Floating skimming apparatus
CA 1097573 A · Owner: Environmental Elements Corporation · Inventors: Barnhouser, Martin
Overview
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Herein disclosed is a floating skimming apparatus for removal of contaminated particles from the surface of a liquid contained in a tank. The floating skimming apparatus comprises a deflecting chamber extending substantially the width of the tank, movable along the length of the tank and has at least one, vertex for collecting deflected contaminated particles upon movement of the deflecting chamber. Floatation collars are connected to the deflecting chamber for continuously maintaining a portion of the deflecting chamber above the surface of the liquid. An evacuation device is connected to the deflecting chamber at the vertex for collecting the contaminated particles and removing the …
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- Granted March 17, 1981. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended March 17, 1998.
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