Gas separation – With inflow gas control or distribution – Check valve
Reexamination Certificate
2011-05-03
2011-05-03
Smith, Duane (Department: 1776)
Gas separation
With inflow gas control or distribution
Check valve
C055S423000, C055S445000, C055S446000, C055SDIG014
Reexamination Certificate
active
07935165
ABSTRACT:
An inertial gas-liquid separator and method is provided, including variable orifice jet nozzle structure having a variable orifice area dependent upon axial movement of a plunger relative to a housing sleeve, and in another embodiment having first and second flow branches, with the first flow branch being continuously open, and the second flow branch having a variable flow controller controlling flow therethrough.
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“Highly Efficient Oil Separation Systems for Minimised Oil Carry Over”, MTZ Apr. 2008, vol. 69, pp. 32-27.
Faber Stephanie L.
Herman Peter K.
Holm Christopher E.
Schwandt Brian W.
Smith Bradley A.
Andrus Sceales Starke & Sawall LLP
Cummins Filtration IP Inc.
Schelkopf J. Bruce
Smith Duane
Turner Sonji
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