Siphon apparatus
US4181142A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 3, 1977 |
| Grant date | Jan 1, 1980 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 3, 1997 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/2849
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A siphon apparatus is provided which includes a liquid storage reservoir in which is mounted a conchoidial-shaped siphon having an inlet end and an outlet end. A trigger device is provided and is connected to the siphon and is operable for actuating the siphon action of the siphon when a predetermined level of liquid is reached in the reservoir. The apparatus requires no moving parts for the operation thereof.
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