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Automatic purger for a hydraulically controlled double diaphragm pump
Assignee: Clextral SAS
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Filing: 1985-05-23
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Granted: 1985-12-24
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Expires: 2005-05-23
Abstract
Abstract The automatic purger has an intermediate chamber (11) one of the walls of which is formed by an elastic diaphragm (10), termed front diaphragm, whereas the other wall is formed by a second elastic diaphragm (12), termed rear diaphragm. This chamber is connected to a purger (20) formed by a body (21) defining a small internal enclosure (22) in which an element (25), which is highly permeable to the gas, is disposed. The invention is applicable to a hydraulically controlled or actuated pump of the reciprocating or displacement type.
Inventors
- 👤 Francois P. Durieux
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 03:51
CPC Classifications
F; F04; F04B; F04B43/00; F04B43/0009; F04B43/0081; F04B43/009; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/2931; Y10T137/3003; Y10T137/3084
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
An automatic purger for a hydraulically controlled double diaphragm pump which comprises a pumping chamber defined by a first elastic diaphragm, inlet and delivery conduits provided with valves, connected to the pumping chamber, an intermediate chamber which is filled with fluid and is defined by a wall formed by said first diaphragm and another wall formed by a second diaphragm, a pulse chamber also filled with fluid and a piston movably mounted in said pulse chamber for undergoing a reciprocating motion therein, said purger comprising a body defining a small enclosure which communicates with said intermediate chamber and encloses an element highly permeable to the gas.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
An automatic purger for a hydraulically controlled double diaphragm pump which comprises a pumping chamber defined by a first elastic diaphragm, inlet and delivery conduits provided with valves, connected to the pumping chamber, an intermediate chamber which is filled with fluid and is defined by a wall formed by said first diaphragm and another wall formed by a second diaphragm, a pulse chamber also filled with fluid and a piston movably mounted in said pulse chamber for undergoing a reciprocating motion therein, said purger comprising a body defining a small enclosure which communicates with said intermediate chamber and encloses an element highly permeable to the gas.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
53 words
An automatic purger according to claim 1, wherein the permeable element divides said enclosure into an upper cavity and a lower cavity, means defining a small orifice connects said lower cavity to said intermediate chamber, and means defining a passage connects said upper cavity to the atmosphere or to a gas recuperation device.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
An automatic purger according to claim 1, comprising two grates, said element permeable to the gas being constituted by a third diaphragm having a high coefficient of porosity to the gas and being disposed between the two grates.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
48 words
An automatic purger according to claim 3, wherein said grates are provided with a multitude of small vertical channels which are so distributed as to cover the greatest possible area of said third diaphragm, so as to achieve a large diffusion of the gas through said third diaphragm.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
An automatic purger according to claim 2, wherein said element which is highly permeable to the gas is formed by a sintered "Teflon" block permeable to the gas.
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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) | 1988-12-23 | 1989-06-24 | 1989-12-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-12-23 | 1993-06-24 | 1993-12-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-12-23 | 1997-06-24 | 1997-12-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |