Classifying – separating – and assorting solids – Fluid suspension – Liquid
Reexamination Certificate
2007-05-31
2009-06-09
Mackey, Patrick H (Department: 3653)
Classifying, separating, and assorting solids
Fluid suspension
Liquid
C209S142000, C209S155000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07543710
ABSTRACT:
Disclosed are embodiments of apparatus and methods for separating particles in a fluid stream by size. In one embodiment of an apparatus for separating such particles, a housing is provided, which defines a channel for a fluid stream containing particles. A suction channel is also provided, which terminates at a suction port. The suction port is positioned adjacent to the fluid stream. The suction channel may be configured to create a low pressure region and thereby redirect particles in the first fluid stream such that they may be sorted by size.
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Humes Zachary Earl
Smith Barton L
Mackey Patrick H
Matthews Terrell H
Utah State University
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