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Fluid control means for pumps and the like

CA 1255152 A · Owner: Bw/Ip International, Inc. · Inventors: Kuah, Leong P.

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A fluid machine including a device (30) disposed in the inlet passage (16) of the fluid machine for retarding pump cavitational surging at low flow rates. The device includes an annulus (38) assembly having a series of curved radially disposed vanes (32) for capturing fluid backflowing from the pumping chamber (14) and redirecting same toward the center of the inlet passageway (16).

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  • Granted June 6, 1989. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended June 6, 2006.
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FiledMarch 20, 1987
GrantedJune 6, 1989
Term endedJune 6, 2006
Patent numberCA 1255152 A
Classification (IPC)F04D29/66 +1 more

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1988199019921994199619982000200220042006Application filedMarch 20, 1987Patent grantedJune 6, 1989Term endedJune 6, 2006

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