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US5554343A
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Particle and light and heavy fluid separator
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1995-02-09
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Granted: 1996-09-10
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Expires: 2015-02-09
Abstract
Abstract A fluid centrifuge device for separating fluids and/or solids comprises a non-rotatable containment vessel (6) and a rotatable shroud (6A) of conical or other form within said vessel (6). The vessel (6) is located between an inlet assembly (2) including a manifold (8) which leads to the interior of a tubing housing (14) of a turbocharger and an outlet assembly (4) including two outlets (10, 10A) for respectively clean and dirty gases. The shroud (6A) is mounted on a drive shaft (20) for rotation therewithin. The shaft (20) and the shroud (6A) are driven by turbine blades (16) or by other drive.
Inventors
- 👤 Brian Wade
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 16:19
CPC Classifications
F; F01; F01N; F01N3/00; F01N3/02; F01N3/037; B; B04; B04B; B04B5/00; B04B5/08; F01N3/08; F01N3/10; F01N3/24; F01N3/28; F01N3/2882; F02; F02B; F02B37/00; F02B37/005; F02B37/02; F02B37/025; F01N2510/00; F01N2510/06; Y; Y02; Y02T; Y02T10/00; Y02T10/10; Y02T10/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 62
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
A fluid centrifuge device comprising: a stationary containment vessel, said containment vessel having a first end and a second end; a rotatable shroud, said shroud being disposed within said containment vessel, said shroud being rotatable about an axis of rotation within said containment vessel; a rotatable matrix, said matrix being disposed within said containment vessel, said matrix being rotatable about said axis of rotation within said containment vessel, said matrix being coated with a catalyst so as to promote the formation of particles; an inlet assembly, said inlet assembly being connected to said first end of said containment vessel; an outlet assembly, said outlet assembly being connected to said second end of said containment vessel; and means for rotatably driving said shroud and said matrix.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
A fluid centrifuge device comprising: a stationary containment vessel, said containment vessel having a first end and a second end; a rotatable shroud, said shroud being disposed within said containment vessel, said shroud being rotatable about an axis of rotation within said containment vessel; a rotatable matrix, said matrix being disposed within said containment vessel, said matrix being rotatable about said axis of rotation within said containment vessel, said matrix being coated with a catalyst so as to promote the formation of particles; an inlet assembly, said inlet assembly being connected to said first end of said containment vessel; an outlet assembly, said outlet assembly being connected to said second end of said containment vessel; and means for rotatably driving said shroud and said matrix.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The fluid centrifuge device as defined in claim 1, further comprising a particle collector or trap connected to said outlet assembly.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
The fluid centrifuge device as defined in claim 1, wherein said containment vessel is provided on its inner surface with steps which create recesses to prevent drag on said shroud and which reduce any leakage flow of fluids passing through said device.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The fluid centrifuge device as defined in claim 1, wherein the shape of said shroud conforms to the shape of said containment vessel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The fluid centrifuge device as defined in claim 1, wherein said shroud is coated with a catalyst.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The fluid centrifuge device as defined in claim 1, wherein said shroud is parallel sided.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The fluid centrifuge device as defined in claim 1, wherein said shroud has the shape of a cone.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
The fluid centrifuge device as defined in claim 1, wherein said shroud is connected to said matrix so as to be rotatable therewith.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
The fluid centrifuge device as defined in claim 1, wherein said shroud is connected to a rotatable turbine so as to be rotatable therewith.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
29 words
The fluid centrifuge device as defined in claim 1, wherein said shroud is connected to a rotatable drive shaft of said drive means so as to be rotatable therewith.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
34 words
The fluid centrifuge device as defined in claim 1, wherein said shroud contains multiple concentric shrouds so as to provide additional rotating surfaces for accelerating fluids and particles as they pass through said device.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
28 words
The fluid centrifuge device as defined in claim 11, wherein said internal concentric shrouds have walls having perforations formed therein so that fluids and particles may pass therethrough.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
26 words
The fluid centrifuge device as defined in claim 11, wherein said shroud is provided with perforated end plates so that fluids and particles may pass therethrough.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
19 words
The fluid centrifuge device as defined in claim 1, wherein said inlet assembly is internally coated with a catalyst.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
31 words
The fluid centrifuge device as defined in claim 1, wherein said inlet assembly is provided with a rotatable turbine for accelerating fluids and particles prior to their entering said containment vessel.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
29 words
The fluid centrifuge device as defined in claim 15, wherein said turbine is connected to a rotatable drive shaft of said drive means so as to be rotatable therewith.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
