Title: Device for separation of liquid from paste or semi-solid

Abstract: Apparatus for readily separating a low viscosity liquid from an immiscible high viscosity paste or semi-solid comprising a conduit projecting proximate to an upwardly inclined surface provided with means for gravity drainage of the low viscosity liquid. The apparatus is particularly adapted for separating water from a coagulated aqueous latex of polymerized elastomer.

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Inventors: Wyman, Charles E. (South Hadley, MA, US)
Holstead, Robert D. (Ruston, LA, US)

Application Number: 456495
Filing Date: 1974-04-01
Publication_date: 1977-08-30
Assignee: Monsanto Company (St. Louis, MO)
Primary Class(es): 210/523 425/380
Other Classes:
US Patent Ref:

958272	May, 1910	Nichols	210/83.
1002017	Aug, 1911	Warren	210/65.
1789425	Jan, 1931	Cabrera	210/400.
3285416	Nov, 1966	Eltenton	210/456.
3478679	Nov, 1969	Bauserman	100/150.
3664790	May, 1972	Hollander	425/380.

Other Refs: 220,920

Aug, 1958	AU

Primary Examiner: Wyse, Thomas G.
Assistant Examiner: Spitzer, Robert H.
Attorney: Nelson; Joseph S., Farrington; William J., Logomasini; James C.