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Systems and methods related to fluid splash containment

US11806732B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Inventors

Trent R. Nelson · Manitowoc, US
Garet K. Galster · Pewaukee, US
Tom Stewart · San Francisco, US

Key dates

Filing date	May 24, 2022
Grant date	Nov 7, 2023
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 24, 2042

Classification

Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
CPC primaryE03D9/00
WIPO fieldChemical engineering
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Systems and methods for containing fluid splash include using a fluid flow spaced from a vessel and/or fluid surface to effectively trap materials from a fluid stream flowing through the fluid flow. The fluid flow creates a spray envelope in connection with the fluid surface and/or vessel and substantially prevents droplets of the fluid stream from exiting the vessel. The fluid flow is created by allowing a supply fluid to flow through a nozzle oriented to cast a spray pattern into the vessel and/or into contact with the fluid surface. The fluid flow may be selectively activated and deactivated and/or be automatically (e.g., light or motion) activated and deactivated.

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