17 words
The fluid centrifuge device as defined in claim 16, wherein said turbine is coated with a catalyst.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
30 words
The fluid centrifuge device as defined in claim 1, wherein said inlet assembly is provided with a rotatable turbine for accelerating fluids and particles prior to their entering said matrix.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
29 words
The fluid centrifuge device as defined in claim 18, wherein said turbine is connected to a rotatable drive shaft of said drive means so as to be rotatable therewith.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
17 words
The fluid centrifuge device as defined in claim 19, wherein said turbine is coated with a catalyst.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
19 words
The fluid centrifuge device as defined in claim 1, wherein said outlet assembly is internally coated with a catalyst.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
25 words
The fluid centrifuge device as defined in claim 1, wherein said outlet assembly is provided with an inner fluid outlet and an outer fluid outlet.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
26 words
The fluid centrifuge device as defined in claim 22, further comprising a particle collector or trap connected to said outer fluid outlet of said outlet assembly.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
23 words
The fluid centrifuge device as defined in claim 1, wherein said matrix is connected to said shroud so as to be rotatable therewith.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
24 words
The fluid centrifuge device as defined in claim 1, wherein said matrix is connected to a rotatable turbine so as to be rotatable therewith.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
29 words
The fluid centrifuge device as defined in claim 1, wherein said matrix is connected to a rotatable drive shaft of said drive means so as to be rotatable therewith.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
18 words
The fluid centrifuge device as defined in claim 1, wherein said matrix has the shape of a honeycomb.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
23 words
The fluid centrifuge device as defined in claim 1, wherein all of the internal surfaces of said device are coated with a catalyst.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
125 words
A fluid centrifuge device comprising: a stationary containment vessel, said containment vessel having a first end and a second end; a rotatable shroud, said shroud being disposed within said containment vessel, said shroud being rotatable about an axis of rotation within said containment vessel; an inlet assembly, said inlet assembly being connected to said first end of said containment vessel; a rotatable matrix, said matrix being disposed within said inlet assembly, said matrix being rotatable about said axis of rotation within said inlet assembly, said matrix being coated with a catalyst so as to promote the formation of particles; an outlet assembly, said outlet assembly being connected to said second end of said containment vessel; and means for rotatably driving said shroud and said matrix.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
125 words
A fluid centrifuge device comprising: a stationary containment vessel, said containment vessel having a first end and a second end; a rotatable shroud, said shroud being disposed within said containment vessel, said shroud being rotatable about an axis of rotation within said containment vessel; an inlet assembly, said inlet assembly being connected to said first end of said containment vessel; a rotatable matrix, said matrix being disposed within said inlet assembly, said matrix being rotatable about said axis of rotation within said inlet assembly, said matrix being coated with a catalyst so as to promote the formation of particles; an outlet assembly, said outlet assembly being connected to said second end of said containment vessel; and means for rotatably driving said shroud and said matrix.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
21 words
The fluid centrifuge device as defined in claim 29, further comprising a particle collector or trap connected to said outlet assembly.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
42 words
The fluid centrifuge device as defined in claim 29, wherein said containment vessel is provided on its inner surface with steps which create recesses to prevent drag on said shroud and which reduce any leakage flow of fluids passing through said device.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
23 words
The fluid centrifuge device as defined in claim 29, wherein the shape of said shroud conforms to the shape of said containment vessel.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
17 words
The fluid centrifuge device as defined in claim 29, wherein said shroud is coated with a catalyst.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
15 words
The fluid centrifuge device as defined in claim 29, wherein said shroud is parallel sided.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
18 words
The fluid centrifuge device as defined in claim 29, wherein said shroud has the shape of a cone.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
23 words
The fluid centrifuge device as defined in claim 29, wherein said shroud is connected to said matrix so as to be rotatable therewith.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
24 words
The fluid centrifuge device as defined in claim 29 wherein said shroud is connected to a rotatable turbine so as to be rotatable therewith.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
29 words
The fluid centrifuge device as defined in claim 29, wherein said shroud is connected to a rotatable drive shaft of said drive means so as to be rotatable therewith.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
34 words
The fluid centrifuge device as defined in claim 29, wherein said shroud contains multiple concentric shrouds so as to provide additional rotating surfaces for accelerating fluids and particles as they pass through said device.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
28 words
