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Multiple-leg discharge boot for slurry distribution

US9909718B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 24, 2012
Grant dateMar 6, 2018
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Expiry dateOct 16, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/85938
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A multi-leg discharge boot can include an inlet conduit and first and second outlet conduits separated by a junction portion. The inlet conduit includes an entry segment, a transition segment and a heel portion disposed therebetween. The inlet conduit can include an inlet end and a junction end. A junction portion is disposed at the junction end of the inlet conduit between first and second junction openings. The junction portion includes a substantially planar wall region that is substantially perpendicular to a main flow discharge axis.

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