CLASS 417, PUMPS |
1 | CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF PUMP DRIVE MOTOR |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter in which the pump is provided with (1) a
motor to drive the fluid moving element thereof, (2) control means
to control the motor in some manner and (3) a separate sensing means
which is responsive to the occurrence of a condition or a change
in condition of either the pump or the fluid being pumped and which
causes operation of the control means to alter the operation of
the motor.
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2 | . Plural pumps having separate drive motors, supply sources, or delivery destinations |
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter comprising at least two pumps which are either
(1) independently driven by separate drive motors, (2) adapted to
be supplied from separate sources, or (3) adapted to deliver to
separate destinations.
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3 | .. Pumps in parallel flow paths with common inflow or outflow |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Subject matter in which each of said plural pumps has its
respective inlet or outlet connected to a single flow line so that
fluid will flow either to or from said pumps through said flow line.
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4 | ... Having means sensing condition in common inflow or outflow line |
This subclass is indented under subclass 3. Subject matter in which sensing means is operative to sense a condition or change of condition occurring in the fluid in the common flow line joining either the pump inlets or pump outlets. | |
5 | .... With control of plural pump drive motors |
This subclass is indented under subclass 4. Subject matter in which each of said plural pumps is driven by separate drive motor and the control means is operative to simultaneously or relatively control the operation of each of said plural drive motors. | |
6 | ..... With additional means sensing condition of one pump or path |
This subclass is indented under subclass 5. Subject matter in which there is an additional sensing means to sense a condition or change in condition in either (1) a fluid flow line which is peculiar to a single pump, or (2) a pump which is peculiar to a single flow line, said additional sensing means serving to effect operation of the same or different control means. | |
7 | ..... Sequential starting or stopping of pumps |
This subclass is indented under subclass 5. Subject matter in which the control means for the pumps comprise a start and stop device for the motor of each pump and which are related to one another in such a manner that the pumps will either be started or stopped in a certain order in response to changes in conditions sensed by the sensing means. | |
8 | ...... Alternating sequences |
This subclass is indented under subclass 7. Subject matter having means related to the control means for cyclically changing the order of starting or stopping the pump drive motors. | |
9 | . By stopping pump in response to leakage into or from system |
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter in which there is means provided for accumulating
or detecting leakage of pump fluid from the pump or system or leakage of
an extraneous fluid into the pump or system and the control means
acts in response to such leakage to stop operation of the pump motor.
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10 | . By controlling starter motor for internal combustion engine |
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter in which the drive motor comprises an engine in which fuel is burned in a chamber from which power is directly derived and the control means is operative to either (1) control actuation of a secondary motor which is utilized for initiating operation of the fuel burning engine or (2) control operation of the pump to cause same to be operated as a motor for initiating operation of the fuel burning engine. | |
11 | . By controlling free piston internal combustion engine |
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter in which the drive motor is of the reciprocating expansible chamber type and derives its power by the burning of fuel in the chamber and in which the piston or working member of the motor is free of any mechanical linkage or gearing which limits its movement to a fixed stroke during its cycle of operation. | |
12 | . Having timer or delay means |
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter having means related to the sensing means
for either (1) causing the state of operation of the drive motor
to be maintained for a specified period of time after a condition or
change in condition is detected by the sensing means before allowing
the state of operation to be changed in accordance with the sensed
condition, (2) allowing the state of operation of the drive motor
to be changed in response to a sensed condition and then causing
said changed state of operation to be maintained for a specified
period of time regardless of further condition changes, (3) causing
the control means or sensing means to be ineffective for a specified
period of time during motor start up, or (4) altering the effectiveness
of the control means for a specified period of time after the sensing
means has detected a change in condition.
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13 | . Responsive to pump lubricant, sealant, or coolant condition |
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter including a means to supply lubricating, sealing, or cooling fluid to the pump and the sensing means senses a condition or change of condition of said lubricating, sealing, or cooling means and operates the motor control means in response thereto. | |
14 | . Having ambient condition responsive means |
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter including an additional sensing means operatively connected to the control means, said additional sensing means being responsive to a condition or change of condition (e.g., ambient condition) of the surrounding environment. | |
15 | . With control of pump drive transmission |
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter in which there is additionally provided means for transmitting motion from the motor to the pump and control means for either (1) interrupting motion of the pump (e.g., clutch, lock, etc.), (2) varying the rate of motion of the pump (e.g., brake, adjustable gearing, etc.) or (3) changing the swept volume of pumping member or motor working member displacement of an expansible chamber-type pump or motor (e.g., stroke control). | |
16 | . With plural separate drive motors for single pump unit |
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter in which the pump is driven by two or more
individual motors, each of said motors having a motor working member
for driving the same fluid moving element of the pump and in which
at least one of the motors is controlled by the controlling means.
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17 | . With plural separate drive motor controlling elements |
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter in which the control means comprises two
or more controlling elements which are capable of being separately
actuated in response to the same or different conditions to separately
control the drive motor.
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18 | . Single motor control element responsive to means sensing diverse conditions |
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter comprising a single drive motor controlling
element which is caused to be operated in response to means sensing
plural conditions which are (1) different in kind, e.g., pressure
and flow rate, or (2) if of the same kind, different by the part
of the system characterized by the condition, e.g., inlet and discharge
pressures of the pump.
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19 | .. Sensing both inlet and outlet conditions |
This subclass is indented under subclass 18. Subject matter in which the sensing means responds to a condition or change of condition on the fluid inlet or intake side of the pump and a condition or change of condition on the fluid outlet or discharge side of the pump. | |
20 | .. One condition is rate of flow to or from pump |
This subclass is indented under subclass 18. Subject matter in which one of the plural conditions to which the sensing means responds is a change in rate of pump fluid flow to, or from the pump. | |
21 | .. One is motive fluid condition of fluid drive motor |
This subclass is indented under subclass 18. Subject matter in which the drive motor is of the type which is motivated by a fluid and one of the plural conditions to which the sensing means responds is a condition or change in condition of the motor driving fluid. | |
22 | .. One condition is speed of pump |
This subclass is indented under subclass 18. Subject matter in which one of the plural conditions to which the sensing means responds for causing operations of the single drive motor control element is the rate of speed at which the pump is driven. | |
23 | ... With common element sensing diverse condition to control motor and pump fluid valve |
This subclass is indented under subclass 22. Subject matter having valve means for varying the flow of fluid being pumped, there being additionally provided a sensing means having a single sensing part for detecting a condition other than the rate of speed at which the pump is driven, the single sensing means causing operation of both the pump fluid valve means and the single drive motor control element. | |
24 | ... Speed sensor comprises auxiliary pump or electric generator |
This subclass is indented under subclass 22. Subject matter in which the means sensing the rate of speed at which the pump is driven comprises either a secondary pump or an electric generator which is mechanically driven by the pump drive motor for producing a fluid or electric signal, respectively, indicative of the rate of speed at which the pump is driven. | |
25 | . Relatively movable elements sensing same system pressure for single control element |
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter comprising two or more pressure responsive sensing elements which either simultaneously, successively, or selectively respond to a change in pressure occurring in the same part of the system (e.g., both respond to pump discharge pressure) for effecting operation of a single motor control element. | |
26 | . With condition responsive control of pump fluid valve |
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter including valve means for varying the flow
of fluid being pumped, which valve means is operated by sensing
the occurrence of a condition or change of condition in the fluid
being pumped.
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27 | .. Having independent means for delaying valve actuation |
This subclass is indented under subclass 26. Subject matter in which means are provided for retarding
or delaying actuation of the valve means for the purpose of preventing
increase of pressure in the pump until a period of time after the
drive motor control means has been adjusted to cause such increase,
said valve actuation delaying or retarding means being separate
and isolated from the motor control means and having no retarding
or delaying effect thereon.
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28 | .. Fluid and motor controls have common sensing element |
This subclass is indented under subclass 26. Subject matter in which the valve means and the control
means for the drive motor are both caused to be actuated by a sensing
means having a single sensing part for detecting the occurrence
of a condition or change of condition.
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29 | .. Fluid and motor controls separately responsive to diverse conditions |
This subclass is indented under subclass 26. Subject matter in which the valve means is controlled in
response to one condition of the system and the control means for
the motor is responsive to a second condition which (1) differs
in kind from the first, e.g., pressure and flow rate, or (2) if
of the same kind, differs by the part of the system characterized
by the condition, e.g., inlet and discharge pressures of the pump.
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30 | ... Liquid accumulation controlled discharge valve downstream of motor controller sensing means |
This subclass is indented under subclass 29. Subject matter in which the fluid control means comprises a valve in the discharge of the pump which is farther from the pump, on the discharge side, than the sensing means for the drive controlling means, said valve being controlled in response to the collection of liquid in a receiver or receptacle located in the pump discharge line. | |
31 | .... Motor controller responsive to liquid pressure |
This subclass is indented under subclass 30. Subject matter in which the drive control means is responsive to the liquid pressure in the pump discharge line. | |
32 | . Responsive to pump or pump fluid temperature |
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter in which the condition sensed is a change in the temperature of either the pump or the fluid being moved by the pump. | |
33 | . Pump stop control means requiring manual reset |
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter in which the control means acts to stop operation of the pump by stopping the drive motor in response to a change of condition but will not again start the pump when the condition returns to normal; the control means requiring the intervention of a human operator to restore the pump to a running condition. | |
34 | . By controlling internal combustion drive engine |
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter in which the drive motor comprises an engine
in which fuel is burned in a chamber from which the power is directly derived
and the control means includes means which acts on the engine to
change some operating characteristic thereof.
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35 | . By controlling wind motor in response to liquid accumulation |
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter in which the drive motor is of the type which is driven directly by wind, (e.g., a windmill), and a receptacle is provided for receiving liquid which is to be pumped or which has been pumped by the pump and the sensing means is responsive to the quantity of liquid collected in the receptacle. | |
36 | . Responsive to accumulation of pumped liquid in receiver |
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter in which there is provided a receptacle for
receiving liquid which is to be pumped or which has been pumped
by the pump and the sensing means is responsive to the quantity
of liquid in the receptacle.
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37 | .. By movable liquid receptacle |
This subclass is indented under subclass 36. Subject matter in which the sensing means is responsive to movement of the liquid receptacle or an auxiliary liquid receptacle in communication therewith, said movement being caused by the weight of the liquid collected therein. | |
38 | .. By liquid pressure sensor |
This subclass is indented under subclass 36. Subject matter in which the sensing means comprises a device
which responds to liquid pressure changes and is either in fluid
communication with or mounted within the receptacle in a manner
such that the liquid must either reach a predetermined level before
it may pass to the pressure sensing device or exert sufficient pressure
on the sensing device to cause actuation thereof.
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39 | .. With motive fluid supply communicating with liquid receiver |
This subclass is indented under subclass 36. Subject matter in which the pump is driven by a fluid motor and the supply of motive fluid for the fluid motor is in fluid communication with the liquid collecting receptacle. | |
40 | .. By float |
This subclass is indented under subclass 36. Subject matter in which the sensing means comprises a buoyant element which floats on the surface of the liquid collected in the receptacle. | |
41 | ... Controlling motive fluid or drive motor |
This subclass is indented under subclass 40. Subject matter in which the pump is driven by a fluid motor and the control means acts to control the flow of fluid to said motor. | |
42 | . In response to pump speed |
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter in which the sensing means senses the rate
of speed at which the pump is driven.
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43 | . Responsive to change in rate of pump fluid flow |
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter in which the sensing means is responsive to variations in the rate of flow of the fluid flowing to or from the pump. | |
44.1 | . By control of electric or magnetic drive motor: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter in which the motor is of the type having
a working member (e.g., armature) which is motivated by electricity
or a magnetic field.
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45 | .. By changing electrical characteristic of motor or motor circuit |
Subject matter under subclasses 44.1+ in which the motor is electrically operated and the motor or electric supply circuit therefor includes an electrical component (e.g., resistance element, starting winding, etc.) which is either (1) adjustable to change its electrical value or characteristic or (2) capable of being included in or shunted out of the main motor circuit; and in which the control means acts to control the adjustment or shunting of the component in response to the sensed condition. | |
44.2 | .. Responsive to pump fluid pressure: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 44.1. Apparatus having a sensing means responsive to variation
in pressure present in the fluid flowing to or out from the pump
and which causes operation of the control means to alter the operation
of the motor.
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44.4 | ... Low pressure stops motor from turning on pump: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 44.2. Apparatus wherein the motor comprises an electrical contact having an opened position and a closed position and the contact remains in the opened position as long as the sensed pressure of the fluid remains below a predetermined value. | |
44.5 | ... Mercury switch: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 44.2. Apparatus wherein the motor comprises an electrical circuit and the sensing means includes a device which contains mercury which is motivated by the variations in the fluid pressure; the said motivation triggers the electrical circuit of the motor to close or open. | |
44.6 | ... Dial-type sensor: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 44.2. Apparatus wherein the motor comprises an electrical circuit and the sensing means includes a dial indicator which has a rotary movement responsive to the fluid pressure and a manually adjustable set point which causes the electrical circuit to open or close when the positions of the indicator and manual set point are properly aligned. | |
44.7 | ... Bellow-type sensor: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 44.2. Apparatus wherein the motor comprises an electrical circuit and the sensing means includes a flexible structure which is capable of expanding to increase the volumetric capacity thereof, said structure comprising (a) a tube of flexible material having a circumferentially corrugated or pleated wall, (b) at least four plates, each plate having a central opening therein defining an edge inwardly of the outer peripheral edge thereof, said plates being arranged in superposed relation with adjacent plates secured along their inner and outer edges alternately, or (c) a pair of rigid platelike members pivoted together along a portion of their peripheral edges, the remaining peripheral edge portion of said plates being joined together by a flexible member which is pleated in some position of relative pivotal movement of the platelike members. | |
44.8 | ... Piston-type sensor: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 44.2. Apparatus wherein the motor comprises an electrical circuit and the sensing means includes a plunger or a solid disk which fits snugly into a cylinder and wherein the plunger or the disk moves when subjected to the fluid pressure variation in the cylinder causing the electrical circuit of the motor to close or open. | |
44.9 | ... Diaphragm: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 44.2. Apparatus wherein the motor comprises an electrical circuit
and the sensing means includes a relatively thin membranelike member
having a peripheral edge portion, said member being adapted to be
associated with a surrounding or encompassing tubular rigid structure
to extend transversely thereof to form a closing wall for said tubular
structure, the outer peripheral edge of said membrane being in sealing
relationship with the encompassing wall of said tubular structure;
said member moves in response to the fluid pressure variation causing
the electrical circuit of the motor to close or open.
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44.3 | ... Inlet pressure: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 44.2. Apparatus wherein the sensing means is located at an inlet side of the pump. | |
44.11 | .. Responsive to change in electrical operating characteristic: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 44.1. Apparatus wherein the electric drive motor comprises a sensing means where an operating characteristic changes in response to a change in an electrical current drawn by the motor or a change in a voltage across the motor or a change in a phase shift of the motor. | |
46 | . By controlling drive motor motive fluid |
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter in which the motor drive means for the pump
is of the type which includes a movable working member which is
motivated by a fluid and the control means comprises means for controlling
the flow of motive fluid to or from the motor in response to the
sensing means.
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47 | .. Rotary nonexpansible chamber-type motor |
This subclass is indented under subclass 46. Subject matter in which the motor is of the type in which the drive element rotates about an axis and derives its power by the fluid impacting against the drive element. | |
48 | ELECTRICAL OR GETTER TYPE |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter in which (1) the fluid is pumped by or the
pumping effect relies upon the direct action thereon of electrical
means or a magnetic field, or (2) the fluid is "pumped" or
trapped by means of a getter.
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49 | . Ionic with gettering |
This subclass is indented under subclass 48. Subject matter in which the pumping action is effected by
or relies upon the ionization of the pumped fluid by the action
of electrical means and including a getter material for the ionized fluid
or an additional pump of a different type (e.g., mechanical, diffusion,
etc.).
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50 | . Electromagnetic |
This subclass is indented under subclass 48. Subject matter in which the pumped fluid is electrically
conductive, a current being caused to flow in the fluid while being
subjected to a magnetic field, the result being a pumping action
on the fluid.
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51 | . Getter heating, vaporizing, or regeneration |
This subclass is indented under subclass 48. Subject matter provided with getter means and in which means are provided to elevate the temperature of the getter, to change the state of the getter from a solid to a vapor or to renew the getter to perform its gettering function after having already operated as a getter. | |
52 | EXPANSION AND CONTRACTION OF PUMP FLUID |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter in which the fluid to be pumped is isolated in a chamber, heated to expel a portion thereof from the chamber, this expelled portion constituting the pumped fluid, and the fluid remaining in the chamber then cooled so as to contract and establish a reduced pressure in the chamber to draw in a new charge of fluid. | |
53 | PROCESSES |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Processes of pumping .
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54 | . Of pumping one fluid by contact or entrainment with another |
This subclass is indented under subclass 53. Processes in which one fluid is pumped or motivated by direct contact or entrainment with another fluid, the motive fluid before contact or entrainment being separate from the pump fluid. | |
55 | .. Specific motive fluid |
This subclass is indented under subclass 54. Processes in which the composition of the motive fluid is
specified in a claim.
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56 | DRILLED WELL FREE PISTON-TYPE PUMP |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus in which the pump has a piston which reciprocates
within an elongated cylinder of uniform cross-sectional dimensions which
is adapted to be positioned within a drilled well, said piston serving
to separate the cylinder into respective motor and pump chambers,
means providing either a restricted or a controlled flow path which
provides communication between the pump and motor chambers (i.e.,
between opposite sides of the piston), the induction of at least
a portion of the fluid to be pumped flowing serially through the
motor chamber, said restricted or controlled flow path, and thence
into said pump chamber; motive fluid being subsequently applied
to said motor chamber to drive said piston on an eduction stroke.
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57 | . Having condition or position responsive control of pump discharge flow path |
This subclass is indented under subclass 56. Apparatus in which there is provided means for controlling
the flow of liquid from the pump chamber, said flow controlling
means being operated in response to either (1) the sensing of a
condition or change in condition or (2) the arrival of the piston
at a predetermined position in the cylinder.
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58 | . Having condition or position responsive control of motive fluid supply |
This subclass is indented under subclass 56. Apparatus in which there is provided valve means for controlling
the inlet of motive fluid to the motor chamber, said valve means
comprising mechanical elements which are relatively moved in response
to either (1) the sensing of a condition or change in condition
or (2) the arrival of the piston at a predetermined position in
the cylinder.
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59 | . Radially expansible piston portion controls pump and motor chamber intercommunication |
This subclass is indented under subclass 56. Apparatus in which at least a portion of the piston is capable
of expansion and contraction in a direction perpendicular to its
axis of reciprocation to thereby provide a valving action with the
chamber in which it reciprocates to allow or interrupt fluid communication
between the pump and motor chambers.
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60 | . Mechanically actuated valve carried by piston |
This subclass is indented under subclass 56. Apparatus in which the piston has a fluid flow passage formed therein which extends to opposite ends of said piston and valve means carried by the piston for controlling said passage, said valve means being positively mechanically moved by engagement of said valve (or an element associated therewith) with a stationary chamber portion. | |
61 | BUOYANTLY SUPPORTED |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus in which the pump unit or the intake or discharge
line thereof is buoyant or buoyantly supported so as to be capable
of floating on a body of liquid, the pump not being operated by
the rise and fall or flow of the liquid on which it or its intake
or discharge line floats.
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62 | ALTERNATE SERIES OR PARALLEL OPERATION OF PLURAL PUMPS |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus comprising two pumping members or units, and means being provided by which the pumped fluid is successively acted upon by said members or units, and alternatively the members or units are arranged in separate or branched flow lines so as to take from a common or separate sources and deliver to a common or separate outlets. | |
63 | WITH SIGNAL, INDICATOR, OR INSPECTION MEANS |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus having (1) signals, indicators, registers, recorders,
or gauges for indicating a condition of the pump or pumped fluid
or the position of a pump part such as a piston, control member,
valve, etc., such devices comprising relatively movable, changeable
or audible information giving parts, or (2) transparent viewing
means whereby the pump operation or the condition of some part thereof
may be observed.
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64 | GAS PRESSURE EXCHANGE USING ROTARY CELLULAR CONVEYOR |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus having a cellular member rotatable about an axis with means to isolate therein and from its source a volume of gas to be pumped, transfer said volume to a position where a gaseous motive fluid may be admitted into said cellular member for the purpose of increasing the pressure of said volume while an interface is maintained between the two gases, and then permit the pumped gas and the motive gas to be exited from said cellular member each into a separate flow path. | |
65 | ONE FLUID PUMPED BY CONTACT OR ENTRAINMENT WITH ANOTHER |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus in which one fluid is pumped or motivated by direct
contact or entrainment with another fluid, the motive fluid before
contact or entrainment being separate from the pump fluid.
