US2677237A
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Gas turbine power plant utilizing solid water-bearing fuel
Assignee: Power Jets Research and Development Ltd
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Filing: 1951-09-10
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Granted: 1954-05-04
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Expires: 1971-09-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Reginald G Voysey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 11:17
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02C; F02C3/00; F02C3/20; F02C3/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A GAS TURBINE POWER PLANT FOR UTILIZING SOLID WATER-BEARING FUEL COMPRISING A SOURCE OF HOT COMPRESSED AIR; A DRIER HAVING AN INLET FOR SAID FUEL AND AN OUTLET; MEANS FOR SUPPLYING SAID HOT COMPRESSED AIR TO THE DRIER TO EVAPORATE AT LEAST PART OF THE WATER CONTENT OF THE FUEL; A SEPARATOR FOR SEPARATING AT LEAST PART OF SAID AIR AND EVAPORATED WATER CONTENT FROM THE SOLID FUEL, HAVING AN INLET CONNECTED TO THE DRIER OUTLET, A FIRST OUTLET FOR THE SOLID DUEL AND A SECOND OUTLET FOR THE SEPARATED AIR AND WATER CONTENT; A COMBUSTION CHAMBER HAVING AN INLET CONNECTED TO THE FIRST OUTLET OF THE SEPARATOR AND AN OUTLET FOR COMBUSTION GASES; A TURBINE HAVING AN
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A GAS TURBINE POWER PLANT FOR UTILIZING SOLID WATER-BEARING FUEL COMPRISING A SOURCE OF HOT COMPRESSED AIR; A DRIER HAVING AN INLET FOR SAID FUEL AND AN OUTLET; MEANS FOR SUPPLYING SAID HOT COMPRESSED AIR TO THE DRIER TO EVAPORATE AT LEAST PART OF THE WATER CONTENT OF THE FUEL; A SEPARATOR FOR SEPARATING AT LEAST PART OF SAID AIR AND EVAPORATED WATER CONTENT FROM THE SOLID FUEL, HAVING AN INLET CONNECTED TO THE DRIER OUTLET, A FIRST OUTLET FOR THE SOLID DUEL AND A SECOND OUTLET FOR THE SEPARATED AIR AND WATER CONTENT; A COMBUSTION CHAMBER HAVING AN INLET CONNECTED TO THE FIRST OUTLET OF THE SEPARATOR AND AN OUTLET FOR COMBUSTION GASES; A TURBINE HAVING AN
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
PLANT ACCORDING TO CLAIM 1 COMPRISING AN AIR COMPRESSOR CONSTITUTING SAID SOURCE OF HOT COMPRESSED AIR.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1957-05-03 | 1957-11-02 | 1958-05-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1961-05-03 | 1961-11-02 | 1962-05-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1965-05-03 | 1965-11-02 | 1966-05-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |