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Methods for discharging rotating streams of fluids containing contaminants
Assignee: Celleco AB
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Filing: 1961-12-06
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Granted: 1963-03-05
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Expires: 1981-12-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ranhagen Ernst Gustaf Rane
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 20:15
CPC Classifications
B; B05; B05B; B05B1/00; B05B1/34; B05B1/3405; B04; B04C; B04C5/00; B04C5/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
A METHOD WHICH COMPRISES, ROTATING A BODY OF FLUID CONTAINING REJECTS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE VORTEX CHAMBER OF A VORTEX TYPE SEPARATOR, DISCHARGING A STREAM OF SAID FLUID THROUGH AN OUTLET AT THE BOTTOM OF SAID VORTEX CHAMBER FORMING A DIRECT CONTINUATION OF THE CHAMBER, ROTATING SAID STREAM BY TORQUE IMPARTED THERETO BY THE ROTATING BODY OF FLUID FROM WHICH IT IS DISCHARGED, SUBSTANTIALLY CONTRACTING THE FLOW OF SAID ROTATING STREAM FROM SAID OUTLET IN AN ELONGATED PATH OF CIRCULAR CROSS SECTION TO A THROAT AREA OF SMALLEST CROSS SECTION, CONFINING SAID FLOW AT SAID THROAT AREA IN A HIGHLY RESILIENT READILY YIELDABLE MANNER, QUICKLY EXPANDING SAID FLOW BEYOND SAID THROAT AREA INTO A PATH OF CROSS SECTION MANY TIMES GREATER THAN THAT OF SAID THROAT AREA, THEREBY CAUSING SAID THROAT AREA TO EXPAND AND CONTRACT IN RESPONSE TO THE VIBRATING TORSIONAL DEFLECTIONS RESULTING FROM SAID FLOW TO INCREASE THE CROSS SECTIONAL AREA AT SAID THROAT AS MAY BE NEEDED TO PREVENT BLOCKING OF THE SAME.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
167 words
A METHOD WHICH COMPRISES, ROTATING A BODY OF FLUID CONTAINING REJECTS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE VORTEX CHAMBER OF A VORTEX TYPE SEPARATOR, DISCHARGING A STREAM OF SAID FLUID THROUGH AN OUTLET AT THE BOTTOM OF SAID VORTEX CHAMBER FORMING A DIRECT CONTINUATION OF THE CHAMBER, ROTATING SAID STREAM BY TORQUE IMPARTED THERETO BY THE ROTATING BODY OF FLUID FROM WHICH IT IS DISCHARGED, SUBSTANTIALLY CONTRACTING THE FLOW OF SAID ROTATING STREAM FROM SAID OUTLET IN AN ELONGATED PATH OF CIRCULAR CROSS SECTION TO A THROAT AREA OF SMALLEST CROSS SECTION, CONFINING SAID FLOW AT SAID THROAT AREA IN A HIGHLY RESILIENT READILY YIELDABLE MANNER, QUICKLY EXPANDING SAID FLOW BEYOND SAID THROAT AREA INTO A PATH OF CROSS SECTION MANY TIMES GREATER THAN THAT OF SAID THROAT AREA, THEREBY CAUSING SAID THROAT AREA TO EXPAND AND CONTRACT IN RESPONSE TO THE VIBRATING TORSIONAL DEFLECTIONS RESULTING FROM SAID FLOW TO INCREASE THE CROSS SECTIONAL AREA AT SAID THROAT AS MAY BE NEEDED TO PREVENT BLOCKING OF THE SAME.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-03-04 | 1966-09-03 | 1967-03-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-03-04 | 1970-09-03 | 1971-03-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-03-04 | 1974-09-03 | 1975-03-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |