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Terminal insert for a cyclone separator
Assignee: Omachron Intellectual Property Inc
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Filing: 1998-08-19
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Granted: 2000-10-10
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Expires: 2018-08-19
Abstract
Abstract A terminal insert for a cyclone separator for separating a material from a fluid. The terminal insert has a distinct member positioned within the cyclone separator to impinge upon at least a portion of the fluid as it rotates within the cyclone separator to destructively interfere with the rotational motion of the fluid within the cyclone separator.
Inventors
- 👤 Wayne Ernest Conrad
- 👤 Helmut Gerhard Conrad
- 👤 Ted Szylowiec
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 19:18
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47L; A47L9/00; A47L9/10; A47L9/16; A47L9/1608; B; B04; B04C; B04C3/00; B04C5/00; B04C5/08; B04C5/081; B04C5/103; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S55/00; Y10S55/03
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 39
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
A terminal insert for a cyclone separator for separating a material from a fluid, the separator having a longitudinally extending body and a wall, the wall having an inner surface and defining an internal cavity having an outer portion in which the fluid rotates when the separator is in use and an inner portion, the terminal insert comprising a distinct member positioned within the longitudinally extending body to impinge upon at least a portion of the fluid as the fluid rotates within the cavity to destructively interfere with the rotational motion of the fluid within the cavity.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
A terminal insert for a cyclone separator for separating a material from a fluid, the separator having a longitudinally extending body and a wall, the wall having an inner surface and defining an internal cavity having an outer portion in which the fluid rotates when the separator is in use and an inner portion, the terminal insert comprising a distinct member positioned within the longitudinally extending body to impinge upon at least a portion of the fluid as the fluid rotates within the cavity to destructively interfere with the rotational motion of the fluid within the cavity.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The terminal insert as claimed in claim 1 wherein the terminal insert is centrally positioned within the cavity and extends outwardly to impinge upon the portion of the fluid.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
60 words
The terminal insert as claimed in claim 1 wherein the cavity has an upstream end and a downstream end and the outer wall of the terminal insert is configured to create an area adjacent the downstream end of the cavity wherein the fluid is travelling at a velocity insufficient to maintain the rotational motion of the fluid within the cavity.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The terminal insert as claimed in claim 3 wherein the area has a receiving portion for receiving the material which is separated from the fluid.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
The terminal insert as claimed in claim 3 wherein the separator is vertically disposed and the receiving portion is positioned towards the lower end of the separator and comprises a collecting chamber in which the separated material is collected.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
43 words
The terminal insert as claimed in claim 3 wherein the separator is vertically disposed and the receiving portion is positioned towards the lower end of the separator and is in flow communication with a collecting chamber in which the separated material is collected.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
115 words
A terminal insert for a cyclone separator for separating a material from a fluid, the separator having a longitudinally extending body and a wall, the wall having an inner surface and defining an internal cavity in which the fluid rotates in a cyclonic pattern when the separator is in use, the terminal insert comprising a member having an outer wall spaced from the inner surface and configured to impart changes in the rate of acceleration to at least a portion of the fluid as the fluid rotates within the cavity to reduce the rotational momentum of the fluid to the point where the fluid has insufficient momentum to maintain a cyclonic flow in the separator.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
115 words
A terminal insert for a cyclone separator for separating a material from a fluid, the separator having a longitudinally extending body and a wall, the wall having an inner surface and defining an internal cavity in which the fluid rotates in a cyclonic pattern when the separator is in use, the terminal insert comprising a member having an outer wall spaced from the inner surface and configured to impart changes in the rate of acceleration to at least a portion of the fluid as the fluid rotates within the cavity to reduce the rotational momentum of the fluid to the point where the fluid has insufficient momentum to maintain a cyclonic flow in the separator.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
The terminal insert as claimed in claim 7 wherein the terminal insert is centrally positioned within the cavity and extends outwardly to impinge upon the portion of the fluid.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
45 words
The terminal insert as claimed in claim 7 wherein the outer wall of the terminal insert is configured to create an area in the cavity wherein the fluid is travelling at a velocity insufficient to maintain the rotational motion of the fluid within the cavity.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
The terminal insert as claimed in claim 9 wherein the area has a receiving portion for receiving the material which is separated from the fluid.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
39 words
The terminal insert as claimed in claim 9 wherein the separator is vertically disposed and the receiving portion is positioned towards the lower end of the separator and comprises a collecting chamber in which the separated material is collected.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
43 words
The terminal insert as claimed in claim 9 wherein the separator is vertically disposed and the receiving portion is positioned towards the lower end of the separator and is in flow communication with a collecting chamber in which the separated material is collected.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
107 words
A cyclone separator for separating a material from a fluid comprising: (a) a longitudinally extending body having a wall and defining a longitudinal axis, the wall having an inner surface which defines an internal cavity having an outer portion in which the fluid rotates when the separator is in use and an inner portion; and, (b) a terminal insert comprising a member having an outer wall spaced from the inner surface and positioned to interact with at least a portion of the fluid as the fluid rotates in the outer portion of the cavity to destructively interfere with the rotational motion of the fluid within the cavity.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
107 words
A cyclone separator for separating a material from a fluid comprising: (a) a longitudinally extending body having a wall and defining a longitudinal axis, the wall having an inner surface which defines an internal cavity having an outer portion in which the fluid rotates when the separator is in use and an inner portion; and, (b) a terminal insert comprising a member having an outer wall spaced from the inner surface and positioned to interact with at least a portion of the fluid as the fluid rotates in the outer portion of the cavity to destructively interfere with the rotational motion of the fluid within the cavity.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