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66 | . Contact or entrainment within rotary impeller |
This subclass is indented under subclass 65. Apparatus in which a driven element is provided to continuously and unidirectionally move the motive fluid either as slugs or a complete ring about an axis at a relatively high rate of speed, said motive fluid directly contacting and imparting energy to the fluid being pumped while in said movement about an axis. | |
67 | .. Passage in impeller shaft for pumped or motive fluid |
This subclass is indented under subclass 66. Apparatus in which the driven element is provided with a passage passing through the axis of rotation of the element at the point where it is supported for rotation and said passage is described as conveying motive fluid or fluid being pumped. | |
68 | .. Liquid ring |
This subclass is indented under subclass 66. Apparatus in which the motive fluid is rotated by the driven member at such a speed and in such a manner as to form a peripheral ring around the driven member within a surrounding casing. | |
69 | ... With diverse pump |
This subclass is indented under subclass 68. Apparatus including a second pump which is of a different
basic type from the liquid ring pump.
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70 | .. Peripheral motive fluid inlet |
This subclass is indented under subclass 66. Apparatus in which a passage to supply motive fluid to be rotated by the driven element is provided, said passage being closely related to the axially remote portion of the rotary element. | |
71 | .. Axial inlet for pumped fluid |
This subclass is indented under subclass 66. Apparatus in which a passage is provided to bring fluid to be pumped into contact with motive fluid being moved about an axis, said passage being closely related to axis of the driven element. | |
72 | ... Peripheral pumped fluid outlet |
This subclass is indented under subclass 71. Apparatus in which an outlet passage for pumped fluid is provided, said passage being closely related to the axially remote portion of the rotary element. | |
73 | . By ignition of motive fluid |
This subclass is indented under subclass 65. Apparatus comprising a pumping chamber into which pump fluid is alternately introduced and expelled, the pumping being effected by burning of motive fluid and application of the products of combustion to the chamber. | |
74 | .. With pumped fluid condition responsive ignition means |
This subclass is indented under subclass 73. Apparatus having a separate ignition means to ignite the motive fluid, said ignition means being responsive to a condition of the pump fluid. | |
75 | .. With fluid momentum utilizing means |
This subclass is indented under subclass 73. Apparatus including means to return a portion of the pump fluid to the pump chamber and utilize the momentum thereof to effect expulsion of a previously burned charge of motive fluid, and compress the next incoming charge of motive fluid. | |
76 | . Jet pump with motive fluid generating pump |
This subclass is indented under subclass 65. Apparatus including a jet pump and an additional pump which
includes a mechanical impelling member (e.g., piston, rotor, etc.)
to generate the motive fluid supplied to the jet pump.
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77 | .. Recirculation of separated motive fluid |
This subclass is indented under subclass 76. Apparatus in which the motive fluid and the pumped fluid
are of different states (i.e., liquid and gas) and after entrainment
the two are separated and the motive fluid fed back to the entrainment
area as recirculated motive fluid.
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78 | .. Entrainment at exit of impeller |
This subclass is indented under subclass 76. Apparatus provided with a rotary impeller which acts to
project motive fluid therefrom, the exit of the impeller acting
as the motive fluid nozzle and being disposed in the area of entrainment.
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79 | .. Jet delivers back to generating pump |
This subclass is indented under subclass 76. Apparatus in which at least a portion of the output of the jet pump is supplied back to the intake of the motive fluid generating pump. | |
80 | ... Rotary nonexpansible chamber-type generating pump |
This subclass is indented under subclass 79. Apparatus in which the motive fluid generating pump comprises a pumping member which has unidirectional rotary motion about a fixed axis and acts to pump fluid by a centrifugal, centripetal or screw effect. | |
81 | .... Multiple-stage rotary pump |
This subclass is indented under subclass 80. Apparatus in which the rotary nonexpansible chamber-type pump includes a plurality of rotary pumping members at least a portion of the pumped fluid passing successively from one pumping member to the next. | |
82 | .... Changeable jet location (e.g., deep or shallow well) |
This subclass is indented under subclass 80. Apparatus in which the jet pump may be selectively placed in different positions with respect to the rotary pump, usually for adapting the apparatus to operate with a shallow well with the jet proximate the rotary pumping member or with a deep well with the jet positioned in the well remote from the rotary pumping member. | |
83 | .... Jet within rotary pump casing |
This subclass is indented under subclass 80. Apparatus in which the jet pump is located in close physical
proximity to the rotary pumping member of the diverse pump and is
contained within the housing structure (including inlet and outlet
connections) thereof.
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84 | .. Rotary nonexpansible chamber-type generating pump |
This subclass is indented under subclass 76. Apparatus in which the motive fluid generating pump comprises a pumping member which has unidirectional rotary motion about a fixed axis and acts to pump fluid by a centrifugal, centripetal or screw effect. | |
85 | . Diverse pumps |
This subclass is indented under subclass 65. Apparatus comprising a plurality of discrete pumps of different
basic types.
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86 | .. Including pneumatic displacement |
This subclass is indented under subclass 85. Apparatus in which one of the pumps is of the type having
a chamber or container in which liquid to be pumped is collected
and means to apply gas pressure from an external source to the surface
of the liquid in said chamber or container to expel the liquid therefrom.
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87 | .. Including jet pump |
This subclass is indented under subclass 85. Apparatus in which one of the pumps comprises a jet pump.
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88 | ... Diverse pump motor exhaust is jet motive fluid |
This subclass is indented under subclass 87. Apparatus in which the diverse pump is driven by an internal
combustion engine or fluid motor and the exhaust motive fluid or
combustion products from the motor are directed to the fluid jet
producing means of the jet pump to act as the motive fluid therefor.
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89 | ... With rotary nonexpansible chamber type |
This subclass is indented under subclass 87. Apparatus in which another of the pumps comprises a pumping
member which has unidirectional rotary motion about a fixed axis
and acts to pump fluid by centrifugal, centripetal or screw effect.
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90 | .. Including aerated column |
This subclass is indented under subclass 85. Apparatus in which one of the pumps is of the aerated column
type.
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91 | ... Diverse pump motor exhaust is aeration fluid |
This subclass is indented under subclass 90. Apparatus in which the diverse pump is driven by an internal
combustion engine or fluid motor, the exhaust motive fluid or combustion products
from the motor constituting the gas which is injected into the liquid
column.
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92 | . Liquid piston |
This subclass is indented under subclass 65. Apparatus in which a fluid may be pumped by the direct action thereon of a compressing chamber or container and a liquid forming part of said compressing chamber or container, the body of liquid in effect constituting a piston in said container whereby relative movement between said liquid and said container varies the volume of a space in said chamber or container to pump the fluid. | |
93 | .. Moving contracting chamber |
This subclass is indented under subclass 92. Apparatus in which at least one wall of said chamber means is moved relative to a surface of said body of liquid to change the volume of said chamber and thus pressurize the fluid confined therein. | |
94 | ... Helical chamber |
This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Apparatus in which said chamber has a wall means having a spiral configuration which extends along an axis, and upon rotation about said axis said wall means is caused to move relative to said liquid surface, move said fluid axially and change the pressure of said fluid to be pumped which is confined in said chamber. | |
95 | ... Movement of chamber cyclically controls flow of liquid into chamber for cyclic operation |
This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Apparatus in which the movement of the chamber operates a cyclically operated valve or other cyclic control means for flow of the body of liquid to or from the chamber. | |
96 | ... Liquid supporting chambers move liquid to pump fluid |
This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Apparatus in which the body of liquid is completely supported by the structure which forms the chamber, said structure being moved to cause said fluid to be pumped. | |
97 | ... Relatively movable chambers |
This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Apparatus in which a plurality of chamber means are provided, said chambers being moved relative to one another. | |
98 | ... Reciprocating |
This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Apparatus in which the chamber means is moved to-and-fro. | |
99 | .. Mercury piston |
This subclass is indented under subclass 92. Apparatus in which the liquid body comprises the element mercury. | |
100 | .. Tide or wave |
This subclass is indented under subclass 92. Apparatus in which the body of liquid is moved by the natural tide or wave action of a large body of water in its natural situation. | |
101 | .. Piston level responsive control for cyclic operation |
This subclass is indented under subclass 92. Apparatus in which relative height of the surface of the body of liquid in said chamber cyclically operates a valve or other control means to effect cyclic pumping. | |
102 | ... Plural chambers |
This subclass is indented under subclass 101. Apparatus in which a plurality of interrelated variable volume compressing chambers are provided. | |
103 | .. Plural chambers |
This subclass is indented under subclass 92. Apparatus in which a plurality of contracting chambers are provided. | |
104 | .. Momentum piston |
This subclass is indented under subclass 92. Apparatus in which the body of liquid is set in motion and the inertia of the body of liquid (i.e., the tendency to remain in motion or at rest) being effective to produce the pumping action. | |
105 | . By condensation of motive fluid |
This subclass is indented under subclass 65. Apparatus in which gaseous pumping fluid is reduced to the liquid state with a resultant pressure change, which change causes the pumped fluid to be motivated. | |
106 | .. Plural alternating pumps |
This subclass is indented under subclass 105. Apparatus comprising plural pumping chambers which are so interrelated as to produce alternate or successive pumping from the chambers. | |
107 | .. With condition responsive control means |
This subclass is indented under subclass 105. Apparatus with means responsive to a condition of the pumping or pumped fluid, said means controlling the flow of the pumping or pumped fluid. | |
108 | . Aerated column |
This subclass is indented under subclass 65. Apparatus comprising a vertical column into which the liquid
to be pumped enters, with means to inject a gaseous motive fluid
below the level of the liquid accumulated therein which effects
a mixed mass of reduced specific gravity to elevate said liquid
with said gas.
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109 | .. Valved gas inlet |
This subclass is indented under subclass 108. Apparatus wherein said injection means comprises valve means which opens and closes to control the gaseous motive fluid injected. | |
110 | ... With pumped fluid velocity or flow responsive valve operating means |
This subclass is indented under subclass 109. Apparatus having (1) fluid impinging means in the flow path of the liquid to be pumped, to be acted upon thereby, or (2), means responsive to the velocity of the moving liquid being pumped comprising a restricted passageway. | |
111 | ... Plural serially actuated valves |
This subclass is indented under subclass 109. Apparatus wherein said valve means comprises plural valves mounted at vertically spaced levels along said vertical column, and having common mechanical or electrical actuating means to actuate or permit the actuation of the valves in a particular sequence. | |
112 | ... With flexible pressure responsive sensing element (i.e., bellows, diaphragm, etc.) |
This subclass is indented under subclass 109. Apparatus wherein said valve means is actuated by an associated flexible diaphragm or bellows-type sensing element which is responsive to the pressure of either the liquid to be pumped, or the gaseous pumping fluid. | |
113 | .... Sensing element controls pilot valve |
This subclass is indented under subclass 112. Apparatus wherein said valve means comprises a pilot valve and a main valve, said pilot valve controlling actuating fluid to the main valve to control actuation thereof, and said sensing element controlling the actuation of said pilot valve. | |
114 | ... With pilot valve |
This subclass is indented under subclass 109. Apparatus wherein said valve means comprises a pilot valve and a main valve, said main valve controlling the gaseous motive fluid injection and said pilot valve controlling actuating fluid to the main valve to control actuation thereof. | |
115 | ... Valve member actuated responsive to absolute gaseous motive fluid pressure or flow rate |
This subclass is indented under subclass 109. Apparatus wherein said valve means is actuated in response
to the attainment of an absolute rate of flow, pressure or other
absolute condition of the motive fluid to control the flow of motive
fluid injected into the pumped fluid.
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116 | ... Controlled by means responsive to liquid level accumulation in column |
This subclass is indented under subclass 109. Apparatus comprising float means or other nonpressure sensitive means responsive to the level of liquid accumulated, which float means controls actuation of said valve means. | |
117 | ... Valve biased open by static pressure of pumped fluid |
This subclass is indented under subclass 109. Apparatus wherein said valve means comprises a valve member, said valve member being biased closed by weight, spring, or other means, and having means exposed to the accumulation of liquid within said vertical column, which means, in response to the pressure of the accumulated liquid, opens or tends to open said valve member. | |
118 | . Liquid pumped by supplying or exhausting gaseous motive fluid to or from pumping chamber |
This subclass is indented under subclass 65. Apparatus in which the fluid which is to be pumped is a
liquid, and the motive fluid is a gas, comprising a pumping chamber,
a liquid inlet and a liquid outlet through which the liquid is pumped
into and out of said chamber, means for supplying and exhausting
the gas to effect the pumping of said liquid, and further having
(1) pump means to supply or exhaust the gas or (2), liquid level
float means to effect control of the gas or liquid entering or leaving said
chamber or (3) means to effect repetitive or cyclic pumping into
and from said chamber upon initiation of the pumping action.
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119 | .. Motive fluid pumped by contact with a liquid |
This subclass is indented under subclass 118. Apparatus having a pump means to supply or exhaust the gas, said pump means comprising means to utilize a body of liquid, which body of liquid is in contact with the gas, to compress or expand said gas. | |
120 | .. With condition responsive control of motive fluid vacuum or pressure generating means |
This subclass is indented under subclass 118. Apparatus having pump means for said motive fluid, and including condition responsive control means to directly control said pump means. | |
121 | .. Serially connected pumping chambers |
This subclass is indented under subclass 118. Apparatus comprising plural pumping chambers where the liquid output of one chamber is the liquid input for another. | |
122 | .. Alternate pumping from plural pumping chambers |
This subclass is indented under subclass 118. Apparatus comprising plural pumping chambers interrelated by means to effect alternate pumping from said chambers. | |
123 | ... Motive fluid in one chamber controlled by condition in second chamber |
This subclass is indented under subclass 122. Apparatus wherein said interrelated means is responsive to a condition of the motive fluid or the fluid which is pumped in a first chamber, to control the supplying or exhausting of motive fluid to a second chamber. | |
124 | .... Responsive to weight of pumped fluid |
This subclass is indented under subclass 123. Apparatus wherein the condition is the weight of the fluid
which is pumped which has accumulated in the first chamber.
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125 | .... Responsive to liquid level of pumped fluid |
This subclass is indented under subclass 123. Apparatus wherein the condition is the liquid level of the fluid which is pumped in the first chamber. | |
126 | .. With float actuated control means |
This subclass is indented under subclass 118. Apparatus having means buoyed by the fluid which is pumped and responsive to change in level thereof to control flow of the fluid which is pumped or of the motive fluid into or from the pumping chamber. | |
127 | ... Plural floats in single pumping chamber |
This subclass is indented under subclass 126. Apparatus having more than one buoyant means in a single pumping chamber. | |
128 | ... With intermediate pilot valve |
This subclass is indented under subclass 126. Apparatus wherein the flow of the fluid which is pumped or the flow of the motive fluid is controlled by a valve means which is controlled by the buoyed means through a pilot valve means. | |
129 | ... With intermediate electrical actuating means |
This subclass is indented under subclass 126. Apparatus wherein the flow to or from the pumping chamber of the motive fluid or of the fluid which is pumped is controlled by said buoyed means through an electrical actuating means. | |
130 | ... Control of motive fluid inlet (e.g., atmosphere, etc.) |
This subclass is indented under subclass 126. Apparatus wherein the admission of the motive fluid to the
pumping chamber is controlled by the buoyed means.
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131 | .... With control of motive fluid outlet |
This subclass is indented under subclass 130. Apparatus wherein said buoyed means also controls the exhausting
of the motive fluid from the pumping chamber.
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132 | ..... With control of pumped fluid outlet |
This subclass is indented under subclass 131. Apparatus wherein said buoyed means also controls the pumped fluid ejected from the pumping chamber. | |
133 | ..... With overcenter valve actuator means |
This subclass is indented under subclass 131. Apparatus wherein the float means initiates the operation of an over center (e.g., spring, weight, etc.) valve actuator to control the flow of motive fluid to and from the pumping chamber. | |
134 | ... Control of motive fluid outlet |
This subclass is indented under subclass 126. Apparatus wherein the flow of motive fluid from the pumping
chamber is controlled by the buoyant means.
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135 | .... With control of pumped fluid outlet |
This subclass is indented under subclass 134. Apparatus wherein said buoyant means further controls the flow of fluid which is pumped from the pumping chamber. | |
136 | .... With control of pumped fluid inlet |
This subclass is indented under subclass 134. Apparatus wherein said buoyant means further controls the flow of fluid which is pumped into the pumping chamber. | |
137 | .. Cyclic pumping |
This subclass is indented under subclass 118. Apparatus wherein the pumping chamber alternately admits and ejects a fluid which is pumped by controlling flow of the pumped fluid or motive fluid by a mechanism motivated (1) in response to an ambient or external pumped fluid or motive fluid condition or (2) by the pumped fluid, motive fluid or other means. | |
138 | ... Control by liquid level sensing means |
This subclass is indented under subclass 137. Apparatus wherein said means for admitting or ejecting the fluid which is pumped to and from the pumping chamber comprises liquid level sensing means at predetermined liquid level(s). | |
139 | ... Control by condition of pumped fluid |
This subclass is indented under subclass 137. Apparatus wherein the mechanism, by which the fluid which is pumped is admitted to or ejected from the pump chamber, is motivated in response to a condition of the pumped fluid. | |
140 | .... Movable pumping chamber |
This subclass is indented under subclass 139. Apparatus having a movably mounted means adapted to receive
the fluid which is pumped and adapted to move in response to a quantity of
fluid received to control the mechanism by which the fluid which
is pumped is admitted to or ejected from the pump chamber.
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141 | .... Responsive to flow of pumped fluid |
This subclass is indented under subclass 139. Apparatus wherein the mechanism, by which the fluid which is pumped is admitted to or ejected from the pumping chamber, is controlled in response to the rate of flow of the fluid which is pumped. | |
142 | .... Responsive to pumped fluid pressure |
This subclass is indented under subclass 139. Apparatus wherein the mechanism, by which the fluid which
is pumped is admitted to or ejected from the pumping chamber, is
controlled in response to the pressure of the fluid which is pumped.
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143 | ... Motive fluid supply or exhaust valve responsive to motive fluid pressure |
This subclass is indented under subclass 137. Apparatus wherein the alternate admission and ejection of
the fluid which is pumped into and from the pump chamber results
from the alternate admission and withdrawal of the motive fluid
to or from the pump chamber said motive fluid being controlled by
valve means responsive to the motive fluid pressure.
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144 | ... Correlated motive fluid valve and pressure or vacuum generating means |
This subclass is indented under subclass 137. Apparatus in which said means for effecting the admission and ejection of the pumped fluid from the pump chamber is a valve means for supplying or exhausting the gaseous pumping fluid to said chamber and having additional means correlating control of said valve means with the operation of a means generating said motive fluid. | |
145 | ... Correlated supply - exhaust of motive fluid or vacuum generating means |
This subclass is indented under subclass 137. Apparatus wherein said means for effecting the admission and ejection of the pumped fluid from the pump chamber comprises valve means which correlates the supplying and exhausting of motive fluid to and from the pumping chamber. | |
146 | .... With pilot valve |
This subclass is indented under subclass 145. Apparatus which includes a pilot valve for controlling said valve means. | |
147 | .... Unitary supply - exhaust valve |
This subclass is indented under subclass 145. Apparatus wherein said valve means comprises a single valve member to control both supply and exhaust. | |
148 | .. With vacuum generator |
This subclass is indented under subclass 118. Apparatus having the pump means, (i.e., vacuum generator),
to withdraw the gaseous motive fluid from the pumping chamber.
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149 | ... With pressure generator |
This subclass is indented under subclass 148. Apparatus including a pump means (i.e., pressure generator), to supply pumping fluid to said pumping chamber. | |
150 | . Gravity flow motive fluid |
This subclass is indented under subclass 65. Apparatus comprising a vertically disposed tube through which motive fluid drops freely under the influence of gravity, contact with or entrainment of the pumped fluid being made in the tube. | |
151 | . Jet |
This subclass is indented under subclass 65. Apparatus in which motive and pumped fluids are brought
into intimate contact in an enclosed flow path, the motive fluid
having a higher velocity than the pumped fluid and imparting energy
to the pumped fluid by the action of entrainment and frictional
contact.
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152 | .. Vapor condensation vacuum diffusion type |
This subclass is indented under subclass 151. Apparatus in which the pump is adapted to be connected to
or enclosed within a space which is to be evacuated to a high vacuum,
the motive fluid being in the form of a vapor which acts to remove
fluid diffusing out of said space, the motive fluid acting to remove
the fluid by entrainment and condensation.
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153 | ... With cooling or heat insulation means |
This subclass is indented under subclass 152. Apparatus in which means are provided to cool the pump, usually the outer walls or nozzle thereof or heat insulation means are provided to prevent heat transfer from the motive fluid to the zone being evacuated. | |
154 | ... Vertical stack from generator with reverse flow nozzle |
This subclass is indented under subclass 152. Apparatus in which there is a vertically disposed conduit which the motive fluid vapor flows upwardly from a vapor generator (i.e., boiler) the motive fluid being reversed and directed transversely and downwardly from the conduit into the entrainment area, the motive fluid upon condensation flowing back to the generator. | |
155 | .. Flue type |
This subclass is indented under subclass 151. Apparatus in which the combining tube of the jet pump is
a flue or stack of a furnace and the jet acts to increase the draft
effect of the flue or stack.
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156 | ... With spark arrester |
This subclass is indented under subclass 155. Apparatus in which the pumped fluid contains sparks or cinders
and means are provided to separate out or reduce the size of the
sparks or cinders prior to discharge from the pump.
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157 | ... Regulation |
This subclass is indented under subclass 155. Apparatus including means for controlling the operation of the jet pump or the flow of motive or pumped fluid to or from the jet pump by means of a valve or throttling action. | |
158 | .. With motive fluid generator |
This subclass is indented under subclass 151. Apparatus including means to energize or motivate the motive
fluid of the jet pump.
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159 | ... Internal-combustion engine motive fluid source |
This subclass is indented under subclass 158. Apparatus in which the means to energize or motivate the
motive fluid is an internal combustion engine.
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160 | .. Cleaning by separate fluid or diverted motive fluid |
This subclass is indented under subclass 151. Apparatus provided with means to remove accumulated foreign material from the jet pump or its connected flow lines by means of applying motive fluid to the pump by a route other than its normal flow path to the entrainment area or by means of a fluid other than the motive or pumped fluid which is applied to the pump. | |
161 | .. Radial disc-type motive fluid jet |
This subclass is indented under subclass 151. Apparatus in which the pumped fluid flows toward the entrainment
area along a given path and motive fluid is projected radially of
the given path in the form of a disc-like sheet, the pumped fluid
being entrained by the disc-like sheet and during entrainment flowing
outwardly from the given path.
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162 | .. Interrelated overflow and motive fluid valves |
This subclass is indented under subclass 151. Apparatus having a valved waste passage to conduct pumped fluid which has been entrained away from the device and is also provided with a valve to control flow of motive fluid to the jet, there being means provided which upon actuation of one of the valves causes or prevents actuation of the other. | |
163 | .. Successive introduction of motive fluid |
This subclass is indented under subclass 151. Apparatus in which a first stream of motive fluid acts to entrain pumped fluid and then a second stream of motive fluid from the same or different sources as the first acts to entrain the combined motive and pumped fluid from the first entrainment. | |
164 | ... With interstage cooling |
This subclass is indented under subclass 163. Apparatus in which heat exchange apparatus is provided to remove heat from the combined motive and pumped fluid from the first entrainment before said fluid is acted upon by the second motive fluid stream. | |
165 | ... Individually controlled motive fluid flows |
This subclass is indented under subclass 163. Apparatus in which both the first and second streams of
motive fluid are provided with separate and distinct valves to individually
control the flow thereof.
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166 | .... Sequential |
This subclass is indented under subclass 165. Apparatus in which the separate and distinct valves are so related that upon actuation first one valve controls its motive fluid flow path and then the other controls its motive fluid flow path in sequence. | |
167 | ... Central and peripheral motive fluid supply |
This subclass is indented under subclass 163. Apparatus in which one of the motive fluid streams is projected centrally so as to entrain an annular stream of pumped fluid outwardly thereof and another motive fluid stream is in the form of an annulus so as to entrain a stream of pumped fluid in the center of the annulus. | |
168 | ... One motive fluid flow surrounds nozzle tube of another |
This subclass is indented under subclass 163. Apparatus in which one of the motive fluid streams is confined
to a conduit terminating in a nozzle and the other motive fluid
stream is directed around the circumference of the conduit at the
point at which it entrains pumped fluid.
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169 | ... Laterally spaced parallel motive fluid flows |
This subclass is indented under subclass 163. Apparatus in which the motive fluid streams in their flow to the entrainment nozzle are parallel and spaced laterally from one another. | |
170 | ... In-line motive fluid flows |
This subclass is indented under subclass 163. Apparatus in which the first and second motive fluid flows
at the points of entrainment are substantially in line with one
another.
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171 | .. Tangential motive fluid supply (i.e., vortex type) |
This subclass is indented under subclass 151. Apparatus in which the motive fluid is introduced in a plane at right angles to and tangentially of the inflow of pumped fluid establishing a vortex-type entrainment within or without the rotating motive fluid. | |
172 | .. Concentric reverse flow motive fluid and discharge conduits |
This subclass is indented under subclass 151. Apparatus provided with a conduit for supplying motive fluid to the entrainment area and a conduit for conducting motive and pumped fluid from the entrainment area, one conduit being concentrically disposed within the other. The direction of flow of the motive fluid being opposite to the direction of flow of the combined motive and pumped fluid. | |
173 | .. With cooling |
This subclass is indented under subclass 151. Apparatus combined with heat exchange means to reduce the
temperature of the motive fluid or the pumped fluid or both other
than by a mere direct interchange of heat between the motive and
pumped fluids.
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174 | .. Successive entrainment of pumped fluid |
This subclass is indented under subclass 151. Apparatus in which motive fluid acts to entrain pumped fluid and then the combined motive and pumped fluid stream acts to further entrain additional fluid to be pumped at a point downstream of the first entrainment. | |
175 | .. With priming or overflow removal jet |
This subclass is indented under subclass 151. Apparatus in which an additional jet device is provided with discharges to waste and is so connected as to draw the pumped fluid into the first jet pump to prime same or to remove pumped fluid from an overflow or waste chamber of the first jet. | |
176 | .. Parallel entrainments with separate combining tubes |
This subclass is indented under subclass 151. Apparatus having a plurality of motive fluid nozzles, the
motive fluid from each acting to entrain pumped fluid, the combined
motive and pumped fluid from each entrainment traveling in a separate
downstream conduit or combining tube, the entrainments being in
parallel with one another; i.e., each motive fluid stream is separate
from the others and acts to entrain separate flows of pump fluid.
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177 | .. Annular motive fluid stream entrains pumped fluid outside and inside |
This subclass is indented under subclass 151. Apparatus in which the motive fluid is projected into the entrainment area in the form of a continuous annulus and pumped fluid is entrained both outwardly and inwardly of the motive fluid annulus. | |
178 | .. Selectively usable flow confining members (e.g., nozzles, combining tubes, etc.) |
This subclass is indented under subclass 151. Apparatus in which there is provided within the apparatus a plurality of alternate flow confining segments (e.g., nozzles, combining tubes, etc.) and means to permit one of the segments to be adjusted into use position to the exclusion of another from use position. | |
179 | .. Plural motive fluid jets or sources for single entrainment |
This subclass is indented under subclass 151. Apparatus in which in a single zone of entrainment of pumped
fluid (i.e., single inflow of pumped fluid and single outflow of
combined pumped and motive fluid) there is provided means to project
a plurality of separate motive fluid streams or different sources
of motive fluid are provided for delivery through the same motive
fluid projecting means.
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180 | ... Individual or relative control |
This subclass is indented under subclass 179. Apparatus in which means are provided by which at least one of the motive fluid jets or sources may be individually controlled. | |
181 | .. Faucet or flexible hose attached |
This subclass is indented under subclass 151. Apparatus in which the jet pump unit is adapted to be connected by a readily detachable means to a spigot or a flexible tube from which motive fluid for the jet is supplied. | |
182 | .. Regulation |
This subclass is indented under subclass 151. Apparatus including means for controlling the operation
of the jet pump or the flow of motive or pumped fluid to or from
the jet pump by means of a valve or throttling action.
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182.5 | ... Liquid level responsive |
This subclass is indented under subclass 182. Apparatus in which the controlling means acts in response to the level of pump fluid. | |
183 | ... By position of nozzle relative to combining tube |
This subclass is indented under subclass 182. Apparatus in which the control is effected by a change in the relative axial positions of the motive fluid nozzle and the conduit which receives the combined motive and pumped fluid from the entrainment area. | |
184 | .... Pressure controlled |
This subclass is indented under subclass 183. Apparatus in which the change in the relative axial positions of the nozzle and conduit is in response to variation in fluid pressure caused by the operation of the jet pump. | |
185 | ... With main line downstream control |
This subclass is indented under subclass 182. Apparatus in which the controlling means is located in the
output flow line downstream from the entrainment area.
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186 | ... By bypassing motive fluid from nozzle |
This subclass is indented under subclass 182. Apparatus in which the motive fluid is directed into the
entrainment area by a nozzle and valve means are provided which
when actuated cause all or a portion of the motive fluid to be diverted
from the nozzle.
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187 | ... By controlling motive fluid |
This subclass is indented under subclass 182. Apparatus in which the controlling means is positioned in
the motive fluid inlet line upstream of the entrainment area or
at the point of discharge into the entrainment area.
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188 | .... Interrelated with pumped fluid control |
This subclass is indented under subclass 187. Apparatus including controlling means in the pumped fluid inlet line upstream of the entrainment area, means being provided which interrelates the motive fluid and pumped fluid controlling means such that when one is actuated the other is necessarily controlled. | |
189 | .... Pressure controlled |
This subclass is indented under subclass 187. Apparatus in which the motive fluid controlling means acts in response to variation of fluid pressure which is incident to the operation of the jet pump. | |
190 | ... Pumped fluid inlet valve |
This subclass is indented under subclass 182. Apparatus in which the controlling means is positioned in
the pumped fluid inlet line upstream of the entrainment area.
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191 | .... Pressure controlled |
This subclass is indented under subclass 190. Apparatus in which the pumped fluid controlling means acts in response to variation of fluid pressure which is caused by the operation of the jet pump. | |
192 | ... Pressure controlled overflow |
This subclass is indented under subclass 182. Apparatus in which the controlling means controls the flow to waste of the combined motive and pumped fluid downstream of the entrainment area, said controlling means acting in response to variation of fluid pressure caused by the operation of the jet pump. | |
193 | .... By movable conduit or conduit wall (e.g., combining tube) |
This subclass is indented under subclass 192. Apparatus in which the controlling means comprises an axially
movable section of the flow conduit or a movable wall portion of
the conduit downstream of the entrainment area.
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194 | .. With means to whirl pumped fluid |
This subclass is indented under subclass 151. Apparatus having means to impart to the pumped fluid a whirling or helical motion prior to its being entrained by the motive fluid. | |
195 | .. Specific material |
This subclass is indented under subclass 151. Apparatus in which a claim includes a recitation of the
material of which the jet pump or a part thereof is made.
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196 | .. Expressed mathematically or dimensionally |
This subclass is indented under subclass 151. Apparatus in which some portion of the flow confining means of the jet pump is represented in a claim by a mathematical formula or equation or some specific proportions or dimensions of the parts are set forth. | |
197 | .. Peripheral motive fluid supply |
This subclass is indented under subclass 151. Apparatus in which the motive fluid is supplied as an annular
stream which entrains the pumped fluid centrally thereof.
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198 | .. Specific motive fluid nozzle |
This subclass is indented under subclass 151. Apparatus in which a claim includes details of the construction
or shape of the nozzle from which motive fluid is projected into
the entrainment area.
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199.1 | DIVERSE PUMPS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus comprising a plurality of discrete pumps of different
basic types.
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199.2 | . Priming and venting: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 199.1. Apparatus wherein one of the pumps supplies fluid to the pumping chamber of the main pump which is supplied with a valve to exhaust the fluid from the pumping chamber. | |
200 | . Priming with liquid level responsive control |
This subclass is indented under subclass 199.1. Apparatus in which one of the pumps is priming or maintaining
the other pump primed and including means responsive to the level
of pump fluid in some part of the system to control the pump fluid
or modify the operation of at least one of the pumps.
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201 | . Including rotary nonexpansible chamber type |
This subclass is indented under subclass 199.1. Apparatus in which one of the diverse pumps comprises a
pumping member which has unidirectional rotary motion about a fixed
axis and acts to pump fluid by a centrifugal, centripetal or screw
effect.
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202 | .. Diverse pump controlled by rotary pump condition |
This subclass is indented under subclass 201. Apparatus having means to modify the operation of another
of the pumps in response to a condition of the rotary nonexpansible
chamber-type pump.
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203 | .. Preceding diverse pump |
This subclass is indented under subclass 201. Apparatus in which the diverse pumps are arranged such that the entire or a substantial portion of the output of one is directed to the second so as to be serially acted upon thereby, the rotary nonexpansible chamber-type pump being upstream of the diverse pump so as to feed fluid thereto with the diverse pump acting as a second stage. | |
204 | . Moving partition or cylinder of rotary pump forms or actuates reciprocating pump |
This subclass is indented under subclass 199.1. Apparatus in which one of the pumps is of the rotary expansible chamber type having a partition (i.e., vane or abutment) or cylinder which moves incident to rotation of the pump, the partition or cylinder constituting or being directly connected to a piston which reciprocates upon movement of the partition or cylinder, the piston operating within a chamber and forming therewith a reciprocating expansible chamber pump. | |
205 | . Series |
This subclass is indented under subclass 199.1. Apparatus in which the diverse pumps are arranged such that
the output of one is directed to the inlet of the second so as to
be serially acted upon thereby.
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206 | .. Rotary expansible chamber type precedes reciprocating |
This subclass is indented under subclass 205. Apparatus in which the fluid is acted upon by a rotary expansible
chamber- type pump and then by an expansible chamber- type pump having
a pumping member which performs its pumping function by a reciprocating
(including oscillating) motion.
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207 | BY HEATING OF PUMPED FLUID |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus in which a pumping action is obtained by the direct application of heat to the fluid to be pumped. | |
208 | . Vapor generator type |
This subclass is indented under subclass 207. Apparatus in which the fluid to be pumped is a liquid, the application of heat to the liquid causing at least a portion thereof to vaporize, the vapor pressure then impelling the liquid through an outlet. | |
209 | .. With inlet valve |
This subclass is indented under subclass 208. Apparatus which includes valve means which controls flow of the fluid which is pumped into a chamber means in which said fluid is vaporized, said valve means being closed by a buildup in pressure during vaporization of said fluid and opened by a decrease in pressure after the vapor or fluid has been expelled from said chamber. | |
210 | PUMP FLUID BIASED OVERCENTER LOAD EQUALIZER |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus in which there is provided biasing means movable relative to a reciprocating-type pumping member, said biasing means receiving energy from the pump fluid and serving to bias the pumping member in opposite directions over different portions of pumping member movement in one reciprocatory stroke direction. | |
211 | INERTIA-TYPE PUMPING MEMBER OR DRIVE MEANS |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus in which the pump is adapted to be mounted upon
or attached to a device which is subject to or adapted to produce motion
or vibration, the pump having a relatively movable pumping member,
the relative movement of which is caused by the inertia thereof
and the motion or vibration of the device or by the inertia of a
separate member which is connected to or operatively associated with
the pumping member.
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211.5 | LIQUID LEVEL RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF DISPLACEMENT, VOLUMETRIC CAPACITY, OR DRIVE TRANSMISSION |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus in which the pump or means for transmitting motion to the pump from a source of power is provided with control means for either (1) interrupting motion of the pump (e.g., clutch, lock, etc.), (2) varying the rate of motion of the pump (e.g., brake, dashpot, adjustable gearing, etc.), (3) changing the swept volume of displacement of an expansible chamber-type pump, or (4) changing the volumetric capacity of an expansible chamber- type pump (e.g., clearance control); said control means being operable in response to the level of pump fluid. | |
212 | CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF DRIVE TRANSMISSION OR PUMP DISPLACEMENT |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus in which the pump or means for transmitting motion
to the pump from a source of power is provided with control means for
either (1) interrupting motion of the pump (e.g., clutch, lock,
etc.), (2) varying the rate of motion of the pump (e.g., brake,
dashpot, adjustable gearing, etc.), or (3) changing the swept volume
of the pumping member of an expansible chamber-type pump (e.g.,
stroke control); said control means being operable in response to
a sensed condition of the pump or pumped fluid.
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213 | . Having condition responsive pumped fluid control |
This subclass is indented under subclass 212. Apparatus combined with fluid flow control means for varying
the flow of pumped fluid to or from the pump or pump chamber, or
controlling a relief or bypass which means is also operated by sensing
the occurrence of a condition or a change in condition.
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214 | . Having means to hold or resist movement of pumping element |
This subclass is indented under subclass 212. Apparatus in which the control means comprises a positive lock, friction brake, fluid retarder or similar device which will act to prevent or restrict movement of the pumping member by acting directly thereon or on a part directly connected thereto. | |
215 | . By changing phasing of plural pistons in single chamber |
This subclass is indented under subclass 212. Apparatus in which the pump comprises an expansible chamber-type pump having a plurality of relatively movable pumping elements working in a single pump chamber and relatively movable driving elements are connected to the pumping elements so that they may be driven into the pumping chamber together, e.g., in phase, or at different times, e.g., out of phase, to vary the volume of fluid pumped; the control means acting to change the relationship, e.g., phasing, between the driving elements to vary the output of the pump. | |
216 | . Plural pumps with individual or relative control |
This subclass is indented under subclass 212. Apparatus comprising a plurality of pumping units wherein the control means effects a change in the operating characteristics of one unit relative to another. | |
217 | . Reversible flow pump |
This subclass is indented under subclass 212. Apparatus in which the pump has a mechanical pumping member (e.g., rotor or piston) driven from a rotary driving element and an inlet and an outlet; means being provided to change the flow of the pumped fluid without altering the direction of rotation of the driving element, i.e., the inlet under one condition of operation becomes the outlet under the other condition of operation and vice versa; the control means acting on the reversing means to cause its operation. | |
218 | . Adjustable cam or linkage |
This subclass is indented under subclass 212. Apparatus in which the pump is of the expansible chamber-type, i.e., having a relatively movable pumping member and chamber, and including a mechanical movement having relatively movable parts in which the driving relationship is varied by an adjustable element (e.g., cam, eccentric, link, etc.,) which is moved relative to another part. | |
219 | .. Radially adjustable stator |
This subclass is indented under subclass 218. Apparatus wherein the relatively movable pumping member and chamber comprise a rotor and an encompassing movable stator in which movement of the stator causes the pumping member to move radially of the axis of rotation of the rotor resulting in a change in the stroke of the pumping member or a change in displacement of the pump. | |
220 | ... Rotary expansible chamber pump |
This subclass is indented under subclass 219. Apparatus in which the pump is a rotary pump of the expansible
chamber type.
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221 | .. Radial cam or eccentric |
This subclass is indented under subclass 218. Apparatus wherein the cam or eccentric forms a part of a
rotary drive in which a cooperating cam follower or eccentric strap
moves radially of the shaft on which the cam or eccentric is mounted
or carried.
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222.1 | .. Axial cam |
This subclass is indented under subclass 218. Apparatus in which the adjustable element is a cam which forms part of a rotary drive means and the camming face of the cam extends transversely of the axis of rotation of the rotary drive means so that the cam follower moves parallel to such axis. | |
222.2 | ... With sump pressure actuation |
This subclass is indented under subclass 222.1. Apparatus in which the adjustable element is operated in response to pressure introduced into the sump. | |
223 | . Disconnectable drive element (e.g., clutch, belt, shifter, etc.) |
This subclass is indented under subclass 212. Apparatus including a mechanical movement having relatively movable parts comprising elements of the drive which can be engaged and separated to start and stop the pump while permitting the power source to operate continuously. | |
225 | INTENSIFIER |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus in which there is a source of fluid having an
initial pressure or velocity head, and means are provided which
utilize the energy of said source fluid to boost the head of a first
portion thereof to a higher value, by reducing the head of a second
portion of said source fluid.
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226 | . Ram type |
This subclass is indented under subclass 225. Apparatus in which the source fluid has an initial velocity head, said means including plural fluid outlets, one of said outlets being a valve controlled waste outlet, whereupon the sudden closing of said valve effects discharge or a first portion of said source liquid through the other of said outlets at a higher head, while a second portion has passed to waste at a lower head. | |
227 | .. Multiple drive pipe |
This subclass is indented under subclass 226. Apparatus including two or more valve controlled waste outlets, the source fluid flowing to each waste outlet through a separate conduit. | |
228 | WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF COOLANT OR LUBRICANT |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus in which the pump or some part thereof (e.g., cylinder, bearing, drive motor) is cooled or lubricated by the feed or circulation of a separate fluid (i.e., not the pumped fluid), and means to control the flow of or modify a condition of said separate fluid (e.g., temperature), said means being operated by a separate sensing means which is responsive to a condition or a change of condition other than a manual control. | |
229 | OPERATED BY ART DEVICE |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus in which the pump is mounted on or proximate to
an object and is powered by the relative motion of movable parts
of the object or by motion of the object as a whole, the object
being of special construction or adaptation to perform a particular
function other than (1) a supporting function, or (2) the pumping
which forms the basic subject matter of this class.
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230 | . Chair |
This subclass is indented under subclass 229. Apparatus in which the object is a device for supporting
the weight of a person in a seated position, wherein the pumped
fluid is directed to elsewhere other than toward a body part of
a seated occupant.
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231 | . Vehicle mounted or attached |
This subclass is indented under subclass 229. Apparatus in which the pump is mounted on or attached to
a vehicle and is driven incident to movement of the vehicle or the
relative motion of vehicle parts.
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232 | .. Scoop type |
This subclass is indented under subclass 231. Apparatus in which the vehicle has attached thereto a scoop adapted to be immersed in a body of liquid located outside the vehicle, liquid being induced to flow through the scoop due to motion of the vehicle and the inertia of the body of liquid. | |
233 | .. Wheel or axle |
This subclass is indented under subclass 231. Apparatus in which the pump is driven by the rotating motion
of a wheel or axle of the vehicle.
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234 | AMBULANT, BODY SUPPORTED, OR WITH CARRYING HANDLE |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus having (1) wheels, skids or other special means
to facilitate moving the pump over the surface on which it rests,
(2) means which specifically adapts the pump to be supported on
some part of a human body or animal, or (3) a handle by which the
pump may be carried.
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235 | . Pump driven by traverse movement |
This subclass is indented under subclass 234. Apparatus in which the pump is driven to perform its pumping
function as a result of being moved over the surface on which it
is supported on the wheels, skids or the like.
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236 | CONVERTIBLE TO APPARATUS OF A DIFFERENT CLASS |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus which by adjustment or relative rearrangement of its parts or by the addition or omission of a part is so changed as to become basic subject matter of another class. | |
237 | . Motor and pump |
This subclass is indented under subclass 236. Apparatus in which a device is operable under one condition
as a pump and as a result of the adjustment, rearrangement of parts
or addition or omission of a part is operable as a motor.
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238 | CHANGEABLE BY ASSEMBLY OR DISASSEMBLY |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus which by relative rearrangement of its parts or
by the addition or omission of a part is so changed as to operate
in a different way or change its function or enhance its operation
in some way.
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239 | . For reverse drive or flow |
This subclass is indented under subclass 238. Apparatus in which the rearrangement of parts or addition or omission of a part is accomplished in order to permit or accommodate the operation of the pump in a reverse direction of rotation or a reverse direction of flow of pump fluid through the pump. | |
240 | INERTIA LIQUID PISTON (E.G., MOMENTUM, ETC.) |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus in which the pumping is effected by a body of
liquid which is at least partially confined and forms a liquid piston
to act as a pumping member, either the liquid piston or the means
confining the liquid or both being set into motion, the inertia
of the liquid piston (i.e., the tendency to remain in motion or at
rest) or the momentum thereof being effective to produce the pumping
action.
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241 | . Movable confining means |
This subclass is indented under subclass 240. Apparatus in which the liquid is set in motion by the absolute movement of the means confining the liquid. | |
242 | POSITION RESPONSIVE BYPASS BETWEEN PLURAL PUMP CHAMBERS |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus comprising two or more pump chambers there being
provided means for separately controlling the inlet of fluid to
each chamber and each chamber being provided with a relatively movable
wall portion (e.g., piston) for changing the chamber volume; there being
additionally provided a flow path for establishing intercommunication
between said chambers which is distinct from the normal pump fluid
inlet flow paths, said flow path being controlled as a result of
the wall portion reaching a predetermined position in one of said
pumping chambers.
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243 | WITH INTERCOOLER |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus in which the pumped fluid is first acted upon
by one pump or pumping member and subsequently acted upon by a second
pump or pumping member and provided with heat exchange apparatus
interposed between the pumps or pumping members to dissipate heat
from the pump fluid generated by the pumping operation.
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244 | SUCCESSIVE STAGES |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus in which the pumped fluid is serially acted upon
by a plurality of pumping units.
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245 | . Fluid motor for one stage supplied from another stage |
This subclass is indented under subclass 244. Apparatus in which one of the pumping units is driven by a fluid motor, the motive fluid for operating the fluid motor being provided from another of the pumping units in the series. | |
246 | . Stages driven by relatively movable motor working members |
This subclass is indented under subclass 244. Apparatus in which the serial pumping units are provided with pumping members which are capable of or constrained to move relative to each other, said pumping members being driven by two or more working members which are capable of or constrained to move relative to each other. | |
247 | .. Rotary |
This subclass is indented under subclass 246. Apparatus in which the pumping members and motor working members partake of a continuous, unidirectional, rotary movement about an axis. | |
248 | . Parallel stages to or from single stage |
This subclass is indented under subclass 244. Apparatus including a plurality of individual pumping members
or units each of which handles a portion only of the total fluid
pumped (i.e., operate in parallel flow paths) and a further single
pumping unit or member which acts upon the total fluid handled by
said plurality of pumping members or units, the single pumping unit
or member acting upon the fluid either prior or subsequent to its
being acted upon by said plurality of pumping members or units.
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249 | . Prior stage delivers to atmospheric chamber |
This subclass is indented under subclass 244. Apparatus in which there is a chamber or reservoir intermediate said stages which is continually open to atmosphere, the prior stage delivering the pumped fluid to said chamber or reservoir and the subsequent stage removing the pumped fluid therefrom. | |
250 | . With interstage intake or additional inlet to latter stage |
This subclass is indented under subclass 244. Apparatus in which in addition to the pump fluid intake
to the prior stage and discharge from the subsequent stage there
is provided (1) means in the fluid flow path intermediate the stages
whereby fluid may be introduced to be acted upon by the subsequent
stage which was not acted upon by the prior stage or (2) means to
take additional pump fluid directly into the subsequent stage which
was not acted upon by the prior stage.
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251 | . With interstage discharge or additional discharge from former stage |
This subclass is indented under subclass 244. Apparatus in which in addition to the pump fluid intake
to the prior stage and discharge from the subsequent stage there
is provided (1) means in the fluid flow path intermediate the stages
whereby pump fluid which was acted upon by the prior stage may be
discharged without being acted upon by the subsequent stage or (2)
means to permit discharge of pump fluid directly from the prior
stage without being acted upon by the subsequent stage.
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252 | .. Pressure responsive interstage discharge |
This subclass is indented under subclass 251. Apparatus in which the discharge is between the stages and
operates to discharge some or all of the fluid from the prior stage
in response to the pressure of the pumped fluid at some point in
the system.
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253 | . Condition responsive control of fluid |
This subclass is indented under subclass 244. Apparatus in which the pumped fluid is controlled prior
to, during or after being acted upon by the pumping units, the control
operating in response to the occurrence of a condition or a change
in condition.
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254 | . Reciprocating rigid stages |
This subclass is indented under subclass 244. Apparatus in which the successive pumping units each include
a rigid pumping member which partakes of a to-and- fro movement
to perform the pumping function.
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255 | .. Crankcase forms stage or interstage flow path |
This subclass is indented under subclass 254. Apparatus in which the successive reciprocating pumping members are driven by a rotary shaft having crank means or the like thereon connected to the pumping members, a housing (i.e., crankcase) in which the shaft operates and (1) the housing together with a pumping member constituting one of the pumping units or (2) at least a portion of the fluid acted upon by a prior stage passing into the housing before being acted upon by a subsequent stage. | |
256 | .. Stages comprise oppositely moving valved pumping members |
This subclass is indented under subclass 254. Apparatus in which the pumping members are constrained to move in opposite directions, the pumping members containing valves and the pump fluid passing successively through the members. | |
257 | ... Aligned |
This subclass is indented under subclass 256. Apparatus in which the axes of the oppositely moving pumping members form a common straight line. | |
258 | .. Reciprocating cylinder and piston |
This subclass is indented under subclass 254. Apparatus in which one of the pumping members comprises a piston which reciprocates in a fixed cylinder and another pumping member comprises a cylinder which moves with respect to a fixed piston encompassed thereby. | |
259 | .. Including valved piston |
This subclass is indented under subclass 254. Apparatus in which at least one of the pumping units comprises
a valved piston.
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260 | ... Piston forms or carries inlet and outlet valve for one stage |
This subclass is indented under subclass 259. Apparatus in which the valved piston has (1) relatively movable valve members which form, respectively, the inlet and outlet valves for one of the pumping units or (2) has a movable valve member which forms the inlet or outlet valve for one of the pumping units and the piston itself acts as the outlet or inlet valve, respectively, for said unit (e.g., piston controlled port, etc.). | |
261 | ... Serial interstage distributors in piston |
This subclass is indented under subclass 259. Apparatus in which the piston is provided with a plurality or relatively movable valves through which the pump fluid must flow serially enroute from one stage of pumping to the next stage of pumping. | |
262 | ... Valve in piston is first stage inlet valve |
This subclass is indented under subclass 259. Apparatus in which the valve in the piston is the intake valve to the first pumping unit of the series of pumping units which act on the pump fluid. | |
263 | ... With additional pumping member in parallel flow path |
This subclass is indented under subclass 259. Apparatus in which in addition to the successive pumping
units including the valved piston another pumping member is provided
which pumps fluid in parallel with said units; i.e., the fluid pumped
by the pumping member does not pass through the pumping units.
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264 | ... Fluid motor driven |
This subclass is indented under subclass 259. Apparatus in which the pumping units are driven by a motor of the type which includes a movable working member which is motivated by a fluid. | |
265 | .. Relatively movable |
This subclass is indented under subclass 254. Apparatus in which the successive pumping members are capable
of or constrained to move relative to one another incident to the
pumping operation.
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266 | .. Three or more |
This subclass is indented under subclass 254. Apparatus in which the pumped fluid is successively acted upon by three or more reciprocating pumping members. | |
267 | .. Series double acting |
This subclass is indented under subclass 254. Apparatus in which the pumping members which successively act upon the pump fluid are each of the type which act to pump separate streams of fluid in both directions of reciprocation, i.e., each pumping member of the series is of the double acting type. | |
268 | .. Unidirectionally acting rigidly connected pumping members |
This subclass is indented under subclass 254. Apparatus in which the successive pumping members are unitary with one another, and are operative in the same direction of motion for the pumping (i.e., discharging) stroke. | |
269 | THREE OR MORE CYLINDERS ARRANGED IN PARALLEL, RADIAL, OR CONICAL RELATIONSHIP WITH ROTARY TRANSMISSION AXIS |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus in which the pump comprises three or more cylinders,
each cylinder being provided with a relatively reciprocating piston (include
diaphragm) to thereby form a plurality of pumping chambers, the
cylinders or a transmission element in common operative engagement
with said cylinders or pistons being adapted to rotate about a fixed
axis; said cylinders being physically arranged in a manner such
that their longitudinal axes either (1) intersect at a common point
or (2) extend parallel to said axis of rotation.
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270 | . Condition responsive fluid control |
This subclass is indented under subclass 269. Apparatus including fluid flow control means for varying
the flow of the fluid being pumped, said means being operated by
sensing the occurrence of a condition or change in condition.
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271 | . Motor driven |
This subclass is indented under subclass 269. Apparatus in which the pump is driven by a motor.
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272 | . Continuous unidirectional fluid bias on reciprocating member |
This subclass is indented under subclass 269. Apparatus in which there is provided fluid pressure responsive means located externally of the pumping chambers and associated with at least one of said plural cylinders or relatively reciprocating piston for exerting thereon a continuous force in one reciprocatory stroke direction to promote expansion or contraction of the pumping chamber associated with said one cylinder or piston. | |
273 | . Radial cylinders |
This subclass is indented under subclass 269. Apparatus in which the longitudinal axes of said plural
cylinders intersect at a common point from which they radiate and
are contained within a common plane perpendicular to said axis of
rotation.
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274 | CONDITION RESPONSIVE VARIABLE VOLUMETRIC CAPACITY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER PUMP (I.E., CLEARANCE CONTROL) |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus comprising condition responsive means to vary
the clearance volume of the expansible chamber of an expansible
chamber pump by sensing the occurrence of a condition or change
in condition.
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275 | . Valved clearance chamber |
This subclass is indented under subclass 274. Apparatus in which the means to vary the clearance volume
comprises a separate chamber for varying the capacity of the expansible chamber,
and a valve means for isolating said separate chamber from the expansible
chamber.
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276 | .. Connectable clearance chambers of opposed pump chambers |
This subclass is indented under subclass 275. Apparatus in which the pump is of the double acting type having two pumping chambers, each of said pumping chambers being connected to a separate clearance chamber, and at least two of the separate clearance chambers being interconnected by valve means. | |
277 | .. Plural chambers connected to single pump chamber |
This subclass is indented under subclass 275. Apparatus wherein a single expansible chamber has two or more clearance chambers connected thereto. | |
278 | EXTERNAL CONDITION RESPONSIVE PUMPED FLUID CONTROL |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus comprising fluid flow control means for varying
the flow of pumped fluid, and including means operated in response
to a condition or change in condition occurring externally of the
system other than a manually induced condition or change.
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279 | WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE PUMPED FLUID CONTROL |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus comprising fluid flow control means for varying
the flow of pumped fluid, and including means sensing the occurrence
of a condition or change in condition of either the pump or the
fluid being pumped to actuate the control means.
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280 | . Responsive to pump created drive motor condition |
This subclass is indented under subclass 279. Apparatus in which the pump is provided with a driving motor
and the sensing means responds to a condition of the motor or the operating
medium of the motor which is generated by a condition or change
of condition of the pump.
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281 | . Lubricant condition responsive |
This subclass is indented under subclass 279. Apparatus comprising a pumping unit having means for lubricating a part of the unit which is so related to the flow control means that such means is controlled in response to a condition or change in condition of the means lubricating the pumping unit. | |
282 | . Plural separate sensing means for a single fluid controller |
This subclass is indented under subclass 279. Apparatus in which the fluid flow control means comprises
a single flow controlling element for a single fluid passage controlled
by a plurality of separate sensing elements or signals, each responsive
to a different condition or change in such condition.
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283 | . Bypass or relief valve controls venting by movable pump chamber part |
This subclass is indented under subclass 279. Apparatus comprising a pump which includes a movable part or portion other than the pumping member but which is normally in contact with the pumping member, the part or portion normally being biased against the pumping member by pumped fluid pressure acting thereon, and in which there is a bypass or relief valve for pumped fluid, the operation of the bypass or relief valve relieving the pressure bias on the part or portion such that it moves out of contact with the pumping member to permit fluid to pass around the pumping member from the pump discharge to the inlet. | |
284 | . Bypass or relief valve carried by movable pumping member |
This subclass is indented under subclass 279. Apparatus in which a movable pumping member is provided with a bypass or relief passage and the fluid flow control means controlling such passages is carried by the pumping member. | |
285 | . Valve passage directly connecting concurrently contracting and expanding nonrotary pump chambers |
This subclass is indented under subclass 279. Apparatus comprising a pump of the nonrotary expansible
chamber type having plural pumping chambers, one of which is caused
to expand simultaneously with the contraction of another, and the
fluid flow control means comprises valve means which controls the
flow of fluid directly from the contracting chamber to the expanding
chamber.
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286 | . Plural pump units with individual or relative control |
This subclass is indented under subclass 279. Apparatus in which a plurality of pumping units are provided
and wherein the fluid flow control means operated in response to
a condition or change in condition individually controls the operating
characteristics of one unit relative to another and comprises (1)
means other than the valving required for the pumping function of
such unit or (2) means to operate the necessary valving of a pumping
unit in a manner inconsistent with the pumping function of such
unit.
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287 | .. Diverse capacity pumps |
This subclass is indented under subclass 286. Apparatus in which the pumping units have different volumetric
displacements to provide different rates of flow or different pressure heads.
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288 | .. Sequentially operated separate relief or bypass passages |
This subclass is indented under subclass 286. Apparatus in which the plurality of pumping units are each provided with a relief or bypass passage and the fluid flow control means comprises valve means which, in response to a condition, operates to serially open or close the passages. | |
289 | . Variable cutoff or pumping member controlled port |
This subclass is indented under subclass 279. Apparatus in which the pump includes an expansible chamber-type
pump having a supply or discharge port controlled by the position of
the pumping member and the position at which the pumping member
covers or uncovers the port is varied in response to the sensed
condition.
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290 | . Having timer or delay means for fluid controller |
This subclass is indented under subclass 279. Apparatus including means to cause or permit the fluid flow
control means to operate or not to operate for a period of time
after a change of condition has been sensed and then act to start, stop
or change the mode of operation of the means.
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291 | . Reversibly driven pump having bypass active in either flow direction |
This subclass is indented under subclass 279. Apparatus in which the pump is of the type in which the flow of fluid through the pump is caused to change direction and flow in the opposite direction when the direction of rotation of the pump element or the drive means is reversed and in which the fluid flow control means controls a bypass line or lines, the means being operable to direct fluid from the discharge to the inlet of the pump irrespective of the direction of the fluid flow through the pump. | |
292 | . Pumped fluid temperature responsive |
This subclass is indented under subclass 279. Apparatus where the condition or change in condition is the temperature of the pump or pumped fluid. | |
293 | . Driven pump part speed responsive |
This subclass is indented under subclass 279. Apparatus in which there is provided a sensing means responding to the speed of a driven portion of the pump means or the drive means for such means and which is related to the fluid flow control means to operate the latter when the pump portion or drive means attains a predetermined speed or changes speed. | |
294 | .. Centrifugally actuated |
This subclass is indented under subclass 293. Apparatus wherein the sensing means comprises centrifugally actuated means effecting operation of the fluid control means either (1) directly or (2) through a fluid control circuit. | |
295 | . Inlet throttle or stop valve |
This subclass is indented under subclass 279. Apparatus in which the fluid control means comprises valve
means other than a distributor which valve means varies the flow
of fluid entering the pumping means by restricting the size of,
or closing the inlet passage of the pumping means.
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296 | . Bypass or relief valve part carried by or carries distributor part |
This subclass is indented under subclass 279. Apparatus in which the fluid flow control means comprises
a bypass or relief valve which has at least one part thereof carried
by a distributor of the pump which carries at least one part of
a distributor of the pump.
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297 | . Expansible chamber pump distributor operation modified |
This subclass is indented under subclass 279. Apparatus in which the fluid flow control means includes a cyclically operable pump valve and means for modifying the normal operation of said valve. | |
297.5 | .. Liquid level responsive |
This subclass is indented under subclass 297. Apparatus in which the means for modifying the normal operation of said valve acts in response to the level of pump fluid. | |
298 | .. Inlet valve |
This subclass is indented under subclass 297. Apparatus in which the cyclically operable pump valve is the inlet or intake valve of the pump. | |
299 | . Normally open bypass or relief passage closed by increased pressure or flow |
This subclass is indented under subclass 279. Apparatus in which there is a bypass or relief line controlled by the fluid flow control means, the bypass or relief line being normally open to permit flow therethrough and the control means operating to close the line when the flow rate through the pump or the pressure generated by the pump increases above a minimum value. | |
300 | . Fluid flow rate responsive |
This subclass is indented under subclass 279. Apparatus in which the fluid flow control means is operated in response to the volume of fluid flowing through the pump or changes in the volume of fluid flowing through the pump. | |
301 | . Inlet pressure increase opens bypass from pump inlet to discharge |
This subclass is indented under subclass 279. Apparatus in which the fluid flow control means comprises a valve in a bypass passage around the pump, which valve is responsive to an increase in the inlet passage to permit fluid to flow from the inlet to the discharge side of the pump. | |
302 | . Plural paths having individual condition responsive control means |
This subclass is indented under subclass 279. Apparatus in which the flow control means control flow in two or more pumped fluid flow paths. | |
303 | .. Sequentially opened main line and bypass or relief paths |
This subclass is indented under subclass 302. Apparatus wherein one of the condition responsive fluid flow paths comprises a normally closed main line path in the pump inlet or outlet, and another comprises a normally closed path in a relief or bypass passage, said paths provided with valve means operated by the condition responsive means to open the main line path before the opening of the other. | |
304 | .. Plural bypass or relief paths |
This subclass is indented under subclass 302. Apparatus in which the condition responsive fluid control
means comprises means located in a plurality of separate bypass
or relief passages.
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305 | . Manual actuation of condition responsive valve |
This subclass is indented under subclass 279. Apparatus in which the fluid flow control means is provided
with a separate means under the control of a human operator for
operating the flow control means independently of the condition
sensed.
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306 | . Pump inlet or pump chamber vented to ambient (e.g., vacuum breaker) |
This subclass is indented under subclass 279. Apparatus in which the flow control means controls a passage
communicating with the atmosphere and the inlet of a pump or pumping chamber
of a pump and is operative in response to a condition of such pump
to admit atmospheric air to the pump inlet or pumping chamber to
reduce or destroy the normal vacuum which exists in the inlet or
in the pumping chamber during the intake stroke of the pump.
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307 | . Pressure responsive relief or bypass valve |
This subclass is indented under subclass 279. Apparatus in which the fluid flow control means controls a bypass or relief line. | |
308 | .. Having additional relief or bypass valve |
This subclass is indented under subclass 307. Apparatus in which there is an additional relief or bypass path having an independent control means to control the flow of fluid in the path. | |
309 | .. Responsive to pump inlet condition |
This subclass is indented under subclass 307. Apparatus in which the fluid flow control means is operated
in response to a condition of the fluid in the intake or low pressure
inlet of the pump.
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310 | .. Rotary expansible chamber pump |
This subclass is indented under subclass 307. Apparatus wherein the pump is of the rotary expansible chamber type. | |
311 | .. Adjustable spring loaded valve |
This subclass is indented under subclass 307. Apparatus in which the fluid control means comprises a valve which is biased to a closed position by means of a spring and means are provided for varying the bias of the spring. | |
312 | WITH MUFFLER ACTING ON PUMP FLUID |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus including means to attenuate sound created by
operation of the pump, said means acting upon the pump fluid to
accomplish the attenuation.
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313 | COMBINED |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus claimed in combination with features other than
the fluid impelling means or valving, the drive means or casing
or support structure for the pump and not provided for in preceding
subclasses.
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314 | SINGLE ACTING CHANGEABLE TO OR FROM DOUBLE ACTING |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus comprising a reciprocating pumping member (e.g., piston) having opposed working faces disposed in a pair of pumping chambers, both of said chambers being effective to pump fluid under one condition of operation and means to alter the operation thereof so as to cause only one of the pumping chambers to be active during continued reciprocation of the pumping member. | |
315 | REVERSE FLOW WITH UNIDIRECTIONAL DRIVE OR UNIDIRECTIONAL FLOW WITH REVERSE DRIVE |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus in which the pump has a mechanical pumping member
(e.g., rotor or piston) and an inlet flow line and means being provided
to (1) change the flow of the pumped fluid without altering the
movement of or direction of rotation of the pumping member, i.e.,
the inlet flow line under one condition of operation becomes the
outlet flow line under the other condition of operation and vice
versa or (2) change the direction of rotation of the pumping member
or a driving element therefor without reversing the direction of
flow of the pump fluid in the flow lines.
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316 | CORRELATED PUMP AND MOTOR OR CLUTCH CONTROL |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus in which the pump is driven by a motor or a selectively disengageable drive means (i.e., clutch), the motor or clutch having means (e.g., valve, switch, brake, starter-circuit, lever, etc.) for controlling its operation and the pump having control means associated therewith (i.e., pump fluid valve or displacement varying means), there being provided positive actuation means for both the motor or clutch control means and the pump control means, said motor or clutch control means and said pump control means being interrelated in a manner which causes or requires positive actuation of the pump control means upon actuation of the motor or clutch control means to at least one of its operative controlling positions, or vice versa. | |
317 | . Pump distributor control |
This subclass is indented under subclass 316. Apparatus in which the valve means associated with the pump
comprises a pump fluid distributor for cyclically controlling the
flow of pump fluid to or from the pump.
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318 | .. Mechanically interconnected pump and fluid motor distributors |
This subclass is indented under subclass 317. Apparatus comprising a motor of the type which is motivated by fluid (includes internal combustion engine type) and has valve means movable relative to the motor working member for cyclically controlling inlet or exhaust of motive fluid to and from the motor (i.e., motive fluid distributor); said motor valve means and said pump fluid distributor being interconnected by a mechanical element (includes abutment or lost motion-type interconnection) such that movement of the motor valve means causes movement of the pump fluid distributor, or vice versa. | |
319 | INCLUDING DISENGAGEABLE ROTARY OR FRANGIBLE DRIVE CONNECTION |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus in which the pump has a driven pumping member, the driving means including (1) a friction or interlocking means to secure drive continuity between two rotating members of the driving means, but being releasable to interrupt the drive, or (2) a member or part so designed as to break or rupture on overload so as to discontinue the drive. | |
320 | SERIALLY FORMED PUMPING CHAMBERS (E.G., ENDLESS) |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus in which one or more pumping members act to form
a progression of completely isolated variable volume pumping chambers
by a unidirectional movement.
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321 | MOTOR DRIVEN |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus in which the pump is driven by a significantly
claimed motor.
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322 | . Magnetostrictive chamber |
This subclass is indented under subclass 321. Apparatus in which the pump has an expansible chamber, at
least some of the walls of which are of such a nature as to change
dimension when subjected to a magnetic or electric force to change
the volume of the chamber and means to subject the walls to such
a force.
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323 | . Pump motor or starter driven by pump fluid |
This subclass is indented under subclass 321. Apparatus in which the pump has an inlet and outlet for
fluid pumped for external use, at least a portion of the fluid either
(1) prior to entry to the pump or (2) discharge from said pump outlet,
being utilized either immediately or stored for later use, and without
further addition of energy, under at least one phase or condition
of operation, as a source of motive fluid for a fluid motor which
is used to either drive the pump or provide motive power for starting
a motor (usually combustion engine) which drives the pump.
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324 | . Pump operated as motor to start prime mover drive |
This subclass is indented under subclass 321. Apparatus in which the pump is driven by a prime mover, there being provided either (1) adjusting or converting means for conditioning the pump for operation as a motor or (2) a source of motive fluid selectively communicable with the pump for causing the pump to be operated as a motor; operation of the pump as a motor serving to start or aid in starting the prime mover drive. | |
325 | . Reversely rotated for starting |
This subclass is indented under subclass 321. Apparatus in which the motor is of the type which unidirectionally rotates to cause the pump to operate and upon starting the motor operates for a limited time in a direction of rotation opposite to the normal pump driving direction of rotation (usually to unload the pump) and having means which then reverses the direction of rotation so as to operate the pump in the normal manner. | |
326 | . Including means for selectively varying motor speed or rotary motor direction |
This subclass is indented under subclass 321. Apparatus in which there is provided motor control means
which is operable at the will of a human operator, said control
means being effective upon operation thereof to either (1) change
the rate of movement of a motor working member or (2) change the
direction of working member rotation in a motor of the type having
a rotating working member.
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327 | . Reaction motor |
This subclass is indented under subclass 321. Apparatus in which the motor has a movable working member which receives its motive power as a consequence of the reactive force created by the discharge of motive fluid therefrom to the surrounding medium. | |
328 | . Spring or weight motor |
This subclass is indented under subclass 321. Apparatus in which the motor is of the type which includes
a movable member which is motivated by either (1) the force of gravity
or (2) a spring.
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329 | .. Fluid weight (e.g., gravity vessel) |
This subclass is indented under subclass 328. Apparatus in which a fluid material is utilized for causing
motion of the movable member, the principle force applied to movable
member being derived from gravitational force exerted thereon by
the fluent material (i.e., weight).
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330 | . Tide or wave motor |
This subclass is indented under subclass 321. Apparatus in which the motor has at least one movable working
member positioned and adapted to receive energy from the alternating, cyclic,
surface movement of a fluid body which movement is the result of
either tidal or wave action.
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331 | .. Float |
This subclass is indented under subclass 330. Apparatus in which the motor working member is buoyant so as to float in the water which is actuating it. | |
332 | ... Pivoted |
This subclass is indented under subclass 331. Apparatus in which the buoyant motor working member moves about a pivot point or fixed axis. | |
333 | ... Guided |
This subclass is indented under subclass 331. Apparatus in which the movement of the buoyant motor working member is restricted to a fixed path by a guiding and confining means, such as a slide or a track. | |
334 | . Fluid current motor |
This subclass is indented under subclass 321. Apparatus in which the motor has a movable working member
adapted to receive energy from an unconfined body of fluid, such
as the wind or a river current.
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335 | .. Including alternate drive |
This subclass is indented under subclass 334. Apparatus in which, in addition to the fluid current motor,
there is provided additional means to impart driving energy to the
pump.
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336 | .. Rotary parallel axis type |
This subclass is indented under subclass 334. Apparatus in which the motor working member moves unidirectionally about a fixed axis, said axis being substantially horizontal and oriented in a direction parallel to the flow of the moving fluid. | |
337 | . Buoyant motor |
This subclass is indented under subclass 321. Apparatus in which the motor has a buoyant movable working
member which member is positioned in a container for liquid, said
container being alternately filled and emptied so as to move the
buoyant member up and down or said buoyant member being alternately
filled and emptied so as to move up and down.
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338 | . Relatively movable pumping members driven by relatively movable working members |
This subclass is indented under subclass 321. Apparatus in which two or more pumping members which are
capable of or constrained to move relative to each other are driven
by two or more motor working members which are capable of or constrained
to move relative to each other.
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339 | .. Nonrotary pumping and fluid motor working members |
This subclass is indented under subclass 338. Apparatus in which the motor working members are motivated
by fluid (includes internal combustion engines) and in which said
pumping and motor working members partake of alternate to-and-fro
motion.
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340 | ... Common expansible chamber for oppositely movable working members |
This subclass is indented under subclass 339. Apparatus in which the relatively movable working members form opposite walls of a common expansible working chamber adapted to receive pressure or combustion working fluid, said working members moving toward and away from each other during expansion and contraction of the expansible working chamber. | |
341 | .... Mechanically interconnected |
This subclass is indented under subclass 340. Apparatus in which there is provided mechanical motion constraining means (e.g., linkage, gearing, etc.) for interconnecting the working members of said common expansible chamber in a manner which necessitates motion of one working member relative to another. | |
342 | ... Including closed fluid interconnection between working members |
This subclass is indented under subclass 339. Apparatus in which the working members are interconnected
by a body of fluid which is totally confined during at least a portion
of working member movement, the confining means for said body of
fluid being formed in part by said working members or portions connected
thereto so that movement of one working member necessitates movement
of the other.
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343 | ... Including mechanical interconnection to cause relative motion |
This subclass is indented under subclass 339. Apparatus in which there is provided mechanical motion constraining
means (e.g., linkage, gearing, etc.) for interconnecting the pumping or
working members in a manner which necessitates motion of one working
member relative to another or one pumping member relative to another.
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344 | ... Position of one working member controls motive fluid valve for another |
This subclass is indented under subclass 339. Apparatus in which there is provided valve means for controlling
motive fluid for one of said working members, said valve means being controlled
in response to another working member attaining a predetermined
position.
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345 | .... Control by single member responsive to position of each of plural working members |
This subclass is indented under subclass 344. Apparatus in which the control valve means comprises either (1) a multiway valve or (2) plural valve means and a single element for actuating each of the valve means said control valve means controlling motive fluid for the plural working members or actuating fluid for fluid operated valves which control motive fluid for the plural working members, each of said working members, either jointly or successively, operating said single element or said multiway valve. | |
346 | .... Independently operated valve for each working member |
This subclass is indented under subclass 344. Apparatus having a separate motive fluid control valve for
each working member and separate actuating means for each valve,
and wherein each working member separately controls an actuating
means for a valve controlling motive fluid for another of said working
members.
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347 | ... Single member controls motive fluid for each working member |
This subclass is indented under subclass 339. Apparatus having control valve means comprising either (1)
a multiway valve or (2) plural valve means and a single element
for actuating each of the valve means, said control valve means
controlling motive fluid for the plural working members or actuating
fluid for fluid operated valves which control motive fluid for the
plural working members.
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348 | . Common rotary pumping and fluid motor working member |
This subclass is indented under subclass 321. Apparatus in which there is provided a member which rotates
more than 3605 about a fixed axis, at least one portion of said
member, during different segments of each revolution thereof, serving
alternately as both a pumping member and a fluid motor working member.
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349 | . Common pump and motor chamber |
This subclass is indented under subclass 321. Apparatus in which there is provided means forming an expansible
and contractible chamber, said chamber serving both as an expansible motor
chamber and an expansible pumping chamber.
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350 | . Motor rotor intermediate coaxial pump rotors |
This subclass is indented under subclass 321. Apparatus in which the motor has a working member which
is drivingly connected to and located between opposite plural pumping members,
said motor working member and said plural pumping members having
a rotary motion of more than 360° in a single direction about
a single common axis.
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351 | . Pump rotor intermediate coaxial motor rotors |
This subclass is indented under subclass 321. Apparatus in which the pump has a pumping member which is
drivingly connected to and located between opposite plural motor
working members, said pumping member and said plural motor working
members having a rotary motion of more than 360° in a single
direction about a single common axis.
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352 | . Motor within rotary pumping member |
This subclass is indented under subclass 321. Apparatus in which the pump has a rotating pumping member
and at least a portion of the motor or motor part (e.g., armature,
runner, stator) is situated interiorly of the axial and radial limits
of said pumping member.
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353 | .. Armature within pumping member |
This subclass is indented under subclass 352. Apparatus in which the portion of the motor situated within
the pumping member is the rotor of an electric motor.
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354 | ... Stator within armature |
This subclass is indented under subclass 353. Apparatus in which the electric motor has a stator which is positioned radially interiorly of the rotor of the electric motor. | |
355 | . Pump within rotary working member |
This subclass is indented under subclass 321. Apparatus in which the motor has a rotating working member
and at least a portion of the pump or pump part (e.g., stator, runner,
etc.) is situated interiorly of the axial and radial limits of said
working member.
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356 | .. Pump within armature |
This subclass is indented under subclass 355. Apparatus in which the rotating working member is the rotor of an electric motor. | |
357 | . Pump fluid communicates with sealed chamber containing armature |
This subclass is indented under subclass 321. Apparatus in which the pump is driven by an electric motor
comprising rotatable armature and stator portions, said armature
rotating in a chamber which is fluidly isolated from said stator,
and in which the pumped fluid communicates with said armature containing
chamber.
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358 | . Pump - motor unit raised in vertical conduit by pressure fluid applied below unit |
This subclass is indented under subclass 321. Apparatus in which the pump and motor are carried in or from unitary structure which is movable through a vertically disposed fluid conduit by fluid under pressure applied beneath the structure to elevate the pump and motor from a working position at the lower end of the conduit to an inoperative position at the upper end. | |
359 | . Adjustable motor and pump rotor unit or relatively adjustable aligned pump and motor rotary shafts |
This subclass is indented under subclass 321. Apparatus in which (1) both the motor and pump are of the
rotary type, the rotors of the motor and pump being connected to
operate as a unit, there being means provided to adjust the running
position of the rotor unit with respect to the pump casing or (2)
the driving connection between the motor and pump includes generally
aligned rotary pump and motor shafts, there being means provided
to adjust the running position of one of the shafts relative to
the other (e.g., radially, axially, etc.).
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360 | . Including means for facilitating assembly or disassembly of pump to or from motor or fixed support |
This subclass is indented under subclass 321. Apparatus in which there is provided means designed to aid
in securing or detaching the pump and motor to or from each other
or to or from a supporting structure.
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361 | . Pump and motor unitarily adjustable relative to fixed support |
This subclass is indented under subclass 321. Apparatus in which the pump and motor are rigidly secured
to each other to form an integral pump motor unit, the unit being
adjustably secured to a stationary frame or base so as to be selectively
movable relative thereto.
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362 | . Pump and motor interconnected by endless flexible transmission element |
This subclass is indented under subclass 321. Apparatus in which the power transmitting connection between the motor and the pump includes a continuous flexible member, e.g., belt, chain, etc., which moves in an endless path to transmit the driving power. | |
363 | . Resiliently mounted pump or motor |
This subclass is indented under subclass 321. Apparatus in which the means for mounting the motor in driving relation to the pump includes vibration dampening means (e.g., spring, rubber block, etc.) for either (1) resiliently supporting the pump or motor to a mounting (e.g., base, casing, etc.) on which they are commonly supported, or (2) resiliently attaching the motor to the pump or vice versa. | |
364 | . Internal-combustion engine |
This subclass is indented under subclass 321. Apparatus in which the motor comprises a chamber having
a movable wall portion (i.e., working member) cooperating therewith
to form an alternately expansible and contractable chamber, expansion
of said chamber being caused by the burning of a combustible fluid within
the chamber, said chamber expansion causing movement of said movable
wall portion, the movable wall portion being connected to the pump.
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365 | . Axial thrust balancing means for rotary pump and motor |
This subclass is indented under subclass 321. Apparatus in which the pump has a pumping member and the
motor has a working member, each of said members rotating about
a common axis, there being provided means for applying an axial
force (i.e., in the longitudinal direction of said axis of rotation)
to said pumping and working members in opposition to the combined
net axial force produced by said pumping and working members.
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366 | . Including means utilizing pump fluid for augmenting cooling, lubricating, sealing, or cleaning of motor |
This subclass is indented under subclass 321. Apparatus in which there is provided means for allowing
at least a portion of the fluid which flows through the pump to
either (1) contact a motor or motor part, (2) induce flow of or
pressurize a secondary fluid which contacts a motor or motor part,
or (3) transfer heat to a secondary fluid or element which contacts
a motor or motor part; said means having as its disclosed function
the augmentation of cooling, lubricating, sealing, or cleansing
of the motor or motor part.
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367 | .. Heat exchange means between pump fluid and secondary motor contacting fluid |
This subclass is indented under subclass 366. Apparatus in which an intermediate fluid is utilized for
cooling, lubricating or sealing the motor, said intermediate fluid
being separate from and in heat exchange relationship with the pumped
fluid.
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368 | .. Including additional means for motivating fluid flow to or from motor (e.g., auxiliary pump, pump fluid induced flow path, etc.) |
This subclass is indented under subclass 366. Apparatus in which there is provided means (e.g., auxiliary pump) in addition to the pump driven by the motor, said additional means either (1) serving to cause or aid in causing flow, agitation, or pressurization of pump fluid which contacts the motor or (2) receiving energy from the pump fluid to cause or impart flow, agitation or pressurization of a secondary fluid which contacts the motor. | |
369 | .. Pump fluid directed to motor via downstream branched flow path |
This subclass is indented under subclass 366. Apparatus in which there is provided a divided flow path
or pump fluid which has been acted upon by the pumping member of
said pump, one branch of said divided flow path serving to direct
pump fluid to the motor or part thereof.
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370 | ... Recirculated through pump |
This subclass is indented under subclass 369. Apparatus in which the pump fluid which is directed to the motor or motor part by way of said downstream divided flow path is returned to the pump to be recirculated therethrough. | |
371 | .. Pump fluid flows serially from motor through pump |
This subclass is indented under subclass 366. Apparatus in which the pump fluid is directed to the motor or part thereof upstream of and prior to engagement with the pumping member of the pump. | |
372 | . Interrelated or common lubricating or cooling means for pump and motor |
This subclass is indented under subclass 321. Apparatus in which both the pump and motor are cooled or
lubricated by a common or interrelated cooling or lubrication means.
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373 | . With means to prevent heat transfer between pump and motor |
This subclass is indented under subclass 321. Apparatus in which there is provided means which has as
its particular function the prevention of heat transfer between
the motor or part thereof and the pump or part thereof, or between
motive fluid and pumped fluid.
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374 | . Including manual, mechanical, or diverse drive |
This subclass is indented under subclass 321. Apparatus in which, in addition to the pump motor, there
is provided secondary means adapted to impart driving energy to
the pump, said secondary means comprising either (1) an element
(e.g., handle, tool) which is adapted for selective manual operation
at the will of a human operator, (2) a secondary motor for driving
the pump which is of a basically different type, or (3) a mechanically
driven element connected in driving relationship with the pump and
receiving its driving energy from a source other than the working
member of the pump motor.
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375 | . Fluid motor |
This subclass is indented under subclass 321. Apparatus in which the motor is of the type which includes
a movable working member (e.g., piston, turbine runner, diaphragm,
etc.) which is motivated by a fluid.
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376 | .. Steam motor discharge into pump fluid |
This subclass is indented under subclass 375. Apparatus in which the fluid utilized for motivation of the fluid motor working member is steam, the steam, after having acted upon the motor working member, being directed into the pump or pump fluid flow line so as to commingle with the pump fluid. | |
377 | .. Serial flow fluid from pumping chamber through motor working chamber |
This subclass is indented under subclass 375. Apparatus in which the fluid motor is of the expansible
chamber or pulsator or fluid link type, the motor working member
thereof driving a pumping member which cooperates with a pumping
chamber to cause alternate expansion and contraction thereof to
pump fluid therefrom, the fluid expelled from said pumping chamber
flowing serially therefrom through the expansible motor working
chamber or the pulsator or fluid link chamber.
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378 | ... Pulsator type |
This subclass is indented under subclass 377. Apparatus in which the fluid motor is of the pulsator or
fluid link type.
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379 | .. With motive fluid generator |
This subclass is indented under subclass 375. Apparatus in which there is provided significantly claimed motive fluid generating apparatus (e.g., pump boiler, etc.) for either (1) increasing the pressure or velocity of a fluid which is used to motivate the fluid motor or (2) decreasing the pressure of a fluid which is withdrawn from the fluid motor to allow atmospheric or ambient pressure fluid to cause motivation of the fluid motor. | |
380 | ... Internal-combustion engine |
This subclass is indented under subclass 379. Apparatus in which the motive fluid generating apparatus
comprises an internal combustion engine which is motivated by a
combustible mixture, the combustible mixture or a component thereof
being additionally used, either prior to, during, or after combustion,
as the source of motivating fluid for the fluid motor.
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381 | ... Combustion products generator for motor |
This subclass is indented under subclass 379. Apparatus in which the fluid which drives the fluid motor
is the product of a combustion process and the means to form the
combustion products is claimed.
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382 | ... Plural pumping members; one additionally supplying motive fluid for second |
This subclass is indented under subclass 379. Apparatus including a plurality of pumping members which
pump fluid for external use, one of said pumping members also additionally supplying
motive fluid for a fluid motor which drives another pumping member.
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383 | ... Pulsator or fluid link |
This subclass is indented under subclass 379. Apparatus in which the means for increasing the pressure
of the motive fluid comprises an enclosed chamber containing the
motive fluid (i.e., pulsator fluid) the boundaries of said chamber
being formed in part by a movable driving member (e.g., pulse pump
piston) and the fluid motor working member (e.g., piston), said
fluid being in a state of total confinement within the boundaries
of said chamber during at least a portion of driving member movement,
whereby movement of the driving member in one direction causes displacement
of said fluid so as to transmit energy from the driving member through
the medium of said fluid to said fluid motor working member, and at
least a portion of said fluid returning from whence it came upon
movement of the driven member in the opposite direction.
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384 | .... Pneumatic |
This subclass is indented under subclass 383. Apparatus in which at least a portion of the confined fluid
is compressible (e.g., air).
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385 | .... With means to supply or vent pulsator fluid |
This subclass is indented under subclass 383. Apparatus in which means is provided to supply additional
fluid to or exhaust fluid from the fluid confining chamber.
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386 | ..... Working member position responsive |
This subclass is indented under subclass 385. Apparatus in which the means for supplying or exhausting fluid is made effective in response to the attainment of a predetermined position by the fluid motor working member. | |
387 | ..... Pulse piston position responsive |
This subclass is indented under subclass 385. Apparatus in which the means for supplying or exhausting fluid is made effective in response to the attainment of a predetermined position by the driving member. | |
388 | ..... Pressure responsive |
This subclass is indented under subclass 385. Apparatus in which the means for supplying or venting fluid is made effective in response to the existing pressure of the confined fluid. | |
389 | .... Plural collapsible walls |
This subclass is indented under subclass 383. Apparatus in which both the movable driving member and the fluid motor working member are fabricated of either (1) flexible material or (2) rigid members hinged or interfitted together so that the members are movable relative to each other; the flexing of the material or relative movement of the rigid members of the driven member serving to cause flexing of the material or relative movement of the rigid members of the fluid motor working members. | |
390 | ... Fluid pump |
This subclass is indented under subclass 379. Apparatus in which the motive fluid generating apparatus comprises a fluid pump (e.g., centrifugal, expansible chamber, axial flow, etc.). | |
391 | .. Motor discharge into or upstream of pumping chamber |
This subclass is indented under subclass 375. Apparatus in which the pump is of the type having an expansible
pumping chamber, the exhaust motive fluid from the fluid motor being
directed into the pumping chamber or into the pump fluid before
the pump fluid enters the expansible pumping chamber.
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392 | .. Common pumping and motor working member |
This subclass is indented under subclass 375. Apparatus in which there is provided a movable wall member
which forms both the motor working member and the pumping member, said
member comprising either (1) a piston which reciprocates within
a single continuous working chamber of uniform internal cross-sectional
dimensions to divide same into motor and pump chamber portions or,
(2) a deformable or collapsible member (e.g., diaphragm, bellows,
etc.) which has a portion thereof secured to a single continuous
working chamber to divide same into motor and pump chamber portions;
whereby, application of motive fluid to said motor chamber portion
causes movement of said member for expanding said motor chamber
portion and simultaneously contracting said pump chamber portion.
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393 | ... With additional unitary common pumping and motor working member |
This subclass is indented under subclass 392. Apparatus in which the movable chamber dividing member is rigidly secured to a second movable chamber dividing member which separates a second single continuous chamber into a single motor and pump chamber portions. | |
394 | ... Collapsible common member |
This subclass is indented under subclass 392. Apparatus in which the movable member is deformable and comprises either a wall portion formed of flexible material or rigid members hinged or interfitted together so that the members are movable relative to each other; the flexing of the material or the relative movement of the members constituting the movement which effects the work function of the expansible pump and motor chambers. | |
395 | .... Diaphragm |
This subclass is indented under subclass 394. Apparatus in which the deformable member comprises a relatively
thin membrane like element having a peripheral edge portion, said member
being adapted to be associated with a surrounding or encompassing
tubular rigid chamber forming means and extending transversely thereof
to form a separating wall for dividing said chamber into respective
motor and pump chambers, the outer peripheral edge of said membrane
being in sealing relationship with the encompassing wall of said
tubular structure.
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396 | .. Rectilinearly reciprocating motor working members coaxial with intermediate unitary pumping member |
This subclass is indented under subclass 375. Apparatus in which the pump has a movable pumping member
which is driven by plural fluid motor working members, said working and
pumping members having an alternate to-and-fro motion along a common
longitudinal axis of reciprocation, the pumping member being located
between said motor working members and connected thereto in a manner such
that all of said members move in unison during the normal mode of
operation (includes flexible wall type motors and pumps).
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397 | .. Rectilinearly reciprocating pumping members coaxial with intermediate unitary motor working member |
This subclass is indented under subclass 375. Apparatus in which the fluid motor has a movable working
member for driving plural pumping members, said working and pumping members
having an alternate to-and-fro motion along a common longitudinal
axis of reciprocation, the motor working member being located between
said pumping members and drivingly connected thereto in a manner
such that all of said members move in unison during the normal mode
of operation; (includes flexible wall type motors and pumps).
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398 | .. Rectilinearly reciprocating cylinder and piston-type motor |
This subclass is indented under subclass 375. Apparatus in which the fluid motor is of the type comprising a cylinder and a piston, one of which is the movable motor working member and cooperates with the other to form an expansible motive fluid working chamber, said working member partaking of an alternate to-and-fro motion in a straight line. | |
399 | ... Rectilinearly reciprocating cylinder and piston-type pump |
This subclass is indented under subclass 398. Apparatus in which the fluid motor drives a pump of the type comprising a cylinder and a piston, one of which is a movable pumping member and cooperates with the other to form an expansible pumping chamber, said pumping member partaking of an alternate to-and-fro motion in a straight line. | |
400 | .... Interconnected moving cylinder and piston |
This subclass is indented under subclass 399. Apparatus in which (1) the motor piston is the movable motor working member and is drivingly connected to the pump cylinder which is the movable pumping member, or (2) the motor cylinder is the movable motor working member and is drivingly connected to the pump piston which is the movable pumping member. | |
401 | .... Integral pump and motor pistons |
This subclass is indented under subclass 399. Apparatus in which the motor piston is the movable motor
working member and the pump piston is the movable pumping member,
said motor piston being drivingly connected to the pump piston in
a manner such that both of said pistons move together in unison
during the normal mode of operation.
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402 | ..... Constantly applied force in education stroke direction |
This subclass is indented under subclass 401. Apparatus in which there is provided means (e.g., spring)
for continuously applying a force to the pump piston or part connected
thereto for continuously urging the pump piston in a direction to
contract the pumping chamber.
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403 | ..... Double acting motor piston |
This subclass is indented under subclass 401. Apparatus in which the motor piston cooperates with a single continuous motor cylinder to divide same into a pair of opposed expansible working chambers, there being means provided for controlling the supply or exhaust of motive fluid to or from each of said opposed working chambers to drive the motor piston in opposite directions. | |
404 | ...... Double acting pump piston |
This subclass is indented under subclass 403. Apparatus in which the pump piston cooperates with a single continuous pump cylinder to divide same into a pair of opposed expansible pumping chambers, movement of said pump piston in opposite directions serving to alternately expand and contract said opposed pumping chambers, there being provided means for controlling the inlet or discharge of pumped fluid to each of said chambers which is not of the type which controls serial flow of pumped fluid from one chamber to the other. | |
405 | .. Rotary motor |
This subclass is indented under subclass 375. Apparatus in which the movable working member partakes of
a unidirectional rotary motion about a fixed axis.
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406 | ... Unitary pump and motor rotors |
This subclass is indented under subclass 405. Apparatus in which the rotary motor working member is directly
connected to or integral with a rotary pumping member such that
the working member rotates the pumping member in unison therewith.
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407 | .... Overhung from central support |
This subclass is indented under subclass 406. Apparatus in which the pump and motor rotors are connected together by a shaft there being provided a central bearing means intermediate the rotors for supporting the shaft, there being no support means for the shaft outboard of either of the rotors; i.e., the shaft is cantilevered or overhung from both ends of the central bearing to carry the pump and motor rotors. | |
408 | .... Axial flow motor and pump |
This subclass is indented under subclass 406. Apparatus in which the direction of flow of motive fluid through the motor rotor is substantially parallel to the axis of rotation while the fluid is acting on the rotor to produce work and the direction of flow of pump fluid through the rotary pumping member is also substantially parallel to the axis of rotation while being acted upon by the pumping member. | |
409 | .... Axial flow motor and centrifugal pump |
This subclass is indented under subclass 406. Apparatus in which the direction of flow of motive fluid through the motor rotor is substantially parallel to the axis of rotation while the fluid is acting on the rotor to produce work; the rotary pumping member producing a rotary movement of the pump fluid to utilize the centrifugal force developed thereby to effect the pumping action. | |
410.1 | . Electric or magnetic motor: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 321. Apparatus in which the motor is of the type which includes
a movable working member (e.g., armature) which is motivated by
electricity or a magnetic field.
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411 | .. Including electric power generating or storage means |
Apparatus under subclasses 410.1+ having means for storing electrical energy (e.g., battery, etc.), or for generating electrical power for use by the electric motor which drives the pump. | |
412 | .. Collapsible wall pump |
Apparatus under subclasses 410.1+ in which the electric motor drives a pump of the type having an expansible and contractible pumping chamber, at least a portion of said pumping chamber being defined by a deformable wall which is formed either of flexible material or rigid members hinged or interfitted together so that the members are movable relative to each other; the flexing of the material or the relative movement of the members constituting the movement which effects the pumping function of the expansible and contractible chamber. | |
413.1 | ... Diaphragm type: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 412. Apparatus in which the deformable wall comprises a relatively
thin membranelike member having a peripheral edge portion, said
member being adapted to be associated with a surrounding or encompassing
tubular rigid structure to extend transversely thereof to form a
closing wall for said tubular structure, the outer peripheral edge
of said membrane being in sealing relationship with the encompassing
wall of said tubular structure.
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413.2 | .... Piezoelectric driven: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 413.1. Apparatus wherein the membranelike member is motivated to
provide a pumping action by attaching to the membrane a crystalline
substance, and a mechanical stress is produced by subjecting the
crystalline substance to an electrical voltage.
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413.3 | .... Of semiconductor material (e.g., silicon, germanium, etc.): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 413.1. Apparatus wherein the membranelike member is made of a solid
crystalline substance (e.g., silicon or germanium) that has an electrical conductivity
greater than an insulator but less than a good conductor.
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414 | .. Internal - external pressure balancer |
Apparatus under subclasses 410.1+ in which the
motor has a sealed housing, means being provided to cause the internal
pressure in said housing or some part thereof to be the same as or
bear some selected relationship to the ambient pressure on the exterior
of the housing.
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415 | .. Reciprocating rigid pumping member |
Apparatus under subclasses 410.1+ in which the pump is of the type comprising a rigid pumping member which alternately moves to-and-fro (includes oscillatory movement). | |
416 | ... Reciprocating motor |
This subclass is indented under subclass 415. Apparatus wherein the working member of the electric motor
alternately moves to-and-fro (includes oscillatory movement).
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417 | .... Unitary pump and motor working member |
This subclass is indented under subclass 416. Apparatus wherein the working member of the pump and the working member of the motor are either formed as a single element or rigidly interconnected for unitary movement. | |
418 | ..... Opposed pumping member faces (e.g., double acting) |
This subclass is indented under subclass 417. Apparatus in which the rigid pumping member is provided with a pair of oppositely directed pumping faces, said pumping member cooperating with a single pump cylinder to divide same into a pair of opposed expansible pumping chambers or with plural pump cylinders to form plural plural expansible pumping chamber; reciprocation of said pumping member in one stroke direction serving to expand one pump chamber and simultaneously contract another | |
419 | ... Relatively movable pumping members |
This subclass is indented under subclass 415. Apparatus in which the pump comprises a plurality of rigid pumping members which move or are capable of moving relative to one another incident to the operation of the pump. | |
420 | .. Pump magnetically coupled to rotary drive |
Apparatus under subclasses 410.1+ in which there is provided a rotary magnetic driving element and a rotary magnetic driven element formed by or connected to the pumping member, the power being transmitted from the driving to the driven element by the magnetic attraction therebetween. | |
421 | .. Trapped air motor seal (i.e., diving bell type) |
Apparatus under subclasses 410.1+ in which the electric driving motor is sealed from the pump fluid by means of air trapped inside the motor casing, such as in a diving bell. | |
422 | .. Sealed service conduit |
Apparatus under subclasses 410.1+ in which a sealed, tubular means is connected to or formed integrally in a cover or casing enclosing the electric motor; the said means forming or containing a service conductor (e.g., electric conduit, lubricant conductor, etc.). | |
423.1 | .. Rotary motor and rotary nonexpansible chamber pump |
Apparatus under subclasses 410.1+ in which the working members of both the pump and the motor perform their work by means of a unidirectional rotary motion; the pump working member acting to pump fluid by a centrifugal, centripetal or screw effect, i.e., not by positive displacement of the fluid by an expansible chamber effect. | |
423.2 | ... Vacuum cleaner |
This subclass is indented under subclass 423.1. Apparatus wherein the pump is specifically adapted to create
a suction to clean a surface.
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423.3 | ... Submersible type |
This subclass is indented under subclass 423.1. Apparatus wherein the pump and motor are constructed to operate when completely surrounded by the fluid to be pumped. | |
423.4 | ... Turbomolecular pump |
This subclass is indented under subclass 423.1. Apparatus wherein the pump has rapidly rotating fins to impart a high momentum to gas molecules to achieve a high vacuum. | |
423.5 | ... Plural units |
This subclass is indented under subclass 423.1. Apparatus wherein there is more than one pump and motor combination used together. | |
423.6 | ... Having nonflexible means to transmit power between motor shaft and pump shaft |
This subclass is indented under subclass 423.1. Apparatus wherein the motor shaft and pump shaft are not
directly connected and there is a means to transmit the power from
the motor shaft to the pump shaft which is not an elastomeric endless
belt.
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423.7 | ... With specific motor details |
This subclass is indented under subclass 423.1. Apparatus wherein there is provided specific details to
the motor such as the armature, rotor windings, circuits, etc.
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423.8 | ... Having additional means to remove heat from pump or motor |
This subclass is indented under subclass 423.1. Apparatus wherein there is provided cooling means using
fluid other than the pumped fluid in cool the pump or motor, or
for materials surrounding the pump or motor to conduct the heat
away from the pump or motor.
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423.9 | ... Having means to prevent debris from entering pump |
This subclass is indented under subclass 423.1. Apparatus wherein means are provided to block the entrance of foreign matter to the pump chamber or means to separate foreign material from the pumped fluid. | |
423.15 | ... Having means to mount pump and motor in working position |
This subclass is indented under subclass 423.1. Apparatus wherein there is provided a means to position and hold the pump and motor combination in its working environment. | |
423.11 | ... Having means to prevent fluid leaking between pump and motor |
This subclass is indented under subclass 423.1. Apparatus wherein there is provided a sealing means to prevent
pumped fluid from leaving the pumping chamber and entering the motor chamber.
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423.12 | ... Having bearing |
This subclass is indented under subclass 423.1. Apparatus wherein there are provided a bearing to support
the shaft of the motor or pump.
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423.13 | .... With lubricator |
This subclass is indented under subclass 423.12. Apparatus wherein there is provided means to provide a fluid
which is not the pumped fluid to reduce the friction in the bearing.
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423.14 | ... With specific housing details |
This subclass is indented under subclass 423.1. Apparatus wherein there is provided specific structure of the housing for the pump or motor. | |
424.1 | ... Supported for rotation on vertical axis |
This subclass is indented under subclass 423.1. Apparatus in which the pump and motor unit is provided with
support means such that when the unit is supported in operational
position to perform the pumping function the rotation axis of the
pump and motor is disposed vertically.
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424.2 | .... Motor mounted below pump |
This subclass is indented under subclass 424.1. Apparatus wherein the pump is disposed above the motor. | |
410.2 | .. Having piezoelectric driven blade: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 410.1. Apparatus wherein a pumping member includes a flat and thin,
flexible member which is motivated to provide the pumping action
by attaching to the flexible member a crystalline substance, and
a mechanical stress is produced by subjecting the crystalline substance
to an electrical voltage.
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410.3 | .. Rotary expansible chamber pump: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 410.1. Apparatus wherein a pumping member is turning in a single direction about a fixed or movable axis thereby increasing and decreasing volume of an enclosed space which is adapted to receive and discharge a fluid. | |
410.4 | ... Interengaging rotary pumping members: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 410.3. Apparatus wherein a plurality of pumping members rotating
about fixed axes have surface portions disposed to maintain a line
contact therebetween against which pressure fluid reacts to thereby
form a boundary of the enclosed space.
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410.5 | ... Helical pumping member having planetary movement (e.g., scroll): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 410.3. Apparatus wherein the pumping member includes continuous working portions in the form of a spiral lying in the same plane and having increasing radius, and has circular translatory or oscillatory movement without rotation about its axis while the axis moves in an orbit. | |
425 | SEPARATE MANUAL AND POWER DRIVEN PUMPING MEMBERS |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus comprising a plurality of separate pumping units
each having a pumping member or a plurality of pumping members operable
in a single pumping chamber one of said pumping members being operated
by power means such as a motor or driven shaft and another of the
pumping members being designed to be operated manually by an operator.
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426 | PLURAL PUMPS WITH INDIVIDUAL OR RELATIVE CONTROL |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus comprising a plurality of pumping units and control
means to change the operating characteristics of one relative to another.
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427 | . Distributor adjustment |
This subclass is indented under subclass 426. Apparatus in which at least one of the pumping units has a cycle of operation and a valve (distributor) which operates in a given manner or pattern in accordance with the cycle of operation and the control means is effective to modify or disable the pattern of operation of the valve. | |
428 | . Bypass control |
This subclass is indented under subclass 426. Apparatus in which at least one of the pumps has means to
bypass fluid from or around the pump to waste or back to supply
and the control means is effective to control said bypass.
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429 | . Adjustment with respect to common drive |
This subclass is indented under subclass 426. Apparatus in which the pumping units are driven by a single
common drive member (e.g., shaft) and the control means is effective
to change the relationship of at least one of the pumps with respect
to the drive member.
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430 | INCLUDING MEANS TO (1) AGITATE PUMP FLUID, OR (2) PREVENT FOREIGN MATERIAL SETTLING FROM PUMP FLUID |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus including means for contact with or by the pump
fluid effective to impart a continual motion to the pump fluid in
a manner or direction other than that which is necessary to effect
pumping of said fluid to cause solid material to remain suspended
in, or become entrained with said pump fluid.
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431 | . By application of separate fluid |
This subclass is indented under subclass 430. Apparatus in which said means comprises a fluid other than
the pump fluid which is applied to or injected into the pump fluid.
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432 | INCLUDING APPLICATION OF SEPARATE FLUID TO PUMP VALVE |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus in which the pump is provided with a valve to
control the pump fluid and including means to apply or direct a
fluid other than the pump fluid to some portion of the valve.
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433 | . Liquid pool seal for gas pump valve |
This subclass is indented under subclass 432. Apparatus in which the fluid pumped is a gas and a body of liquid is provided which contacts the valve and through which the pumped gas passes, the liquid acting to prevent gas leakage through the valve when closed. | |
434 | INCLUDING SEPARATE PORT ON NONCYCLIC VALVE FOR DRAINING PUMP PORTION |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus in which the pump fluid is liquid, the pump including
a port or valve other than the ports or valves necessary to the
normal operation of the pump, said port or valve being positioned
in the pump chamber or pump fluid conduit to allow pump fluid therein
to flow through said port or upon actuation of said valve to drain
said pumping chamber or conduits.
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435 | INCLUDING SEPARATE PORT ON NONCYCLIC VALVE FOR VENTING OR FILLING PUMP PORTION |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus in which the pump fluid is liquid, the pump including
port or valve other than the ports or valves necessary to the normal operation
of pump, said port or valve being positioned in the pump chamber
or pump fluid conduit to permit the escape of gases from the pump
or conduit or to permit the filling of the pump or conduit with
liquid for priming purposes.
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436 | TRANSVERSELY MOVABLE IMPELLING MEMBER (E.G., PADDLE) |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus in which there is provided a fluid conduit and a separate impelling member for propelling fluid through the conduit, the impelling member having motion or a component of motion which is transverse to the direction of fluid flow in the conduit said transverse motion or component of motion being effective to propel or aid in the propulsion of the fluid through the conduit. | |
437 | EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus comprising a chamber having a wall portion or
pumping member movable to effect a change in volume of said chamber
and means to control the flow of pump fluid into or out of said
chamber.
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438 | . Liquid coolant introduced into gas pump chamber or inlet |
This subclass is indented under subclass 437. Apparatus in which the fluid pumped is a gas and means are
provided to introduce a liquid into the gas while it is in the pump
chamber or prior to its introduction into the chamber for the purpose
of cooling the gas.
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439 | . Having additional chamber intake connection from nonpumping space |
This subclass is indented under subclass 437. Apparatus in which the expansible chamber in addition to
the normal inlet for pump fluid is provided with a connection to
a space in the pump which does not form a part of the expansible
chamber or the flow path of pump fluid to or from the chamber so
as to draw fluid from said space.
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440 | . Having separate noncyclic valve (e.g., bypass, etc.) |
This subclass is indented under subclass 437. Apparatus provided with valve means other than that necessary
for controlling inlet and discharge of pumped fluid to the pump
chamber during normal operation of the pump, said valve means being
operable to control the flow of pumped fluid to or from the pump
chamber or conduit therefor.
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441 | .. For serial control of pump fluid (e.g., throttle valve) |
This subclass is indented under subclass 440. Apparatus in which said valve means is effective to control the pump fluid in the line of normal flow to or from the pump chamber, i.e., a throttle or stop valve in the flow line, not a valve which diverts the pump fluid flow from the normal course. | |
442 | . Selectively usable plural inlet or outlet distributors for single chamber |
This subclass is indented under subclass 437. Apparatus in which a plurality of inlet or a plurality of
outlet distributors are provided in a single chamber and means are
provided for selectively disabling at least one of the plural distributors
such that fluid may be supplied to or discharged from the chamber
through different distributors at different times.
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443 | . Pressure responsive distributor opened responsive to pumping member position |
This subclass is indented under subclass 437. Apparatus in which the means for controlling pump fluid
to or from the pump chamber includes valve means of the type which
normally opens or closes responsive to a pressure differential between
the pump chamber and an inlet or discharge conduit for cyclically
controlling pump fluid for the pumping operation and including means
operable as a result of the pumping member being moved to a given
position in the pump chamber for moving said valve to open position
irrespective of said pressure differential.
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444 | .. Distributor in piston |
This subclass is indented under subclass 443. Apparatus in which the pressure responsive distributor which is moved to open position is located on or carried by a piston-type pumping member (includes diaphragm-type pumping member). | |
445 | ... Including means to open distributor in fixed chamber wall |
This subclass is indented under subclass 444. Apparatus in which the expansible chamber pump is additionally provided with valve means located within a fixed wall portion of the pump chamber forming means (e.g., cylinder), said valve means being of the type which normally opens or closes responsive to a pressure differential between the pump chamber and an inlet or discharge conduit for cyclically controlling pump fluid for the pumping operation and including means operable as a result of the pumping member being moved to a given position in the pump chamber for moving said valve to open position irrespective of said pressure differential. | |
446 | . Having means for holding pressure responsive distributor open |
This subclass is indented under subclass 437. Apparatus in which the means for controlling pump fluid
to or from the pump chamber includes valve means of the type which
normally opens or closes responsive to a pressure differential between
the pump chamber and an inlet or discharge conduit for cyclically
controlling pump fluid for the pumping operation and includes means
for moving and holding said valve in open position irrespective
of said pressure differential.
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447 | . Pressure responsive distributor continuously biased open |
This subclass is indented under subclass 437. Apparatus in which the means for controlling pump fluid to or from the pump chamber includes valve means of the type which normally opens or closes responsive to a pressure differential between the pump chamber and an inlet or discharge conduit for cyclically controlling pump fluid for the pumping operation and including means other than the pump fluid (e.g., spring, weight, float, etc.), for continuously exerting a force on said valve in the valve opening direction. | |
448 | . Pump mounted in vertical tubular flow conduit removable as unit by driving rod manipulation |
This subclass is indented under subclass 437. Apparatus in which the pumping member is provided with an operating rod and the pump as a whole is mounted in a vertically disposed pipe or tube for conducting fluid and the pump and its mounting in the tube are so related that the whole pump is removable from the tube solely by manipulation of the operating rod. | |
449 | .. Removable unit having piston normally fixed in conduit |
This subclass is indented under subclass 448. Apparatus in which the pump is provided with a piston which is fixed with respect to the pipe or tube and is stationary during operation of the pump, but is so mounted as to be removed with the pump unit. | |
450 | .. With latching or anchoring means released by rod movement |
This subclass is indented under subclass 448. Apparatus in which the means for mounting the pump in the tube includes relatively movable parts for positively holding the pump against movement in the tube; the release of the pump being effected by the movement of one of the parts by the operating rod for the pumping member. | |
451 | . Valve element mounted in fixed chamber wall removable with pumping member |
This subclass is indented under subclass 437. Apparatus in which there is a valve structure located in a stationary wall of the expansible chamber and there are means carried by the valve structure which cooperates with the pumping member, to permit the removal of the valve structure along with the pumping member from the expansible chamber. | |
452 | .. By separable engageable connecting elements |
This subclass is indented under subclass 451. Apparatus in which the means on the valve structure which cooperates with the pumping member comprises portions on both the valve structure and the pumping member that are normally unconnected and are movable into engagement with each other to effect the removal of the valve structure. | |
453 | ... Threaded connecting elements |
This subclass is indented under subclass 452. Apparatus in which the engageable portions are formed by interengaging helical screw threads. | |
454 | . Including valve assembly, disassembly, or inspection facilitating means |
This subclass is indented under subclass 437. Apparatus comprising means designed to facilitate the removal
or replacement of a valve of the pump or to facilitate access to
a valve of the pump for inspection or repair, etc.
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455 | . Having valve parts relatively moved for nonvalving function |
This subclass is indented under subclass 437. Apparatus in which the means to control the pump fluid is
a valve means, said valve means having parts which in addition to
their relative movement for the valving function are relatively
movable for a nonfluid flow controlling function.
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456 | . Relatively movable serial distributors |
This subclass is indented under subclass 437. Apparatus including two or more distributors through which
the pumped fluid must pass serially in the course of flowing to
the pump chamber or from the pump chamber to the point of use, each
distributor having a cyclically moved flow controlling element which
is capable of or constrained to move relative to the flow controlling
element of another.
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457 | .. Including distributor formed by moving cylinder or liner |
This subclass is indented under subclass 456. Apparatus in which a part of the pump chamber wall which is traversed by the pumping member (i.e., cylinder or liner) has an absolute motion and forms or carries a part forming the movable element of at least one of said serially arranged distributors. | |
458 | .. Plural pressure responsive distributors |
This subclass is indented under subclass 456. Apparatus in which said two or more serially arranged distributors are of the type which move to an open or closed position in response to a pressure differential in the pumping chamber and the inlet or discharge conduit. | |
459 | ... Located within piston (e.g., valved piston) |
This subclass is indented under subclass 458. Apparatus in which said two or more serially arranged pressure
responsive distributors are both located within or carried by a
piston type pumping member and serves to control fluid flow through
a passage formed in the piston.
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460 | . Moving cylinder |
This subclass is indented under subclass 437. Apparatus in which the expansible chamber pump comprises
a cylinder having a piston (includes diaphragm) movable therein
and in which incident to the operation of the pump, the cylinder
has an absolute movement.
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461 | .. Cylinder rotates or oscillates about longitudinal axis |
This subclass is indented under subclass 460. Apparatus in which the cylinder has an absolute rotational or oscillatory motion about the longitudinal axis thereof (i.e., the axis of reciprocation of a piston therein) during operation of the pump. | |
462 | .. Unidirectionally rotating cylinder |
This subclass is indented under subclass 460. Apparatus in which the cylinder is mounted on a fixed supporting structure for movement relative thereto, during operation of the pump, in a circular path of more than 360° in a single direction about an axis other than the longitudinal axis of the cylinder (i.e., other than the axis of reciprocation of a piston therein), said cylinder and the piston therein being mechanically interconnected in a manner which causes reciprocation of the piston relative to said cylinder upon rotation thereof. | |
463 | ... Having second cylinder unitary with piston of first |
This subclass is indented under subclass 462. Apparatus in which the relatively reciprocating piston has a second pumping chamber formed integral therewith, said second pumping chamber being provided with a relatively reciprocating piston. | |
464 | .. Cylinder oscillates about axis transverse to longitudinal axis |
This subclass is indented under subclass 460. Apparatus in which either the cylinder or piston therein is pivotally mounted relative to a fixed support and the other is driven by a mechanism (e.g., crank or lever) in a manner which necessitates alternate to-and-fro motion of less than 360° of the cylinder about an axis formed by said pivotal mounting, said axis being obliquely disposed (i.e., not parallel or coincident) relative to the longitudinal axis of the cylinder (i.e., the axis of working member reciprocation). | |
465 | ... Inlet or discharge controlled by cooperating ports in cylinder or piston and fixed member |
This subclass is indented under subclass 464. Apparatus in which either (1) the cylinder or (2) the piston or member rigid therewith (e.g., piston rod) is provided with a pump chamber communicating passage which terminates exteriorly thereof, the terminal portion of said passage (i.e., port) being in sliding engagement with and movable relative to a stationary element having at least one port, said relative sliding movement serving to change the relative alignment of said passage terminal portion and said stationary port for controlling the flow of pumped fluid to or from the pump chamber. | |
466 | .. Inlet or discharge controlled by cooperating port in reciprocating cylinder and fixed member |
This subclass is indented under subclass 460. Apparatus in which the cylinder has an absolute to-and-fro motion along a fixed axis and is provided with an external portion forming a chamber communicating port, said port forming portion being in sliding engagement with and movable relative to a stationary element having at least one port, movement of said cylinder relative to said stationary element serving to change the relative alignment of said ports for controlling the flow of pumped fluid to or from the pump chamber. | |
467 | .. Relatively movable cylinders |
This subclass is indented under subclass 460. Apparatus comprising two or more cylinders, each of said
cylinders having an absolute movement and capable of or constrained
to move relative to each other.
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468 | .. Having integral pump piston or external pumping face |
This subclass is indented under subclass 460. Apparatus in which the movable cylinder has either (1) an
external surface or (2) a member rigidly secured externally thereof;
said surface or member forming a piston type pumping member.
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469 | .. Cylinder and piston reciprocate on common axis |
This subclass is indented under subclass 460. Apparatus in which both the cylinder and the piston have
an absolute rectilinear to-and-fro motion along the same fixed axis.
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470 | . Biasing means effects induction stroke of abutment driven, vacuum producing pumping member |
This subclass is indented under subclass 437. Apparatus in which the expansible chamber pump is disclosed
as being utilized for the purpose of producing pressure below that
of the surrounding medium (i.e., vacuum pump), the pumping member
of which is driven in a chamber collapsing direction by means of
an element (e.g., cam) which is unsecured to, and adapted for abutment
with the pumping member or portion rigid therewith to drive same, there
being provided separate means, other than the pumped fluid, (e.g.,
spring) associated with the pumping member for continuously urging
said pumping member in a chamber expanding direction.
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471 | . Biasing means effects eduction stroke of abutment driven, pressure producing pumping member |
This subclass is indented under subclass 437. Apparatus in which the expansible chamber-type pump is disclosed
as being utilized for the purpose of producing pressure greater
than atmospheric the pumping member of which is driven in a chamber
expanding direction by means of an element (e.g., cam) which is
unsecured to, and adapted for abutment with the pumping member or
portion rigid therewith to drive same, there being provided separate means,
other than the pumped fluid, (e.g., spring) associated with the
pumping member for continuously urging said pumping member in a
chamber collapsing direction.
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472 | . Bellows-type chamber |
This subclass is indented under subclass 437. Apparatus in which the expansible pump chamber comprises
a flexible structure which is capable of expanding to increase the
volumetric capacity thereof, said structure comprising (1) a tube
of flexible material having a circumferentially corrugated or pleated
wall, (2) at least four plates, each plate having a central opening
therein defining an edge inwardly of the outer peripheral edge thereof,
said plates being arranged in superposed relation with adjacent
plates secured along their inner and outer edges alternately or
(3) a pair of rigid plate like members pivoted together along a portion
of their peripheral edges, the remaining peripheral edge portion
of said plates being joined together by a flexible member which
is pleated in some position of relative pivotal movement of the
plate like members.
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473 | .. Plural bellows |
This subclass is indented under subclass 472. Apparatus comprising a plurality of separate pump chambers
each including a separate bellows.
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474 | . Elongated flexible chamber wall progressively deformed |
This subclass is indented under subclass 437. Apparatus comprising a relatively long pumping chamber,
said chamber having one of its walls formed of flexible material
and means for collapsing said flexible wall either progressively
or sequentially in a direction along the length of the chamber,
the collapsing of said chamber wall serving to control the inlet
of pump fluid to or the discharge of pump fluid from said chamber.
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475 | .. Plural chambers |
This subclass is indented under subclass 474. Apparatus comprising two or more distinct isolated relatively
long pumping chambers, each of said pump chambers having one of
its walls formed of flexible material, and means for progressively
or sequentially collapsing each of said flexible walls.
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476 | .. Deformation by rolling or sliding engagement member |
This subclass is indented under subclass 474. Apparatus in which the means for collapsing the flexible chamber wall comprises an element which either directly contacts said wall or an additional flexible material member interposed between the wall and said element, the collapsing element having a rolling or sliding engagement with the flexible wall or interposed flexible material member in performing the wall collapsing function. | |
477.1 | ... Plural spaced engagement member or member portions: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 476. Apparatus in which there is provided two or more elements or two or more portions of a common element which directly contact the flexible wall or interposed flexible member for rolling or sliding engagement therewith at spaced locations thereon, each of said elements or element portions serving to collapse the flexible wall. | |
477.2 | .... Cassette: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 477.1. Apparatus wherein the flexible wall or interposed flexible
member is contained in a housing; said housing is interchangeable
with similar housings.
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477.3 | .... Specific rollers or slides structure: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 477.1. Apparatus wherein a significance is attributed to the rolling or sliding elements (e.g., a specified shape, a specified positional relation, or a specified material constituents). | |
477.4 | ..... Helical slide: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 477.3. Apparatus wherein the sliding element is in the shape of a helix. | |
477.5 | ..... Roller axes or slide contact surfaces at significant angle with drive axis: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 477.3. Apparatus wherein axes of rotation of the rolling elements
or contact surfaces of the slide elements are positioned at an angle
to the axis of a shaft or rotor which moves the rolling or sliding
elements.
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477.7 | ..... Biased rollers or slides: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 477.3. Apparatus wherein the rolling or sliding elements are biased
to engage or to disengage the flexible wall or interposed flexible
member.
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477.8 | ..... Adjustable rollers or slides: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 477.3. Apparatus wherein the position of the rolling or sliding
elements are changeable.
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477.6 | ..... Positively driven rollers: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 477.3. Apparatus wherein the rolling members are directly driven
by a rotating drive means, such as shaft or gear for rotation.
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477.9 | .... Specific backing member for flexible wall: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 477.1. Apparatus wherein the significance is attributed to a particular shape or position or material of the backing member for the flexible wall. | |
477.11 | ..... Adjustable backing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 477.9. Apparatus wherein the position of the backing member of
the flexible wall is changeable.
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477.12 | .... Specific flexible wall or interposed flexible member: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 477.1. Apparatus wherein significance is attributed to a shape
or material of the flexible wall or interposed flexible member.
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477.13 | .... Flexible tube without backing member: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 477.1. Apparatus wherein the flexible member is a tube, and a portion of the tube which comes in contact with the rolling or sliding members does not have a backing member. | |
477.14 | .... Endless chain or belt: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 477.1. Apparatus wherein the rolling or sliding members are secured to an endless chain or a belt and driven thereby. | |
478 | . Inlet and discharge distributors at opposite ends of tubular flexible wall pumping chamber |
This subclass is indented under subclass 437. Apparatus comprising an elongated hollow member having walls thereof formed of flexible material, said member having an inlet valve at one end thereof for controlling flow of fluid into said member and an outlet valve at the opposite end thereof for controlling the flow of fluid out of the member. | |
479 | . Distributor formed from integral portion of flexible wall pumping member |
This subclass is indented under subclass 437. Apparatus in which the movable wall portion of said chamber is formed of flexible material and in which the means for controlling pumped fluid into or out of said chamber is formed in part (e.g., movable distributor portion or seat therefor) by an integral portion of said flexible material. | |
480 | . Valve in collapsible wall pumping member |
This subclass is indented under subclass 437. Apparatus in which a wall portion of the expansible chamber
is fabricated of flexible material or rigid members hinged or interfitted together
so that the members are movable relative to each other, the flexing
of the material or the relative movement of the members constituting
the movement which expands and contracts the chamber and the means
for controlling flow into or out of said chamber being located on
or supported by said wall portion.
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481 | . Oscillating pumping member |
This subclass is indented under subclass 437. Apparatus in which the wall portion is a rigid member and moves to-and-fro in an arcuate path of less than 360°. | |
482 | .. Inlet distributor in abutment wall for pumping member |
This subclass is indented under subclass 481. Apparatus in which the means for controlling the inlet of fluid into the chamber comprises a distributor positioned in a stationary wall of the chamber which lies in the path of travel of the pumping member at the end of the stroke thereof. | |
483 | ... Having discharge distributor in pumping member |
This subclass is indented under subclass 482. Apparatus including means for controlling the discharge of fluid from the chamber, said means comprising a distributor positioned in the pumping member. | |
484 | .. Distributor in pumping member |
This subclass is indented under subclass 481. Apparatus in which the means for controlling the inlet of
fluid into the chamber or exhaust of fluid from the chamber comprises
a distributor positioned in the pumping member.
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485 | . Delivery to different ports on successive strokes |
This subclass is indented under subclass 437. Apparatus comprising a single pump chamber having a reciprocating pumping member therein and a plurality discharge outlets communicating therewith, and control means for successively establishing communication with said plural outlets upon successive discharge strokes of said pumping member. | |
486 | . Plural pumping members in single pump chamber |
This subclass is indented under subclass 437. Apparatus in which a single pump chamber includes two or
more pumping members.
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487 | .. Coaxial reciprocating pumping members |
This subclass is indented under subclass 486. Apparatus having at least two pumping members within said single chamber which are adapted for to-and-fro movement upon a common longitudinal axis. | |
488 | ... Form opposite chamber walls |
This subclass is indented under subclass 487. Apparatus in which the pumping members form opposing walls
of said chamber.
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489 | . Control by withdrawal or tilting of pump piston relative to cylinder |
This subclass is indented under subclass 437. Apparatus in which the expansible chamber pump comprises
a cylinder having a relatively movable piston therein, admission
or discharge of pumped fluid to or from the expansible chamber occurring
as the result of the piston being either (1) tipped or canted relative
to the cylinder to provide a fluid flow passage between adjacent
cylinder and piston sidewall portions or (2) withdrawn or extracted
from the cylinder so as to provide open communication between the
cylinder interior and the surrounding medium.
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490 | . Pumping member position controlled port |
This subclass is indented under subclass 437. Apparatus in which the supply or discharge of pump fluid
to or from the pump chamber is by way of a port which is controlled
by opening or closing same upon movement (reciprocatory or rotary)
of the pumping member relative to the pump chamber; said port being
either (1) formed in a pump chamber wall (e.g., cylinder) and opened
or closed directly by the pumping member (e.g., piston) or element
integral with or movably carried thereby or, (2) formed in the pumping
member and opened or closed directly by a pump chamber wall or element integral
with or movably carried thereby.
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491 | .. Common pumping member controls inlet or discharge for plural chambers |
This subclass is indented under subclass 490. Apparatus comprising two or more pumping chambers and in
which a single unitary element forms the pumping members for said
chambers, said element being effective to control the inlet of fluid
into or the discharge of fluid from the several chambers by either
(1) alternately covering and uncovering a port in a wall of each
of said chambers, or (2) alternately covering and uncovering a single
port which is common to and placed in communication with each of
said chambers at different positions of the pumping member stroke.
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492 | ... Control by movement of pumping member about axis |
This subclass is indented under subclass 491. Apparatus in which the pumping member rotates about its longitudinal axis to effect the covering and uncovering of said port. | |
493 | .. Including plural controlled inlet or outlet flow paths |
This subclass is indented under subclass 490. Apparatus comprising a single pump chamber having either
(1) an inlet flow path for pump fluid and at least two outlet flow
path which are different from each other and from said inlet flow
path or (2) an outlet flow path for pump fluid and at least two
inlet flow paths which are different from each other and from said
outlet flow path; each of said two flow paths being cyclically controlled
(i.e., controlled each time during a single pumping member movement
cycle) at different times in the pump cycle and at least one of
said two paths being controlled by a pumping member controlled part.
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494 | ... Having means to selectively effect control at different positions of pumping member stroke |
This subclass is indented under subclass 493. Apparatus including means which may be selectively moved and held in different positions to effect control of said pumping member controlled port at different times in the pumping member stroke. | |
495 | ... Pumping member comprises valved piston |
This subclass is indented under subclass 493. Apparatus including a piston type pumping member provided with a fluid passage extending from the end face thereof through the opposite end of the piston or through a side wall portion thereof, said passage being provided with a relatively movable valve means to control the flow of fluid through said passage. | |
496 | .. Having serial control of inlet or discharge flow path |
This subclass is indented under subclass 490. Apparatus in which in addition to the control of pump fluid
by a pumping member controlled port there is a separate means to
control the pump fluid in either the inlet or outlet flow path for
the pump; i.e., the pump fluid is serially controlled by both means
either going to or coming from the pump chamber.
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497 | .. Pumping member controlled end wall port |
This subclass is indented under subclass 490. Apparatus in which the port through which pump fluid flows to or from the pump chamber is formed in an end wall of the pump chamber (i.e., that portion of the pump chamber not traversed by the pumping member), the pumping member or element carried thereby being effective to intermittently obstruct fluid flow through said port by alternately entering into and exiting from or abuttingly seating on same. | |
498 | .. Longitudinally spaced inlet and discharge sidewall ports |
This subclass is indented under subclass 490. Apparatus comprising one port for providing inlet of pump fluid to the pump chamber and another port for providing discharge of pump fluid therefrom, each of said ports being formed in a pump chamber sidewall portion and longitudinally spaced from each other, said ports individually providing the sole path for inlet and discharge of pump fluid and being controlled by the covering or uncovering thereof by the pumping member or element carried thereby. | |
499 | .. Having means to effect control at different positions of pumping member stroke |
This subclass is indented under subclass 490. Apparatus including means which may be selectively moved
and held in different positions to effect opening or closing of
such port at different positions of pumping member stroke.
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500 | .. Control by movement of pumping member about axis |
This subclass is indented under subclass 490. Apparatus in which the working member rotates about its
longitudinal axis during reciprocation thereof to effect the covering
and uncovering of said port.
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501 | .. Having coextensive distributor opposite pumping member end face |
This subclass is indented under subclass 490. Apparatus including a distributor positioned in facing relationship with the pumping member end face, the area of the movable portion of the distributor or the movable portion of the valve which seats on the nonmovable portion of the valve being substantially the same as the area of the pumping member end face. | |
502 | . Multiple cyclic outlet paths |
This subclass is indented under subclass 437. Apparatus comprising a single pump chamber having a plurality
of outlet passages for pumped fluid, each of said outlet passages being
individually, cyclically controlled and either (1) delivering to
separate destinations, or (2) if delivering to a common destination,
the control means having different modes of operation or operating
at different times in the pump cycle.
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503 | . Multiple cyclic inlet paths |
This subclass is indented under subclass 437. Apparatus comprising a single pump chamber having a plurality
of inlet passages for pump fluid, each of said inlet passages being
individually, cyclically controlled and either (1) supplied from
different sources or (2) if supplied from a common source, the control
means having different modes of operation or operating at different
times in the pump cycle.
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504 | . Plural outlet paths to single discharge line acting under different conditions |
This subclass is indented under subclass 437. Apparatus including a plurality of outlet valves or a plurality
of different outlet flow paths controlled by a single valve element
for a single expansible chamber, said outlet valves or flow paths
discharging to a common outlet line and being designed to open in
response to different conditions in the expansible chamber.
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505 | . Electrically or magnetically actuated distributor |
This subclass is indented under subclass 437. Apparatus in which the means for controlling the flow of
fluid into or out of the chamber comprises valve means which is
actuated by an electric current or a magnetic field.
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506 | . Distributor movement adjustable |
This subclass is indented under subclass 437. Apparatus in which the control means comprises a distributor,
and in which the extent or movement of said distributor toward open
or closed position or the relation of the movement of the valve
with respect to the pumping member may be varied by means which
may be selectively moved and held in different positions.
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507 | . Distributor moved by separate fluid responsive surface |
This subclass is indented under subclass 437. Apparatus in which the means to control the flow of fluid
into or out of the chamber comprises a distributor, said distributor
being at least partially moved cyclically by a fluid reactive surface
formed on the distributor, or formed on an element adapted to contact
the distributor means.
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508 | .. Including mechanical actuation |
This subclass is indented under subclass 507. Apparatus in which in addition to the fluid reactive surface for moving the distributor there is also provided means to move said distributor which is interconnected with or abutted by the pumping member or a drive transmission element associated therewith in a manner which causes the distributor to be mechanically shifted upon movement of the pumping member or transmission element through a pumping operation cycle. | |
509 | . Distributor part forms traversed movable pump chamber wall portion |
This subclass is indented under subclass 437. Apparatus in which a part of the pump chamber wall which
is traversed by the pumping member is movable and forms or carries
a part forming a portion of a distributor which controls inlet or
discharge of pump fluid to or from the pump chamber.
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510 | . Mechanically actuated distributor |
This subclass is indented under subclass 437. Apparatus in which the means for controlling flow of pump
fluid into or out of the pump chamber comprises a distributor which
is interconnected with or adapted to be abutted by the pumping member
or a drive transmission element associated therewith in a manner
which causes said distributor to be mechanically shifted upon movement
of the pumping member or transmission element through a pumping operation
cycle.
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511 | .. Piston carried distributor, one frictionally engages chamber wall, drive rod integral with other (e.g., piston driven by valve element through lost motion connection, etc.) |
This subclass is indented under subclass 510. Apparatus in which the valve element is carried on or within the piston for axial movement relative thereto and either (1) the piston is in frictional contact with a pump chamber wall portion and is driven by a power transmission element which is rigidly connected to the valve element or (2) the valve element is in frictional contact with a pump chamber wall portion and the piston is driven by a transmission element rigidly connected thereto. | |
512 | ... Unitary distributor element controls inlet or discharge for plural chambers |
This subclass is indented under subclass 511. Apparatus in which the valve element comprises a single unitarily movable member which controls either the inlet to or discharge from two or more pump chambers. | |
513 | ... Conical engagement |
This subclass is indented under subclass 511. Apparatus in which the valve element and piston have conical or frustoconical seating engagement to perform the valving function. | |
514 | .. Distributor in piston |
This subclass is indented under subclass 510. Apparatus in which the pumping member comprises a piston,
said piston or an element rigid therewith (e.g., piston rod) having
a pump fluid connecting passage formed therein, the mechanically
actuated valve element being located within or carried by the piston
and positioned in flow controlling relationship with said piston
passage for performing the valving function.
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515 | .. Plural pumping chambers |
This subclass is indented under subclass 510. Apparatus comprising two or more pumping chambers.
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516 | ... Common element forms inlet or discharge distributor for plural chambers |
This subclass is indented under subclass 515. Apparatus in which the valve element comprises a single
unitarily movable member which controls either (1) the inlet of
pump fluid to two or more pump chambers or (2) the discharge or
pump fluid from two or more pump chambers.
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517 | .... Element forms both inlet and discharge distributor |
This subclass is indented under subclass 516. Apparatus in which the unitarily movable valve element controls
both the inlet and discharge of pump fluid to and from two or more
pump chambers.
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518 | .. Common element forms inlet and discharge distributor |
This subclass is indented under subclass 510. Apparatus in which the inlet and discharge valves comprise
a single unitary element.
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519 | ... Element moves about axis |
This subclass is indented under subclass 518. Apparatus in which the element partakes of a movement about an axis to effect control of the pump fluid. | |
520 | .. Distributor abutted by or frictionally engaged with pumping member |
This subclass is indented under subclass 510. Apparatus in which a portion of the valve element or a member
connected thereto is either (1) frictionally connected with the
pumping member or (2) is located in the path of pumping member movement
and adapted to be moved by contact therewith at some portion of the
pumping member stroke.
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521 | . Plural pumping chambers |
This subclass is indented under subclass 437. Apparatus comprising two or more pumping chambers.
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522 | .. Discharge conduit for first chamber communicates with nonpumping portion or second pumping member |
This subclass is indented under subclass 521. Apparatus in which a conduit for the discharge of fluid from a first chamber is in direct communication with a nonpumping chamber containing a portion of the second pumping member other than the pumping face of said pumping member, said nonpumping chamber not constituting the inlet or outlet flow path for pump fluid to or from the pumping chamber containing the second pumping member so that the fluid discharged from said first chamber contacts such pumping member portion. | |
523 | .. Including valved piston |
This subclass is indented under subclass 521. Apparatus in which at least one of the chambers is defined
in part by a piston, said piston or element rigid therewith (e.g.,
piston rod) having a pump fluid conducting passage formed therein
and the means for controlling fluid flow into or out of the chamber
including a movable valve member in flow controlling relationship
with said passage, said valve member being located within or carried
by said piston or element rigid therewith.
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524 | ... Unitary or interconnected elements form inlet or discharge distributors for plural chambers |
This subclass is indented under subclass 523. Apparatus in which said valve means in the pumping members
comprises either (1) a single rigid unitarily movable valve member
which moves from one position to another to alternately control
the inlet to or discharge from said two or more chambers or (2)
relatively movable inlet or discharge valve members which are mechanically
interrelated in a manner such that movement of an inlet or discharge valve
member for one pump chamber necessitates movement of an inlet or
discharge valve member, respectively, for another pump chamber.
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525 | ... Common piston includes valves for plural axially aligned chambers |
This subclass is indented under subclass 523. Apparatus in which a first pumping chamber extends in a
direction axially of a second pumping chamber, the piston for said
first and second pumping chambers comprising a rigid unitary element,
said element having valves thereon for controlling fluid to or from
each of said chambers.
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526 | .... Common inlet or discharge conduit mounted on piston |
This subclass is indented under subclass 525. Apparatus in which there is a single inlet or discharge conduit common to the plural chambers said conduit being mounted on and movable with the piston. | |
527 | .... Fluid conduit for one chamber extends through portion of another |
This subclass is indented under subclass 525. Apparatus in which the inlet or discharge conduit for the
first pumping chamber extends axially through a portion of the second
pumping chamber.
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528 | ... Fluid conduit for one chamber extends through portion of another |
This subclass is indented under subclass 523. Apparatus in which the chambers are positioned in axial
alignment and a conduit for conducting fluid to or from a first
pumping chamber extends axially through a portion of a second pumping
chamber.
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529 | ... Parallel laterally spaced relatively movable pistons |
This subclass is indented under subclass 523. Apparatus comprising two or more pistons which are capable of or constrained to move relative to each other, the longitudinal axis of one of said pistons being spaced from and parallel to the longitudinal axis of another of said pistons, said pistons being positioned in separate pumping chambers. | |
530 | ... Including nonvalved piston |
This subclass is indented under subclass 523. Apparatus in which the piston of at least one of the chambers is imperforate. | |
531 | .. Unitary or interconnected elements form inlet or discharge distributors for plural chambers |
This subclass is indented under subclass 521. Apparatus in which the means for controlling pump fluid
flow into or out of two or more chambers comprises either (1) a
single rigid unitarily movable valve member which moves from one
position to another to alternately control the inlet to or discharge
from said two or more chambers or (2) relatively movable inlet or
discharge valve members which are mechanically interrelated in a
manner such that movement of an inlet or discharge valve member
for one pump chamber necessitates movement of an inlet or discharge
valve member, respectively, for another pump chamber.
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532 | ... Unitary element movable about an axis |
This subclass is indented under subclass 531. Apparatus in which the means for controlling pump fluid flow into or out of said two or more chambers comprises a single valve member which moves as a unit about an axis. | |
533 | .. Common discharge conduit interposed between spaced parallel chambers |
This subclass is indented under subclass 521. Apparatus in which two or more pumping chambers are positioned
in spaced parallel relationship including a conduit positioned between
said pumping chambers and at least partially lying within the axial
limits of the pumping chambers, said conduit being in communication
with the controlled discharge of each of said pumping chambers,
so that each of said pumping chambers discharge into and through
said conduit.
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534 | .. Chambers formed at opposite ends of rectilinearly moving pumping member |
This subclass is indented under subclass 521. Apparatus in which the plural pumping chambers are formed
at opposite ends of a common pumping member which moves to-and-fro along
a straight line (includes diaphragm), movement of said pumping member
effecting expansion of one of said pumping chambers and simultaneous
contraction of the other.
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535 | ... All discharge distributors positioned laterally of pumping member path |
This subclass is indented under subclass 534. Apparatus in which there is provided inlet discharge valve means for controlling flow of pump fluid to and from the chambers, the discharge valves for the several chambers being located at a position radially spaced from the path of movement of the pumping member. | |
536 | .... Inlet and discharge distributors positioned laterally of pumping member path |
This subclass is indented under subclass 535. Apparatus in which the inlet and discharge valves for the several chambers are located at a position radially spaced from the path of movement of the pumping member. | |
537 | ..... All distributors positioned on same side of pumping chamber |
This subclass is indented under subclass 536. Apparatus in which all the valves are positioned on one side of a plane parallel to and extending through the axis of the working member. | |
538 | .. Inlet and discharge distributors at adjacent end of aligned chambers |
This subclass is indented under subclass 521. Apparatus in which said pumping chambers are coaxial with each other with one end of one chamber secured to the end of a second chamber, and in which the valve means for controlling the inlet and discharge of said chambers is positioned adjacent the secured ends of said pumping chambers. | |
539 | .. Parallel laterally spaced relatively movable pumping members |
This subclass is indented under subclass 521. Apparatus comprising two or more pumping members which are
capable of or constrained to move relative to each other, the longitudinal axis
of one of said pumping members being spaced from and parallel to
the longitudinal axis of another of said pumping members.
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540 | . Having pulsation dampening fluid receiving space |
This subclass is indented under subclass 437. Apparatus comprising a fluid receiving or confining means
positioned in open communication with the pump fluid either upstream
of the means to control the flow of fluid into the chamber or downstream
of the means to control the flow of fluid from the chamber to absorb
pulsations initiated in said fluid incident to an operation of the
pump.
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541 | .. Space formed on pumping member |
This subclass is indented under subclass 540. Apparatus in which the fluid confining means is fixed to the pumping member for movement therewith. | |
542 | .. Inlet and discharge spaces |
This subclass is indented under subclass 540. Apparatus in which a fluid receiving or confining means is provided both upstream of the means to control the flow of fluid into the chamber and downstream of the means to control the flow of fluid from the chamber. | |
543 | .. Direct contact with confined compressible fluid |
This subclass is indented under subclass 540. Apparatus in which said means comprises an enclosed space
having a compressible fluid confined therein, said compressible
fluid being in direct contact with the portion of the pump fluid
entering said space.
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544 | ... Manually operated pump |
This subclass is indented under subclass 543. Apparatus in which the space having confined compressible fluid is associated with a pump of the type which is manually operated, e.g., by a handle or treadle. | |
545 | . Valved piston |
This subclass is indented under subclass 437. Apparatus in which the pumping chamber is defined in part
by a piston, said piston or element rigid therewith (e.g., piston
rod) having a pump fluid conducting passage formed therein and the
means for controlling fluid flow into or out of the chamber includes
a movable valve member in flow controlling relationship with said
passage, said valve member being located within or carried by said
piston or element rigid therewith.
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546 | .. Piston contains inlet and outlet valves |
This subclass is indented under subclass 545. Apparatus in which the piston is provided with relatively
movable valve members which control flow of fluid into and out of
the expansible chamber.
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547 | .. Fluid conduit fixed to piston |
This subclass is indented under subclass 545. Apparatus in which a conduit for the pump fluid is rigidly
fixed to the valved piston.
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548 | .. Having rigidly attached imperforate wall member |
This subclass is indented under subclass 545. Apparatus in which the valved piston is slidable within
a tube (e.g., cylinder) and has rigidly attached thereto a wall
member which is in sealing engagement with said tube or another tube
aligned and in open communication therewith, said wall member having
a face portion in contact with the pumped fluid downstream of the
valved piston and said first tube being provided with a discharge
for pumped fluid positioned between said valved piston and wall member.
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549 | .. Having separate means biasing valve closed |
This subclass is indented under subclass 545. Apparatus including means separate from the valve element
and engageable therewith to continuously exert a force thereon in
a direction toward its seat.
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550 | .. Flexible |
This subclass is indented under subclass 545. Apparatus in which the valve or part thereof (e.g., hinge)
is formed of flexible material and in which opening and closing
of said valve is effected by the flexing of said material.
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551 | .. Hinged |
This subclass is indented under subclass 545. Apparatus in which the valve comprises a rigid member which
is mechanically interconnected with the piston in a manner which
constrains said member for movement about an axis.
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552 | .. Reciprocating |
This subclass is indented under subclass 545. Apparatus in which the valve comprises a member movable
in a to-and-fro motion toward and away from its seat.
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553 | ... Annular |
This subclass is indented under subclass 552. Apparatus in which the valve comprises a ring like member. | |
554 | ... Ball type |
This subclass is indented under subclass 552. Apparatus in which the valve comprises a member in the shape
of a ball or sphere.
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555.1 | . Fluid serially moved to opposite side of pumping member: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 437. Apparatus having a reciprocating pumping member and in which
fluid is moved from one side of the pumping member to the opposite side
thereof during one reciprocatory stroke direction and then moved
in the direction of movement of the pumping member during the other
reciprocatory stroke direction.
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555.2 | .. Well swabs: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 555.1. Apparatus wherein the reciprocating pumping member is located in a well and used to force fluid from the pumping chamber. | |
556 | .. Control by movable rigid piston side wall |
This subclass is indented under subclass 555.1. Apparatus in which the pumping member comprises a piston
formed of plural relatively movable rigid side wall forming segments,
said segments being movable to a first relative position during
movement of the piston in one reciprocatory stroke direction to
prevent fluid flow from one end of the piston to the other and movable
to a second relative position during movement of the piston in the
other reciprocatory stroke direction to permit such flow.
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557 | . Pump chamber in constant communication with inlet or discharge conduit |
This subclass is indented under subclass 437. Apparatus in which the pumping chamber is always in communication
with the inlet or the discharge to or from said chamber during all phases
of operation of the pump.
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558 | . First distributor includes passage controlled by second distributor (i.e., inlet and outlet) |
This subclass is indented under subclass 437. Apparatus having both a distributor to control inflow and
a distributor to control outflow of pumped fluid for said chamber,
the movable valving part of one of said distributors forming the
flow passage and seat for and carrying the movable valving part
of the other distributor.
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559 | . Having pumping chamber pressure responsive distributor |
This subclass is indented under subclass 437. Apparatus in which the means for controlling the flow of
fluid into or the discharge of fluid from the chamber comprises
valve means, said valve means being of the type which moves to open
or close position responsive to a pressure differential in the pumping
chamber and the inlet or discharge conduits.
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560 | .. Single unitary element forms inlet and discharge distributor |
This subclass is indented under subclass 559. Apparatus in which a single unitary movable valve member
is so positioned relative to the conduits communicating with the
chamber inlet and discharge as to form the sole means for controlling
both the inlet of pump fluid into the chamber and the discharge
of pump fluid from the chamber.
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561 | .. Pumping member position responsive stop for distributor |
This subclass is indented under subclass 559. Apparatus in which means are provided to prevent movement
of said valve means, said means being effective in response to the
pumping member attaining a given position in the chamber.
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562 | .. Having means on pumping member for accommodating distributor portion |
This subclass is indented under subclass 559. Apparatus in which a portion of the valve means or valve supporting means extends into the pumping chamber from a fixed wall thereof and in which a wall of the pumping member is provided with a groove, recess or indentation for receiving said valve means or valve supporting means during movement of the pumping member in the normal operation thereof in the pumping chamber. | |
563 | .. Similar inlet and discharge distributors of different size or material |
This subclass is indented under subclass 559. Apparatus comprising an inlet valve and a discharge valve of substantially the same shape and having substantially the same mode of operation, a first said valve being either greater in some dimension than said second valve or being made of a different material than said second valve. | |
564 | ... Annular-type distributors |
This subclass is indented under subclass 563. Apparatus in which said valves consist of ring-shaped members. | |
565 | .. Hinged inlet and discharge distributors in aligned conduits |
This subclass is indented under subclass 559. Apparatus having a fluid inlet conduit and a fluid discharge
conduit, said conduits being linearly aligned and a pivoted inlet
and discharge distributor being disposed in the aligned inlet and
discharge distributors, respectively.
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566 | .. Nonmetallic inlet or discharge distributor |
This subclass is indented under subclass 559. Apparatus in which the valve means is fabricated of nonmetallic
material.
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567 | .. Inlet and discharge distributors in coaxial ports |
This subclass is indented under subclass 559. Apparatus comprising an inlet and discharge valve positioned
in an inlet and discharge port, respectively, which form seats for
said valves, the central axis of the inlet seat port coinciding with
the central axis of the discharge seat port.
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568 | ... Transverse to axis of pumping member |
This subclass is indented under subclass 567. Apparatus in which said axis is perpendicular to the direction of movement of the pumping member. | |
569 | .. Distributor positioned opposite pumping member end face |
This subclass is indented under subclass 559. Apparatus in which the inlet or discharge valve is positioned
in a fixed wall of the working chamber which is opposite the end
face of the pumping member when in operative position in the pumping
chamber.
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570 | ... Distributor coextensive with pumping member end face |
This subclass is indented under subclass 569. Apparatus in which the movable portion of the valve or the
movable portion of the valve which seats upon the nonmovable portion
of the valve is substantially the same area as the end face of the
pumping member.
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571 | ... Inlet and discharge distributors |
This subclass is indented under subclass 569. Apparatus in which an inlet valve and a discharge valve are positioned in a wall opposite the end face of said pumping member. | |
572 | MISCELLANEOUS |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus not otherwise provided for. | |
900 | SLURRY PUMPS (E.G., CONCRETE) |
Pumps which are disclosed as pumping slurries; i.e., fluids which contain suspended solids, such as concrete. | |
901 | CRYOGENIC PUMPS |
Pumps which are disclosed as pumping gases in the liquified
state at very low temperatures, e.g., liquid oxygen. This collection
is not intended to include refrigerant compressors in which the
refrigerant liquifies at a relatively high temperature when placed
under compression.
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902 | HERMETICALLY SEALED MOTOR PUMP UNIT |
Pumps comprising a motor driving the pump, the motor and pump being disposed within a sealed casing such that no part of the motor-pump unit projects through the casing so as to require a running seal. | |
903 | TREADLE OPERATED |
Pumps which are operated by a treadle adapted to be operated
by the foot or feet of a human or animal.
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904 | WELL PUMP DRIVEN BY FLUID MOTOR MOUNTED ABOVE GROUND: |
A collection of patents disclosing a pump installed below ground to obtain subterranean fluids, and wherein the pump member is operated by a motor located above the ground surface, and the said motor has a reciprocating working member which is motivated by a fluid. | |
FOR000 | CLASS-RELATED FOREIGN DOCUMENTS |
This subclass has no definition. | |
DIG1 | MATERIALS DIGEST |
This subclass has no definition. | |