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Froth coalescing

US11484815B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 7, 2017
Grant dateNov 1, 2022
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Expiry dateMar 27, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05D9/12
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A froth coalescing unit for a fluid delivery system for a fluid ejection system, the froth coalescing unit including a coalescing chamber including a sump, an inlet to receive froth into the coalescing chamber, the froth comprising a mixture of fluid and gas, the coalescing chamber to coalesce the fluid from the froth with the coalesced fluid collecting at least in the sump, an outlet to communicate coalesced fluid from the sump, and a fluid level sensor to provide a level over a range of levels of coalesced fluid in the coalescing chamber including in the sump.

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