Separation apparatus and methods

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2005-11-29

2005-11-29

Lithgow, Thomas M. (Department: 1724)

Classifying, separating, and assorting solids

Fluid suspension

Liquid

C209S168000, C209S169000, C209S170000, C209S039000, C209S040000, C209S214000, C209S228000, C209S232000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06968956

ABSTRACT:
A separation apparatus and method for use in separating magnetic material from non-magnetic material that includes the use of a magnetic grid, e.g., a permanently magnetic grid, which defines a plurality of openings. The grid assists in preventing magnetic material from being transported to an overflow.

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