57 words
The cyclone separator as claimed in claim 13 wherein the outer wall of the terminal insert interacts with the portion of the fluid to impart to the portion of the fluid a different speed, a different direction of travel or a different velocity compared to that of the fluid rotating in the outer portion of the cavity.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
38 words
The cyclone separator as claimed in claim 13 wherein at least a portion of the outer wall is configured to continuously impart changes in the rate of acceleration to the fluid as the fluid rotates within the cavity.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
29 words
The cyclone separator as claimed in claim 13 wherein the terminal insert is centrally positioned within the cavity and extends outwardly to impinge upon the portion of the fluid.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
45 words
The cyclone separator as claimed in claim 13 wherein the outer wall of the terminal insert is configured to create an area in the cavity wherein the fluid is travelling at a velocity insufficient to maintain the rotational motion of the fluid within the cavity.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
25 words
The cyclone separator as claimed in claim 17 wherein the area has a receiving portion for receiving the material which is separated from the fluid.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
39 words
The cyclone separator as claimed in claim 17 wherein the separator is vertically disposed and the receiving portion is positioned towards the lower end of the separator and comprises a collecting chamber in which the separated material is collected.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
43 words
The cyclone separator as claimed in claim 17 wherein the separator is vertically disposed and the receiving portion is positioned towards the lower end of the separator and is in flow communication with a collecting chamber in which the separated material is collected.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
42 words
The separator as claimed in claim 13 wherein at least a portion of the inner surface of the wall is defined by a continuous n-differentiable curve swept 360 degrees around the axis wherein n≧2 and the second derivative is not zero everywhere.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
49 words
The separator as claimed in claim 13 wherein at least a portion of the inner surface of the wall is defined by a plurality of straight lines which approximate a continuous n-differentiable curve swept 360 degrees around the axis wherein n≧2 and the second derivative is not zero everywhere.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
127 words
The separator as claimed in claim 13 wherein the internal cavity has, in transverse section, an inner portion in which the fluid rotates when the separator is in use and at least one outer portion positioned external to the inner portion and contiguous therewith, the outer portion of the cavity extending outwardly from the inner portion of the cavity and defining a zone in which at least a portion of the fluid expands outwardly as the fluid rotates in the plane defined by the transverse section, the portion of the fluid in the outer portion of the cavity having different fluid flow characteristics compared to those of the fluid rotating in the inner portion of the cavity which promote the separation of the material from the fluid.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
123 words
The separator as claimed in claim 13 wherein in transverse section, the wall extends in a continuous closed path and has a non-baffled inner surface which defines an internal cavity, the internal cavity having an inner portion in which the fluid rotates when the separator is in use, and at least one outer portion positioned external to the inner portion and contiguous therewith defining a zone in which the wall is configured to impart to at least a portion of the fluid as the fluid rotates in the plane defined by the transverse section different fluid flow characteristics compared to those of the fluid rotating in the inner portion of the cavity, which characteristics promote the separation of the material from the fluid.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
55 words
The separator as claimed in claim 13 wherein the inner surface of the wall is defined by, in transverse section, a continuous non-circular convex closed path, the cavity having an inner portion positioned within the non-circular convex closed path and at least one outer portion between the inner portion and the non-circular convex closed path.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
18 words
The separator as claimed in claim 13 wherein the separator comprises a dirt filter for a vacuum cleaner.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
17 words
The separator as claimed in claim 13 wherein the separator comprises an air inlet for turbo machinery.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
19 words
The separator as claimed in claim 13 wherein the separator comprises treatment apparatus positioned upstream of a fluid pump.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
21 words
The separator as claimed in claim 13 wherein the separator comprises treatment apparatus positioned upstream of a pump for a gas.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
21 words
The separator as claimed in claim 13 wherein the separator comprises treatment apparatus positioned upstream of a pump for a liquid.
Claim 34
Independent Claim
54 words
A method of separating a first material from a fluid stream comprising the steps of: (a) introducing a fluid to flow cyclonically in a cavity having a cyclonic flow region; (b) destructively interfering with the rotational motion of the fluid within the cavity; and (c) removing the fluid flow from the cyclonic flow region.
Claim 35
Independent Claim
54 words
A method of separating a first material from a fluid stream comprising the steps of: (a) introducing a fluid to flow cyclonically in a cavity having a cyclonic flow region; (b) destructively interfering with the rotational motion of the fluid within the cavity; and (c) removing the fluid flow from the cyclonic flow region.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
58 words
The method as claimed in claim 31 wherein step (b) comprises imparting changes in the rate of acceleration to at least a portion of the fluid as the fluid rotates within the cavity to reduce the rotational momentum of the fluid to the point where the fluid has insufficient momentum to maintain a cyclonic flow in the separator.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method as claimed in claim 31 wherein the cyclonic flow region has an inner portion and step (b) comprises interacting with the fluid rotating in the inner portion.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method as claimed in claim 32 wherein the cyclonic flow region has an inner portion and step (b) comprises interacting with the fluid rotating in the inner portion.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
37 words
The method as claimed in claim 31 further comprising the step of maintaining the cyclonic flow of fluid in the cyclonic flow region and subsequently destructively interfering with the rotational motion of the fluid within the cavity.
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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) | 2003-10-10 | 2004-04-10 | 2004-10-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2007-10-10 | 2008-04-10 | 2008-10-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2011-10-10 | 2012-04-10 | 2012-10-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |