steps of forming a flat sheet with a plurality of transverse rows of spaced apart tabs to define an alternating sequence of integral deflecting surfaces and bendable deflecting surfaces; deforming the flat sheet to form a zig-zag shaped profile having a plurality of flank planes with two adjacent rows of said surfaces being disposed in a respective flank plane; and bending each tab of each row outwardly of said respective flank plane into parallel relation to an adjacent flank plane.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
89 words
A process for making a regular packing comprising the steps of forming a flat sheet with a plurality of transverse rows of spaced apart tabs to define an alternating sequence of integral deflecting surfaces and bendable deflecting surfaces; deforming the flat sheet to form a zig-zag shaped profile having a plurality of flank planes with two adjacent rows of said surfaces being disposed in a respective flank plane; and bending each tab of each row outwardly of said respective flank plane into parallel relation to an adjacent flank plane.
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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) | 1988-02-05 | 1988-08-06 | 1989-02-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-02-05 | 1992-08-06 | 1993-02-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-02-05 | 1996-08-06 | 1997-02-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |