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Surface pump assembly

US6779608B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 4, 2001
Grant dateAug 24, 2004
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Expiry dateDec 11, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF04D29/106
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A surface pump assembly having a pressure vessel containing a submersible pump and an industrial motor located at least partially external to the pressure vessel having a shaft or seal thrust chamber extending at least partially into the pressure vessel to connect to pump. The pressure vessel has an inlet connected to a fluid source and one or more bleed off or pressure relief valves. The pump has an intake to receive the fluid and a discharge connected to a discharge conduit.

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