US PATENT SUBCLASS 137 / 590.5
.~.~ Nondraining overflow type


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137 /   HD   FLUID HANDLING

561 R  DF  SYSTEMS {32}
590  DF  .~ Tank with internally extending flow guide, pipe or conduit {3}
590.5.~.~ Nondraining overflow type


DEFINITION

Classification: 137/590.5

(under subclass 590) Systems in which the material flow or guide means has laterally spaced inlet and outlet portions with (1) the end of the outlet portion positioned above the end of the inlet portion, (2) means, such as a vent, positioned relative to the end of the outlet portion so as to cut-off flow at an upper level.

(1) Note. These devices are intended to withdraw sediment and liquid from the bottom of the tank but to stop discharge when the liquid level drops to the outlet of the external portion.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

123+, for siphons.

577.5, for pipes having positioning means for a traversing inlet.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS

15, Brushing, Scrubbing, and General Cleaning, 1.7, for submerged cleaners there provided for, and subclass 246.5 for tanks and attached cleaners there provided for.

210, Liquid Purification or Separation,

523+, for gravitational separators and mechanical constituents movers, and subclasses 532.1+ for gravitational separators having heavier constituent traps.