Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
In a fluid lubrication system for mechanical drives, a separator for separating a gas from a liquid which comprises: (a) means for causing the liquid and entrapped gas to engage in a cyclonic flow pattern, which includes a housing having a first end and a second end, and wherein a filter is operatively connected to the first end whereby the leaving liquid passes through the filter which stops solid particles, and wherein said liquid tangentially enters said housing at said first end; (b) means operatively connected to said first end for removing the liquid; (c) means for removing the separated gas, connected to said first end; and (d) an internal pressure release means is operatively connected to the filter and the first end whereby when pressure within the separator exceeds a desired pressure, this release means permits the liquid to bypass the filter.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
In a fluid lubrication system for mechanical drives, a separator for separating a gas from a liquid which comprises: (a) means for causing the liquid and entrapped gas to engage in a cyclonic flow pattern, which includes a housing having a first end and a second end, and wherein a filter is operatively connected to the first end whereby the leaving liquid passes through the filter which stops solid particles, and wherein said liquid tangentially enters said housing at said first end; (b) means operatively connected to said first end for removing the liquid; (c) means for removing the separated gas, connected to said first end; and (d) an internal pressure release means is operatively connected to the filter and the first end whereby when pressure within the separator exceeds a desired pressure, this release means permits the liquid to bypass the filter.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
According to claim 1, a separator wherein a shroud is operatively connected to the first end for removing the liquid whereby separation of the liquid and gas in enhanced.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
According to claim 2, a separator wherein a false bottom projects inwardly and is operatively connected to the separator whereby the collection of solid particles is enhanced.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
According to claim 3, a separator wherein the solid particles are metallic and externally to the separator is a metallic detector which operatively measures the amount of metal particles collected on the false bottom.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
According to claim 1, wherein the means for removing the liquid is contained concentrically with the means for removing the gas.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
141 words
In a fluid lubrication system for mechanical drives, a separator for removing entrapped air from oil which comprises: (a) an upper housing; (b) a lower housing adapted to be connected to said upper housing; (c) an inlet connected to said upper housing for permitting oil and entrapped air to tangentially enter said upper housing; (d) a downwardly projecting air outlet tube connected to said upper housing; (e) an oil outlet tube concentrically oriented within said air outlet tube and connected to said upper housing; (f) a filter operatively connected to oil outlet tube whereby the leaving oil passes through a filter which stops metallic particles; and (g) an internal pressure release means operatively connected to the filter and the oil outlet tube whereby when pressure within the separator exceeds desired pressure the release means permits the oil to bypass the filter.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
141 words
In a fluid lubrication system for mechanical drives, a separator for removing entrapped air from oil which comprises: (a) an upper housing; (b) a lower housing adapted to be connected to said upper housing; (c) an inlet connected to said upper housing for permitting oil and entrapped air to tangentially enter said upper housing; (d) a downwardly projecting air outlet tube connected to said upper housing; (e) an oil outlet tube concentrically oriented within said air outlet tube and connected to said upper housing; (f) a filter operatively connected to oil outlet tube whereby the leaving oil passes through a filter which stops metallic particles; and (g) an internal pressure release means operatively connected to the filter and the oil outlet tube whereby when pressure within the separator exceeds desired pressure the release means permits the oil to bypass the filter.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
According to claim 6, a separator wherein a shroud is operatively connected to the first end for removing oil whereby separation of the oil and air is enhanced.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
49 words
According to claim 7, a separator wherein a false bottom projects inwardly and is operatively connected to the separator whereby the collection of metallic particles is enhanced and externally to the separator is a metallic detector which operatively measures the amount of metal particles collected on the false bottom.