Device for absorbing liquid lipids from an aqueous food mixture
Patent 5247878 Issued on September 28, 1993. Estimated Expiration Date: 
January 3, 2012. 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.
January 3, 2012. 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 References 2902161 3018896 3042216 3147220 3355026 3577906 3610133 3865023 3904528 Coalescing unit for gravity separator InventorApplicationNo. 816479 filed on 01/03/1992US Classes:99/495, By isolating a fluid constituent210/237, Hoist or handle means210/487, Concentric, convolute or pleated210/497.01Cylindrical, conical, or trough shapeExaminersPrimary: Silverman, Stanley S.Assistant: Popovics, Robert J. International ClassA47J 043/28AbstractA disposable device for absorbing and removing liquid lipids, primarily molten fats and oils, from the surface of an aqueous food mixture. The device comprising a multitude of capillary passages separated by partitions of a pellicular material possessing both hydrophobic and lipophilic properties. The capillary passages and partitions extend vertically through the device between its upper and lower faces. When exposed to the surface of an aqueous food mixture, the device selectively absorbs liquid lipids but does not absorb appreciable quantities of water or other ingredients present in the food mixture.Field of SearchBy isolating a fluid constituentBy separating liquids having distinct characteristics With isolation of a watery constituent Hoist or handle means Parallel Concentric filter elements Handled Concentric, convolute or pleated Perforated or grooved plates Using mechanical means (e.g., skimmers, pump, etc.) Using physical agent (e.g., sponge, mop, etc.) Cylindrical, conical, or trough shape MISCELLANEOUS With edge spacer Hand manipulable Interlaminar spaces ROLL OR COIL | |
