Liquid purification or separation – Gravitational separator – Superposed compartments or baffles – e.g. – parallel plate type
Reexamination Certificate
2007-11-26
2010-06-01
Upton, Christopher (Department: 1797)
Liquid purification or separation
Gravitational separator
Superposed compartments or baffles, e.g., parallel plate type
C210S528000, C210S532100, C210S539000, C210S541000, C220S660000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07726494
ABSTRACT:
A density current baffle for use in a clarifier tank maintains a first baffle portion having a lower end, an upper end and an intermediate central portion. The lower end of the baffle portion is coupled to a side wall of the clarifier tank and the upper end of the baffle portion is disposed, at a predefined angle, away from the side wall of the clarifier tank such that the first baffle portion slopes upwardly and away from the side wall.
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Schaller Earle
Schaller Elaine
Sofer & Haroun LLP
Upton Christopher
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