Patents by Inventor Gavin J. J. Prendergast

Gavin J. J. Prendergast has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 5154826
    Abstract: Fluid separator apparatus comprising at least one cyclone (16A) for separating a fraction of less dense component(s) from predominantly fluid mixtures having at least one predominantly liquid component, said cyclone/s being provided with means defining at least one feed inlet (64), means defining at least one overflow outlet (72) for discharge of overflow comprising predominantly less dense component(s) of fluid mixtures, means defining at least one underflow outlet (66) for discharge of underflow comprising predominantly denser component(s) of said fluid mixtures, overflow conduit means (74) to receive and conduct said overflow away from said cyclone, said overflow conduit means (74) being connected securably to said overflow outlet means (72) of said cyclone (16A), support means (54) for supporting said cyclone/s in the form of a plate of pre-selected dimensions adapted to securably but releasably receive the body/bodies of said cyclone/s (16A) and receiving and transport means (78) to receive and transport
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1992
    Assignee: Delawood Pty. Ltd.
    Inventors: Gavin J. J. Prendergast, David A. Webb