Single drop separator
US4230558A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 2, 1978 |
| Grant date | Oct 28, 1980 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 2, 1998 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S209/932
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for forming a separate single drop wherein a fluid stream is formed in air and an electrical charge or radiant energy is applied to the stream at a particular location in order to disturb the stream and create a single drop. The drop may be formed surrounding a particle and the drop may be charged when formed, then deflected for separate collection.
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