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Stream water pumping means and method

US4310423A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 26, 1979
Grant dateJan 12, 1982
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 26, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D29/6438
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A device and process for removing water from a river, pond, or the like. The device comprises a means for removing water through the device; a water intake chamber having a roof with a base periphery defining a water intake opening, and water exit aperture; a base plate; a hose exit means interconnecting the means for removing and the water exit aperture; a means for filtering the water being removed through the device; and an air chamber circumscribing the roof of said water intake chamber. The process comprises suspending by air means in the water the device; intaking water through the device; and filtering simultaneously to the intaking step the intaking water.

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