US3568839A
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Apparatus for separating and removing floatables
Assignee: Seadun Inc
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Filing: 1969-02-14
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Granted: 1971-03-09
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Expires: 1989-02-14
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for removing floatable matter (commonly referred to as ''''floatables'''') from rubbish prior to the subsequent treatment thereof. The rubbish is deposited in a water-filled tank and the water is agitated to break up and thoroughly wet all particles. The floatables are swept over a spillway onto a first conveyor exterior of the tank, which conveyor removes the floatables to another location for further processing. A second conveyor removes that portion of the rubbish which sinks to the bottom of the tank.
Inventors
- 👤 John V Dunlea Jr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 11:12
CPC Classifications
B; B03; B03B; B03B9/00; B03B9/06; B01; B01D; B01D21/00; B01D21/0087; B01D21/24; B01D21/2433; B03B11/00; B03B5/00; B03B5/28; Y; Y02; Y02W; Y02W30/00; Y02W30/50; Y02W30/52
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
33 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 further characterized by means for subjecting floatables approaching said spillway to a mechanical bearing action for the purpose of further breaking up and rupturing said floatables.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
50 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 2 wherein said means for subjecting floatables to a mechanical flailing action is comprised of a cylindrical drum parallel to and rotatably supported above said spillway, the said drum having a plurality of flexible flailing elements attached thereto; and means for rotating said drum.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 further characterized by means for adding a suitable disinfectant to the liquid being returned from said receiver means to said tank.
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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) | 1974-03-08 | 1974-09-07 | 1975-03-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-03-08 | 1978-09-07 | 1979-03-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-03-08 | 1982-09-07 | 1983-03-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |