US3134655A
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Apparatus and method for steampolymer separation
Assignee: EIDP Inc
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Filing: 1960-08-23
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Granted: 1964-05-26
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Expires: 1980-08-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Boucher Donald Frederick
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 22:06
CPC Classifications
F; F22; F22B; F22B37/00; F22B37/02; F22B37/26; F22B37/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
AN IMPROVED METHOD FOR CONTINOUSLY TRANSFERRING A VISCOUS LIQUID THROUGH A CONDUIT INTO A STORAGE VESSEL UTILIZING A HIGH VELOCITY STREAM OF GAS WHILE CONTINUOUSLY SEPARATING SAID GAS FROM SAID LIQUID, SAID METHOD COMPRISING MOVING A VISCOUS LIQUID IN A PERIPHERAL ANNULAR LAYER ALONG THE INNER SURFACE OF A CONDUIT UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF A CENTRALLY CONTAINED HIGH VELOCITY STREAM OF GAS, DIRECTING THE LIQUID INTO A POOL OF LIQUID IN A STORAGE VESSEL WHILE CONTINUOUSLY DIVIDING A PORTION OF SAID ANNULAR LIQUID LAYER AT A LEAST ONE POINT ALONG ITS DIRECTION OF FLOW TO FORM AN OPENING THROUGH SAID LAYER AND SMOOTHLY CONTINOUSLY CONDUCTING THE INNER STREAM OF GAS TRANSVERSELY OUTWARD THROUGH SAID OPENING AT THE DIVIDED PORTION OF SAID ANNULAR LIQUID LAYER WITHOUT SPLATTERING, ENTRAINMENT OF LIQUID BY THE GAS, OR ENTRAINMENT OF THE GAS BY THE LIQUID.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
AN IMPROVED METHOD FOR CONTINOUSLY TRANSFERRING A VISCOUS LIQUID THROUGH A CONDUIT INTO A STORAGE VESSEL UTILIZING A HIGH VELOCITY STREAM OF GAS WHILE CONTINUOUSLY SEPARATING SAID GAS FROM SAID LIQUID, SAID METHOD COMPRISING MOVING A VISCOUS LIQUID IN A PERIPHERAL ANNULAR LAYER ALONG THE INNER SURFACE OF A CONDUIT UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF A CENTRALLY CONTAINED HIGH VELOCITY STREAM OF GAS, DIRECTING THE LIQUID INTO A POOL OF LIQUID IN A STORAGE VESSEL WHILE CONTINUOUSLY DIVIDING A PORTION OF SAID ANNULAR LIQUID LAYER AT A LEAST ONE POINT ALONG ITS DIRECTION OF FLOW TO FORM AN OPENING THROUGH SAID LAYER AND SMOOTHLY CONTINOUSLY CONDUCTING THE INNER STREAM OF GAS TRANSVERSELY OUTWARD THROUGH SAID OPENING AT THE DIVIDED PORTION OF SAID ANNULAR LIQUID LAYER WITHOUT SPLATTERING, ENTRAINMENT OF LIQUID BY THE GAS, OR ENTRAINMENT OF THE GAS BY THE LIQUID.
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) | 1967-05-26 | 1967-11-25 | 1968-05-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-05-26 | 1971-11-25 | 1972-05-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-05-26 | 1975-11-25 | 1976-05-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |