(under subclass 368) Subject matter having means to cause the upper surfaces of the liquid in the tank to be elevated above its normal level to cause initiation of liquid flow through the siphon.
(1) Note. If only a part of the upper surface of the liquid is raised, e.g., in bell housing, the patents are in subclasses 368+.
(2) Note. The liquid level is raised by not adding more liquid.
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368+, for raising only part of the liquid level.
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137, Fluid Handling,
145, for means to start a siphon by applying pressure to a liquid.