Siphon
US12221986B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 14, 2021 |
| Grant date | Feb 11, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/5907
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A siphon includes a feed area for feeding a liquid, a downpipe connecting to the feed area, extended from top to bottom in a use position of the siphon, a deflection pipe filled with liquid during stationary operation on the end of the downpipe facing away from the feed area connecting to this, a riser pipe on the end of the deflection pipe facing away from the downpipe, and connecting to this, extended from bottom to top in the use position, and a discharge area connecting to the end of the riser pipe facing away from the deflection pipe for discharging liquid. A storage tank arranged on the siphon between the feed area and the discharge area is hydraulically connected to the deflection pipe and designed to automatically fill with liquid during stationary operation and to automatically empty into the deflection pipe following a pressure surge affecting the siphon.
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