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Aerator

US4057372A · kind A · utility

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13Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 25, 1975
Grant dateNov 8, 1977
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Expiry dateAug 25, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02W10/10
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An aerator for a spa is made of a section of pipe mounted to a base having an axially directed output fitting. A blower oriented axially of the pipe is mounted near the base in an annular mounting and sealing ring, and one or more additional blowers may be mounted to provide a series of blower stages all axially aligned with one another along the pipe. A solid body of porous foam having a through aperture fills the pipe above the first of the blowers and a cover is detachably connected to the top of the pipe section housing.

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