US4865632A
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Integrated separator for solid and gaseous contaminants in a fluid
Assignee: Eneos Corp
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Filing: 1988-10-06
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Granted: 1989-09-12
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Expires: 2008-10-06
Abstract
Abstract An integrated and compact separator for removing both solid and gaseous contaminants from fluid. Fluid to be cleaned is introduced tangentially into a vortex flow chamber before or after filtration of the fluid. The fluid stripped of gaseous contaminants passes through pores in the outer wall of the vortex flow chamber while gas-rich fluid collected near the center of the chamber passes into a gas removal pipe extending in the chamber at its axial center. After solid and gaseous contaminants are removed by the separator, the fluid flows out of the separator.
Inventors
- 👤 Hisashi Yano
- 👤 Hiroyuki Ihara
- 👤 Junsuke Yabumoto
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 18:01
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D27/00; B01D27/10; B01D27/103; B01D19/00; B01D19/0042; B01D19/0052; B01D19/0057; B01D27/106; B01D36/00; B01D36/001; B01D36/04; B01D36/045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A separator device for removing both solid and gaseous contaminants from fluids, comprising: a wall defining a vortex flow chamber, a plurality of small pores being formed in said wall to permit fluids stripped of gaseous contaminants to pass therethrough; a fluid introduction means for introducing fluid into said vortex flow chamber in a tangential direction of said chamber; a fluid filter system disposed around the axial center of the separator; a gas removal pipe extending into said vortex flow chamber and disposed substantially at an axial center of said vortex flow chamber, a plurality of small pores being formed in said gas removal- pipe for allowing gas-rich fluid to pass therethrough; and fluid outlet passage means for passing fluid stripped of both solid and gaseous contaminants.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
A separator device for removing both solid and gaseous contaminants from fluids, comprising: a wall defining a vortex flow chamber, a plurality of small pores being formed in said wall to permit fluids stripped of gaseous contaminants to pass therethrough; a fluid introduction means for introducing fluid into said vortex flow chamber in a tangential direction of said chamber; a fluid filter system disposed around the axial center of the separator; a gas removal pipe extending into said vortex flow chamber and disposed substantially at an axial center of said vortex flow chamber, a plurality of small pores being formed in said gas removal- pipe for allowing gas-rich fluid to pass therethrough; and fluid outlet passage means for passing fluid stripped of both solid and gaseous contaminants.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The separator device of claim 1, wherein said vortex flow chamber has a circular cross-sectional view in every cross-section taken at a right angle along a central axis of said vortex flow chamber.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The separator device of claim 1, wherein said filter system is disposed around said vortex flow chamber.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The separator device of claim 1, further comprising a relief valve provided in said introduction pipe.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The separator device of claim 1, further comprising a relief valve provided in said gas removal pipe.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The separator device of claim 1, further comprising a relief valve provided between the inlet and outlet sides of the filter systems.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The separator device of claim 1, further comprising means for fixing inner contents of said separator.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1992-09-11 | 1993-03-13 | 1993-09-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-09-11 | 1997-03-13 | 1997-09-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-09-11 | 2001-03-13 | 2001-09-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |