US4810170A
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Jet pump
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-02-04
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Granted: 1989-03-07
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Expires: 2008-02-04
Abstract
Abstract A jet pump has a chamber with a jet nozzle at the inlet port and a diffuser fitted into the outlet port with a suction port fitted in the chamber. A ball valve having a passage therethrough is fitted ahead of the jet nozzle and angular rotation of the ball valve creates a swirling action in the jet nozzle and adjustment thereof will provide maximum pumping action for various operating conditions.
Inventors
- 👤 Russell D. Ide
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 14:31
CPC Classifications
F; F04; F04F; F04F5/00; F04F5/44; F04F5/46; F04F5/461
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
A jet pump comprising a housing assembly defining a chamber having a tubular inlet port for motive liquid, and a tubular outlet port in axial alignment, a jet nozzle fitted in the inlet port and having its discharge end within the chamber, a ball valve having a cylindrical passage therethrough disposed in the inlet port spaced from the jet nozzle, the passage through the valve being normally arranged at an acute angle to the axis of the inlet port, a diffuser fitted in the outlet port, and a suction port fitted in said chamber whereby angular rotation of the ball valve to an acute angle with respect to the inlet port creates a swirling motion in liquid passing therethrough, said swirling motion being adjustable by rotation of the ball valve to provide maximum pumping action for various operating conditions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
A jet pump comprising a housing assembly defining a chamber having a tubular inlet port for motive liquid, and a tubular outlet port in axial alignment, a jet nozzle fitted in the inlet port and having its discharge end within the chamber, a ball valve having a cylindrical passage therethrough disposed in the inlet port spaced from the jet nozzle, the passage through the valve being normally arranged at an acute angle to the axis of the inlet port, a diffuser fitted in the outlet port, and a suction port fitted in said chamber whereby angular rotation of the ball valve to an acute angle with respect to the inlet port creates a swirling motion in liquid passing therethrough, said swirling motion being adjustable by rotation of the ball valve to provide maximum pumping action for various operating conditions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A jet pump as in claim 1 wherein the inlet port has a threaded coupling for attachment to a supply of motive liquid.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
110 words
A jet pump comprising a T-shaped housing defining a through passage and a passage at right angles to the through passage, one end of the through passage receiving a jet nozzle, a coupling having a ball valve therein fitted on the inlet of the jet nozzle, a diffuser tube fitted in the other end of the through passage and spaced from the outlet of the jet nozzle, and a pickup tube fitted into the passage at right angles, said ball valve being normally at an acute angle to the passage whereby motive liquid will impinge on a wall of the passage and create a swirling motion in liquid passing therethrough.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
110 words
A jet pump comprising a T-shaped housing defining a through passage and a passage at right angles to the through passage, one end of the through passage receiving a jet nozzle, a coupling having a ball valve therein fitted on the inlet of the jet nozzle, a diffuser tube fitted in the other end of the through passage and spaced from the outlet of the jet nozzle, and a pickup tube fitted into the passage at right angles, said ball valve being normally at an acute angle to the passage whereby motive liquid will impinge on a wall of the passage and create a swirling motion in liquid passing therethrough.
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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) | 1992-03-06 | 1992-09-05 | 1993-03-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-03-06 | 1996-09-05 | 1997-03-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-03-06 | 2000-09-05 | 2001-03-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |