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Space waste fluid extraction

US10739070B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims

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Assignee

Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation (HSC) · US

Inventors

Benjamin Bishop · Bristol, GB
Thomas J. Stapleton · Southwick, US
Miguel Angel Torres · Windsor, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 16, 2018
Grant date	Aug 11, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 29, 2038

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF26B9/06
WIPO fieldChemical engineering
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A fluid extraction apparatus includes a first chamber within which waste material is configured to be disposed and a second chamber having a vacuum source interface. The first chamber may be in selective fluid communication with the second chamber. In various embodiments, the fluid extraction apparatus further includes an intermediate valve disposed on a conduit extending between the first chamber and the second chamber, wherein the intermediate valve is selectively actuatable to control the selective fluid communication. In various embodiments, the selective fluid communication between the first chamber and the second chamber is exclusively via the intermediate valve and the conduit.

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