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Multistage pump and method of making same

US6971848B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 1, 2003
Grant dateDec 6, 2005
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Expiry dateFeb 12, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF04D1/063
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A system and method is provided for constructing an elongated pump. The pump has multiple stages within an outer housing. Each stage comprises an impeller and a diffuser. The diffusers are divided into separate groups that are compressed during construction of the pump.

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