Impeller

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2005-12-28

2009-12-08

Kershteyn, Igor (Department: 3745)

Fluid reaction surfaces (i.e., impellers)

Rotor having flow confining or deflecting web, shroud or...

Radially extending web or end plate

C415S170100, C415S200000

Reexamination Certificate

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07628586

ABSTRACT:
An impeller including a plurality of longitudinally-extending blades, each having a first edge and a second edge, a cover member with an inlet orifice and extending along at least a portion of the first edge of each of the plurality of blades, and a hub member extending adjacently along only a portion of the second edge of each of the blades. The cover member, plurality of blades and hub member are milled from a single, metal-based material of construction to form an integral, uniform structure. A kit for an impeller assembly and a method of manufacturing an impeller are also disclosed.

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