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Vacuum pump

US9004891B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 16, 2008
Grant dateApr 14, 2015
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Expiry dateApr 8, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S417/01
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A pair of Northey rotors for a vacuum pump, in which each rotor comprises two opposing, substantially parallel faces, and a peripheral surface located between the opposing faces. In order to reduce damage caused by pumping a gas stream containing liquid or solid particulates, a plurality of grooves is located on the peripheral surface for accommodating the particulates.

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