US6141826A
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Center air feed for cyclonic separator
Assignee: Omachron Intellectual Property Inc
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Filing: 1999-01-08
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Granted: 2000-11-07
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Expires: 2019-01-08
Abstract
Abstract A cyclonic separation device is provided having improved pressure loss characteristics. A fluid supply conduit in flow communication with an inlet to a cyclone is located and configured to extend longitudinally through a central portion of the cyclone, whereby the sharp bending of the conduit may be reduced, thereby reducing pressure losses in the device, without unduly interfering with the cyclonic flow within the cyclone. The present invention may be adapted for use with cyclonic separation devices of all types, including single- and multi-stage cyclonic separators.
Inventors
- 👤 Wayne Ernest Conrad
- 👤 Helmut Gerhard Conrad
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 19:09
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D45/00; B01D45/12; B01D45/16; A; A47; A47L; A47L9/00; A47L9/10; A47L9/16; A47L9/165; A47L9/1691; B04; B04C; B04C5/00; B04C5/02; B04C5/08; B04C5/103; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S55/00; Y10S55/03
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 26
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
A vacuum cleaner comprising: (a) a housing; (b) a cyclone removable from the housing and having a bottom, a wall having an inner surface, a longitudinally extending axis and an outlet in communication with a source of suction; (c) a fluid inlet to the at least one cyclone; and, (d) a fluid supply conduit extending along the length of the cyclone from the bottom to the fluid inlet and forming a one-piece assembly therewith and communicating with a dirty air inlet and with fluid inlet, the fluid supply conduit removable with the cyclone from the housing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
A vacuum cleaner comprising: (a) a housing; (b) a cyclone removable from the housing and having a bottom, a wall having an inner surface, a longitudinally extending axis and an outlet in communication with a source of suction; (c) a fluid inlet to the at least one cyclone; and, (d) a fluid supply conduit extending along the length of the cyclone from the bottom to the fluid inlet and forming a one-piece assembly therewith and communicating with a dirty air inlet and with fluid inlet, the fluid supply conduit removable with the cyclone from the housing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The vacuum cleaner as claimed in claim 1 wherein the fluid supply conduit extends longitudinally through the cyclone.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The vacuum cleaner as claimed in claim 1 wherein the fluid supply conduit extends coaxially with the axis of the cyclone.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The vacuum cleaner as claimed in claim 1 wherein the cyclone has a central portion and the fluid supply conduit extends through the central portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The vacuum cleaner as claimed in claim 4 wherein the fluid supply conduit comprises an exit portion which extends within the cyclone from the central portion outwardly towards the inner surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The vacuum cleaner as claimed in claim 5 wherein the exit portion includes a curved portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The vacuum cleaner as claimed in claim 6 wherein the exit portion extends substantially horizontally.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
The vacuum cleaner as claimed in claim 1 wherein the fluid supply conduit comprises an exit portion which is configured to direct fluid tangentially into the cyclone.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
35 words
The vacuum cleaner as claimed in claim 1 wherein the fluid supply conduit comprises an exit portion which is curved to at least assist in directing fluid tangentially into the cyclone through the fluid inlet.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
51 words
The vacuum cleaner as claimed in claim 1 wherein the fluid supply conduit comprises a longitudinally extending portion and an exit portion which extends within the cyclone from the longitudinally extending portion outwardly towards the inner surface, the longitudinally extending portion having a curved portion which merges with the exit portion.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
30 words
The vacuum cleaner as claimed in claim 10 wherein the exit portion is curved to at least assist in directing the fluid tangentially into the cyclone through the fluid inlet.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
44 words
The vacuum cleaner as claimed in claim 1 wherein the cyclone has an outlet having a portion which is removable with the cyclone and one of the portion of the outlet and the portion of the fluid supply conduit is nested within the other.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
22 words
The vacuum cleaner as claimed in claim 1 wherein the the fluid supply conduit is integrally formed as part of the cyclone.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
79 words
The vacuum cleaner as claimed in claim 1 wherein the fluid supply conduit comprises (1) an upstream portion in air flow communication with the source of dirty air which is positioned exterior to the cyclone and (2) a downstream portion which extends longitudinally through the cyclone and the downstream portion is in air flow communication with the upstream portion when the cyclone is mounted in the housing and the downstream portion is removable with the cyclone from the housing.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
67 words
A vacuum cleaner comprising: (a) a cleaning head for cleaning a surface; (b) a cyclone having a wall having an inner surface, a longitudinally axis and an outlet in communication with a source of suction; (c) a fluid inlet to the cyclone; and (d) a fluid supply conduit communicating with the cleaning head and with the fluid inlet, the fluid supply conduit extending longitudinally through the cyclone.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
67 words
A vacuum cleaner comprising: (a) a cleaning head for cleaning a surface; (b) a cyclone having a wall having an inner surface, a longitudinally axis and an outlet in communication with a source of suction; (c) a fluid inlet to the cyclone; and (d) a fluid supply conduit communicating with the cleaning head and with the fluid inlet, the fluid supply conduit extending longitudinally through the cyclone.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
21 words
The vacuum cleaner as claimed in claim 15 wherein the fluid supply conduit extends through a central portion of the cyclone.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
31 words
The vacuum cleaner as claimed in claim 16 wherein the fluid supply conduit comprises an exit portion which extends within the cyclone from the central portion outwardly towards the inner surface.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
30 words
The vacuum cleaner as claimed in claim 17 wherein at least one of the fluid inlet and the exit portion are configured to direct the fluid tangentially into the cyclone.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
16 words
The vacuum cleaner as claimed in claim 17 wherein the exit portion includes a curved portion.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
15 words
The vacuum cleaner as claimed in claim 19 wherein the exit portion extends substantially horizontally.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
36 words
The vacuum cleaner as claimed in claim 16 wherein the fluid supply conduit comprises an exit portion which is curved to at least assist in directing the fluid tangentially into the cyclone through the fluid inlet.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
21 words
The vacuum cleaner as claimed in claim 15 wherein the fluid supply conduit extends coaxially with the axis of the cyclone.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
51 words
The vacuum cleaner as claimed in claim 15 wherein the fluid supply conduit comprises a longitudinally extending portion and an exit portion which extends through the cyclone from the longitudinally extending portion outwardly towards the inner surface, the longitudinally extending portion having a curved portion which merges with the exit portion.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
30 words
The vacuum cleaner as claimed in claim 23 wherein the exit portion is curved to at least assist in directing the fluid tangentially into the cyclone through the fluid inlet.
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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) | 2003-11-07 | 2004-05-08 | 2004-11-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2007-11-07 | 2008-05-08 | 2008-11-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2011-11-07 | 2012-05-08 | 2012-11-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |