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Froth flotation apparatus and method

CA 1185708 A · Owner: Black Clawson Company (The) · Inventors: Cruea, Ronald D.; Markham, Larry D.; Kile, Gregory D.

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A froth flotation apparatus for elimination of solid particle impurities contained within a liquid includes a sparger (42) having a substantially cylindrical porous element (46) mounted on a tubular shaft (48) which is rotatably mounted within the inlet conduit (20) of the apparatus and driven by a motor. Compressed air is forced through the porous element to aerate fluid entering the apparatus.

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  • Granted April 16, 1985. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended April 16, 2002.
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FiledFebruary 11, 1983
GrantedApril 16, 1985
Term endedApril 16, 2002
Patent numberCA 1185708 A
Classification (IPC)C02F1/24 +2 more

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1984198619881990199219941996199820002002Application filedFeb 11, 1983Patent grantedApril 16, 1985Term endedApril 16, 2002

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