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Single drop separator

US4230558A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 2, 1978
Grant dateOct 28, 1980
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Expiry dateOct 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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