Patents Examined by Robert G. Mukai
  • Fluid separation apparatus
    Patent number: 3931011
    Abstract: An improved self-contained apparatus for the separation of low density fluids from higher density insoluable fluids or particles or both in which initial separation, coalescing and filtration steps are carried out substantially in series and in that order, is disclosed. Specific embodiments of such apparatus for use in oil-water separation are described and specific structures and devices for use in such apparatus are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1973
    Date of Patent: January 6, 1976
    Assignee: Racor Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark S. Richards, Shannon B. Copeland