US4168919A
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Fiber plus liquid spray means in tumbling drum
Assignee: Celotex Corp
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Filing: 1977-10-31
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Granted: 1979-09-25
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Expires: 1997-10-31
Abstract
Abstract A method for making a slurry containing particulate matter and fibers for a preformed insulation product comprises mixing dry particulate matter with a binder which is a liquid containing dispersed fibers. An apparatus suitable for practicing the method comprises a means for disposing the particulate matter in the form of a falling curtain and a means for spraying the binder on the particulate matter.
Inventors
- 👤 Murray Rosen
- 👤 Alan R. Koenig
- 👤 John D. Copham
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 00:27
CPC Classifications
B; B28; B28B; B28B17/00; B28B17/02; B01; B01F; B01F29/00; B01F29/25; B01F29/60; B01F29/63; B01F29/40; B01F29/403; B01F29/4033
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
An apparatus for making a slurry containing particulate matter, a binder and fibers comprising a rotatable drum having internal vanes adapted to form a falling curtain of separated particles of said particulate material, means for introducing particulate matter into said drum, means for agitating a liquid binder containing strands of fibers, to separate at least some of said strands into individual fibers, spray means inside said drum to apply said binder containing suspended fibers to said particulate matter, pump means connected to said agitating means and to said spray means for pumping said liquid binder containing suspended fibers through said spray means, said spray means comprising a hollow tubular member connected to an inwardly closing helical vane whereby said fibers are uniformly dispersed in said spray of liquid binder as it impinges on said particulate matter.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
136 words
An apparatus for making a slurry containing particulate matter, a binder and fibers comprising a rotatable drum having internal vanes adapted to form a falling curtain of separated particles of said particulate material, means for introducing particulate matter into said drum, means for agitating a liquid binder containing strands of fibers, to separate at least some of said strands into individual fibers, spray means inside said drum to apply said binder containing suspended fibers to said particulate matter, pump means connected to said agitating means and to said spray means for pumping said liquid binder containing suspended fibers through said spray means, said spray means comprising a hollow tubular member connected to an inwardly closing helical vane whereby said fibers are uniformly dispersed in said spray of liquid binder as it impinges on said particulate matter.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
146 words
An apparatus for making a slurry containing particulate matter, a binder and fibers comprising a drum, rotatable about a non-horizontal axis having a lower end arranged to discharge said slurry, said drum having an inlet and internal vanes adapted to form a falling curtain of separated particles of said particulate matter, means for introducing particulate matter into said drum through said inlet end, means for agitating a liquid binder containing suspended fibers, spray means inside said drum to apply said binder containing suspended fibers to said particulate matter, pump means connected to said agitating means and to said spray means for pumping said liquid binder with suspended fibers through said spray means, said spray means comprising a hollow tubular member connected to an inwardly closing helical vane, whereby said fibers are uniformly dispersed in said spray of liquid binder as it impinges on said particulate matter.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
146 words
An apparatus for making a slurry containing particulate matter, a binder and fibers comprising a drum, rotatable about a non-horizontal axis having a lower end arranged to discharge said slurry, said drum having an inlet and internal vanes adapted to form a falling curtain of separated particles of said particulate matter, means for introducing particulate matter into said drum through said inlet end, means for agitating a liquid binder containing suspended fibers, spray means inside said drum to apply said binder containing suspended fibers to said particulate matter, pump means connected to said agitating means and to said spray means for pumping said liquid binder with suspended fibers through said spray means, said spray means comprising a hollow tubular member connected to an inwardly closing helical vane, whereby said fibers are uniformly dispersed in said spray of liquid binder as it impinges on said particulate matter.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-09-24 | 1987-03-26 | 1987-09-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
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