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Magnetic device for treatment of calcareous liquids

US4157963A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 16, 1978
Grant dateJun 12, 1979
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Expiry dateMay 16, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S261/46
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The invention provides a compact magnetic device for the treatment of liquids having a calcareous content to limit hard scale formations. The device comprises a magnetic source, thin magnetic plates spaced from each other and having peripheral edges and positioned to concentrate the polarity at each pole in their peripheral edges, whereby a curtain of lines of force extends between the edges.

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