The fluid centrifuge device as defined in claim 39, wherein said internal concentric shrouds have walls having perforations formed therein so that fluids and particles may pass therethrough.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
26 words
The fluid centrifuge device as defined in claim 40, wherein said shroud is provided with perforated end plates so that fluids and particles may pass therethrough.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
19 words
The fluid centrifuge device as defined in claim 29, wherein said inlet assembly is internally coated with a catalyst.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
31 words
The fluid centrifuge device as defined in claim 29, wherein said inlet assembly is provided with a rotatable turbine for accelerating fluids and particles prior to their entering said containment vessel.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
29 words
The fluid centrifuge device as defined in claim 43, wherein said turbine is connected to a rotatable drive shaft of said drive means so as to be rotatable therewith.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
17 words
The fluid centrifuge device as defined in claim 44, wherein said turbine is coated with a catalyst.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
30 words
The fluid centrifuge device as defined in claim 29, wherein said inlet assembly is provided with a rotatable turbine for accelerating fluids and particles prior to their entering said matrix.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
29 words
The fluid centrifuge device as defined in claim 46, wherein said turbine is connected to a rotatable drive shaft of said drive means so as to be rotatable therewith.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
17 words
The fluid centrifuge device as defined in claim 47, wherein said turbine is coated with a catalyst.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
19 words
The fluid centrifuge device as defined in claim 29, wherein said outlet assembly is internally coated with a catalyst.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
25 words
The fluid centrifuge device as defined in claim 29, wherein said outlet assembly is provided with an inner fluid outlet and an outer fluid outlet.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
26 words
The fluid centrifuge device as defined in claim 50, further comprising a particle collector or trap connected to said outer fluid outlet of said outlet assembly.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
23 words
The fluid centrifuge device as defined in claim 29, wherein said matrix is connected to said shroud so as to be rotatable therewith.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
24 words
The fluid centrifuge device as defined in claim 29, wherein said matrix is connected to a rotatable turbine so as to be rotatable therewith.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
29 words
The fluid centrifuge device as defined in claim 29, wherein said matrix is connected to a rotatable drive shaft of said drive means so as to be rotatable therewith.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
18 words
The fluid centrifuge device as defined in claim 29, wherein said matrix has the shape of a honeycomb.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
23 words
The fluid centrifuge device as defined in claim 29, wherein all of the internal surfaces of said device are coated with a catalyst.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
161 words
A fluid centrifuge device comprising: a stationary containment vessel, said containment vessel having an input end and an output end; a rotatable shroud, said shroud being disposed within said containment vessel, said shroud being rotatable about an axis of rotation within said containment vessel; a matrix assembly, said matrix assembly having a stationary outer body and a rotatable inner matrix, said outer body having an input end and an output end, said output end of said outer body being connected to said input end of said containment vessel, said inner matrix being rotatable about said axis of rotation within said outer body, said inner matrix being coated with a catalyst so as to promote the formation of particles; an inlet assembly, said outlet assembly being connected to said input end of said outer body; an outlet assembly, said outlet assembly being connected to said output end of said containment vessel; and means for rotatably driving said shroud and said inner matrix.
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
161 words
A fluid centrifuge device comprising: a stationary containment vessel, said containment vessel having an input end and an output end; a rotatable shroud, said shroud being disposed within said containment vessel, said shroud being rotatable about an axis of rotation within said containment vessel; a matrix assembly, said matrix assembly having a stationary outer body and a rotatable inner matrix, said outer body having an input end and an output end, said output end of said outer body being connected to said input end of said containment vessel, said inner matrix being rotatable about said axis of rotation within said outer body, said inner matrix being coated with a catalyst so as to promote the formation of particles; an inlet assembly, said outlet assembly being connected to said input end of said outer body; an outlet assembly, said outlet assembly being connected to said output end of said containment vessel; and means for rotatably driving said shroud and said inner matrix.
Claim 61
Dependent Claim
21 words
The fluid centrifuge device as defined in claim 57, further comprising a particle collector or trap connected to said outlet assembly.
Claim 62
Dependent Claim
30 words
The fluid centrifuge device as defined in claim 57, wherein said inlet assembly is provided with a turbine for accelerating fluids and particles prior to their entering said matrix assembly.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1999-09-10 | 2000-03-11 | 2000-09-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-09-10 | 2004-03-11 | 2004-09-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-09-10 | 2008-03-11 | 2008-09-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |