Class 137/578 - Float-supported outlet

Subclass of Class 137 - Fluid handling
Definition: Systems in which the intake end of the movable outlet is
No. of patents: 37
Last issue date: 03/25/2008

Number	Title	Issue Date
7347945	Method and an installation for separating out multiphase effluents The invention relates to a method and to an installation for separating out an effluent made up of a multi-phase fluid mixture. According to the invention, said installation includes gravity separator means whose geometrical separation characteristics can be adjuste...	03/25/2008
7299822	Liquid level regulation apparatus Apparatus (10) is defined for regulating the level of liquid on a first side of a barrier (12) with respect to a moveable level of liquid on a second side of the barrier. The apparatus includes an inlet conduit (30) for positioning on the second...	11/27/2007
7222638	Vortex minimizing fluid gathering and transferring apparatus A liquid gathering and transferring apparatus for gathering liquid from a liquid source containing a quantity of liquid having a liquid surface and containing debris and discharging the liquid into a liquid receiving location includes an intake chamber having a cham...	05/29/2007
6997203	System and method for distributing liquid flow into predetermined proportions A system configured to distribute liquid flow into predetermined proportions is provided. The system includes a distributor defining a plurality of distributor outlets configured to deliver liquid from the distributor. A receptacle is positioned to receive liquid, t...	02/14/2006
6997644	Passive method for obtaining controlled drainage from a vessel Passive control of fluid flow from a vessel is provided by a floating weir assembly. The assembly includes a float and a weir opening that is in fluid communication with an outlet from the vessel. The weir opening and the fluid path connecting the weir opening and t...	02/14/2006
6990998	Fuel tank and fuel flow control device A fuel tank assembly has a fuel tank with a fuel flow control device disposed at least partially in the fuel tank, and which communicates with a fuel filler pipe through which volatile fuel is added to the fuel tank. In one embodiment, the fuel flow control device i...	01/31/2006
6915818	Floating arm pick up device A fluid pick up device for removing fluid from storage tanks includes an intake, a submerging member that maintains the intake submerged in the fluid, and a float that enables the intake to move in relationship to the level of fluid. The submerging member can includ...	07/12/2005
6807952	Fuel tank and fuel flow control device A fuel tank assembly has a fuel tank with a fuel flow control device disposed at least partially in the fuel tank, and which communicates with a fuel filler pipe through which volatile fuel is added to the fuel tank. In one embodiment, the fuel flow control device i...	10/26/2004
6640828	Flushing apparatus and method thereof The flushing apparatus comprises a reservoir for storing liquid, the reservoir having an outlet end movable between a raised position where liquid accumulates in the reservoir, and a down position where liquid stored in the reservoir is flushed out; a cou...	11/04/2003
6640789	Apparatus for pumping fuel from a tank to an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle Fuel pumping apparatus having an impoundment container, disposed in a tank, in which impoundment container a pumping assembly is disposed that pumps fuel to the internal combustion engine. A jet pump is supplied with some of the fuel pumped by the pumping...	11/04/2003
6474361	Floating weir assembly and fluid flow management system comprising same A floating weir assembly for controlling the discharge of fluid from a fluid reservoir. The weir assembly includes a buoyant body preferably comprising a sidewall surrounding a central bottom opening. A weir is provided on the inside surface of the sidewa...	11/05/2002
6279609	Flow control means A flow control means for stable, constant discharge flow from and to a body of liquid, having a float body (8) which floats on a body of liquid (9), with a main outlet pipe (5) having a mouth/upper end (4) above the upper surface (6) of the body of liquid...	08/28/2001
6238577	Self-leveling weir The present invention provides a barrier over which waste water must flow in order to reach the outlet of a wastewater treatment plant. The barrier provided by the weir allows wastewater to exit the plant, while keeping solids that are in suspension to re...	05/29/2001
6224753	Water catchment device floating at the surface of a basin and supplying a pumping system A water catchment device floating at the surface (19) of a basin comprising: a floating support (1) having a support base (3); and a skimmer (4) retained on the base (3) and comprising a skimmer body (5) which can be vertically displaced above the base (3...	05/01/2001
6216733	Apparatus for the distribution of water or other liquids An apparatus for the distribution of water or other liquids, comprising a tank with at least one inlet and two or more outlets adapted to deliver equal amounts of liquid. A float body is adapted to float on a water reservoir in the tank and is provided wi...	04/17/2001
6027641	Liquid surface skimmer A liquid surface skimmer consisting of an open topped cylindrical housing securable in a body of liquid and having a first inlet by way of a buoyant open ended sleeve movable in the housing, a transverse second inlet into the housing adjacent the bottom o...	02/22/2000
5971036	Filling and emptying of storage tanks containing aqueous dispersions A method of filling and emptying storage tanks containing aqueous dispersions, where the storage tank is emptied via a line whose opening is located in the lower section of the storage tank entails filling the storage tank with a line whose outlet follows...	10/26/1999
5365830	Assembly for the domestic making of a fermented beverage under chilled pressure conditions The assembly of the invention includes a pressure vessel having a size to fit in a usual home refrigerator for the domestic fermenting of a fermentable liquid mixture under pressure and under chilled conditions, The pressure vessel defines a closed fermen...	11/22/1994
