Skimming apparatus and method
Patent 4892666 Issued on January 9, 1990. Estimated Expiration Date: 
October 7, 2008. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
October 7, 2008. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesInventorApplicationNo. 255066 filed on 10/07/1988US Classes:210/776, Skimming210/242.3, With oil water skimmer210/521, Superposed compartments or baffles, e.g., parallel plate type210/540, With discharge port210/800, Utilizing gravitational force210/923Using mechanical means (e.g., skimmers, pump, etc.)ExaminersPrimary: Fisher, Richard V.Assistant: Upton, Christopher Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassC02F 001/40AbstractA method and apparatus for removing a fluid from an immiscible fluid composition including a floating liquid and a carrying liquid are disclosed. A body having floatation supports, means to permit rotation about a horizontal plane and free movement in a vertical plane, and an internal cavity is disposed in the immiscible composition, and the floating liquid is allowed to enter the cavity. The floating liquid in the cavity is skimmed by a slidable pickup conduit disposed coaxially with a receiving conduit coextensive with the bottom of the cavity, and is then removed from the cavity. | |