5290434	Effluent dosing septic system The invention presented relates to a septic system which doses effluent into a disposal field. More particularly, the invention includes a relatively water-tight walled structure capable of accumulating a volume of septic tank effluent; a disposal field d...	03/01/1994
5235901	Method and apparatus for making a fermented beverage The assembly of the invention includes a pressure vessel having a size to fit in a usual home refrigerator for the domestic fermenting of a fermentable liquid mixture under pressure and under chilled conditions. The pressure vessel defines a closed fermen...	08/17/1993
5123444	Back flow blocker in sloping pipes Back flow blocker in sloping pipes, comprising a well vat (10) provided with an inlet (14) and an outlet (15) to be connected to the pipe. A tube (16) provided within the well vat and being connected at a first end to the inlet and opening at a second end...	06/23/1992
4911893	Floating recycle pan for ebullated bed reactors A floating recycle pan is provided to control the flow of the feed into and out of the downcomer even while the oil liquid level in the ebullated bed reactor is varied to provide continuous ebullation and enhance the efficiency and yield of the process....	03/27/1990
4802592	Floating liquid skimmers having a floating weir The floating skimmer has a body fitted with a floating weir and with a suction outlet in its base for connection to a suction hose. A float is provided to keep the body afloat. The float is hinged to a wall of the body. A scuttle valve is provided in a wa...	02/07/1989
4718447	Apparatus for dissolving a solid An automatic system is disclosed for obtaining and maintaining a controlled volume of solution above a body of soluble solid in a container by the automatic addition of solvent. The apparatus includes a sensor for sensing the distance between the upper su...	01/12/1988
4693821	Weir for waste water treatment systems An improved weir for removal of liquid from wastewater systems which is positively driven and which decants wastewater only over a leading edge of an elongated weir and removes the water through downcomers is disclosed....	09/15/1987
4632139	Flow regulating device A device for the automatic regulation of fluid flows through an aperture for use with immiscible liquids having differing densities, wherein the volume, weight and shape of a floatable plug are selected to provide a negative buoyancy with respect to the l...	12/30/1986
4325150	Pool surface skimming apparatus A pool surface skimming apparatus is disclosed which has two concentric, substantially cylindrical shells engageable one about the other. The inner shell has a floatation means integral therewith and a waste removal basket contained within its lower porti...	04/20/1982
4305426	Apparatus for continuous constant discharge of liquid from a container This invention relates to apparatus for continuously discharging liquid from a container, such as a waste water tank having a discharge pipe with an inlet located adjacent the container floor and an outlet located outwardly of the container. The liquid fl...	12/15/1981
4223837	Dosed delivery device for liquids, particularly for delivering water to vegetal cultivations A liquid dispensing device includes a tank, a floating body, a U-shaped tubular capillary syphon mounted in the floating body for vertical adjustment with respect to the floating body with an inlet end extending beneath the floating body and a discharge e...	09/23/1980
4222520	Irrigation machine A framework mounted on wheels to follow a ditch path carries a plurality of siphon tubes suspended at their outer end from an arm pivotable in response to a float detecting the water level in the ditch, and the inner end of the tubes contain water impelle...	09/16/1980
4213479	Eduction unit A portable eduction unit includes a tank, a single first hose for extending into a source of solids and liquid, such hose being connected to the tank through a check valve which opens in response to a partial vacuum in the tank. A hose within the tank has...	07/22/1980
4094338	Constant rate float intake Apparatus for achieving liquid flow at constant discharge rate from a liquid reservoir wherein the surface of liquid therein fluctuates in elevation....	06/13/1978
4084796	Liquid mixing device A liquid mixing device for mixing liquids in a mixing tank. The device providing means for mixing liquids such as liquid chemicals that are generally difficult to mix and mixing these chemicals together to form a homogeneous solution. The device is adapte...	04/18/1978
4052180	Soft ice cream machine A freezing barrel with mixing and refrigerating apparatus associated therewith has an inlet at one end to receive a prepared mix to be frozen and has a spigot at the other end for dispensing the ice cream. The prepared ice cream mix is supplied from a res...	10/04/1977
4015629	Adjustable flow floating weir assembly An adjustable-flow floating weir assembly is provided for regulating the flow of liquid out of a basin which receives a constant or variable flow of liquid. The weir assembly communicates with the exterior of the basin and has notches through which liquid...	04/05/1977
3967633	Gas vent system for operation in any arbitrary spatial orientation A gas vent tube for removing gas from a container while minimizing loss of iquids. The vent is mounted in a cylindrical container on a 360° rotating joint and has a buoyant material attached to always maintain the vent in an upright position. The pickup t...	07/06/1976
3935881	Apparatus for steady-state volume rate flow control An apparatus for steady-state volume rate flow control from a variable depth liquid having a floating weir assembly of the type with an inlet weir crest over which liquid may flow from said weir crest to a discharge opening through which liquid may flow f...	02/03/1976

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Class 137/578 - Float-supported outlet