US2701949A
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Monofuel decomposer system and method
Assignee: AV Roe Canada Ltd
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Filing: 1950-11-02
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Granted: 1955-02-15
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Expires: 1970-11-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Secord Lloyd Calvin
- 👤 Boyd Winnett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 23:28
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02K; F02K9/00; F02K9/42; F02K9/60; F02K9/68; F02C; F02C7/00; F02C7/22; F02C7/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
AN APPARATUS FOR SUPPLYING MONOFUEL FROM A RESERVOIR TO A CATALYTIC MONOGUEL MAIN DECOMPOSER AND FOR INITIATING THE OPERATION OF THE SAID DECOMPOSER, COMPRISING A PUMP HAVING ITS INLET CONNECTED TO THE RESERVOIR, AN AUXILIARY DECOMPOSER, A TWO-POSITION VALVE ADJUSTABLE IN THE FIRST POSITION TO CONNECT THE OUTLET OF THE PUMP TO THE INLET OF THE AUXILIARY DECOMPOSER AND THE OUTLET OF THE AUXILIARY DECOMPOSER TO THE INLET OF THE MAIN DECOMPOSER AND IN THE SECOND POSITION TO CONNECT THE OUTLET OF THE PUMP TO THE INLET OF THE MAIN DECOMPOSER THEREBY BY-PASSING THE AUXILIARY DECOMPOSER, AND A CONTROL FOR THE HEATING THE MAIN DECOMPOSER BY THE AUXILIARY DECOMPOSER AND TO SET THE VALVE AT THE SECOND POSITION AFTER THE MAIN DECOMPOSER HAS BEEN PREHEATED.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
125 words
AN APPARATUS FOR SUPPLYING MONOFUEL FROM A RESERVOIR TO A CATALYTIC MONOGUEL MAIN DECOMPOSER AND FOR INITIATING THE OPERATION OF THE SAID DECOMPOSER, COMPRISING A PUMP HAVING ITS INLET CONNECTED TO THE RESERVOIR, AN AUXILIARY DECOMPOSER, A TWO-POSITION VALVE ADJUSTABLE IN THE FIRST POSITION TO CONNECT THE OUTLET OF THE PUMP TO THE INLET OF THE AUXILIARY DECOMPOSER AND THE OUTLET OF THE AUXILIARY DECOMPOSER TO THE INLET OF THE MAIN DECOMPOSER AND IN THE SECOND POSITION TO CONNECT THE OUTLET OF THE PUMP TO THE INLET OF THE MAIN DECOMPOSER THEREBY BY-PASSING THE AUXILIARY DECOMPOSER, AND A CONTROL FOR THE HEATING THE MAIN DECOMPOSER BY THE AUXILIARY DECOMPOSER AND TO SET THE VALVE AT THE SECOND POSITION AFTER THE MAIN DECOMPOSER HAS BEEN PREHEATED.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
58 words
A METHOD FOR INITIATING THE OPERATION OF A CATALYTIC MONOFUEL DECOMPOSER AND FOR PREVENTING FLOODING THEREOF, COMPRISING CATALYTICALLY DECOMPOSING MONOFUEL EXTERNALLY OF THE DECOMPOSER AND DIRECTING THE PRODUCTS OF DECOMPOSITION INTO THE DECOMPOSED TO PREHEAT IT, AND, WHEN THE DECOMPOSER IS PREHEATED, CEASING TO DIRECT PRODUCTS OF DECOMPOSITION INTO THE DECOMPOSER AND THEREAFTER SUPPLYING THE DECOMPOSER WITH MONOFUEL.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
58 words
A METHOD FOR INITIATING THE OPERATION OF A CATALYTIC MONOFUEL DECOMPOSER AND FOR PREVENTING FLOODING THEREOF, COMPRISING CATALYTICALLY DECOMPOSING MONOFUEL EXTERNALLY OF THE DECOMPOSER AND DIRECTING THE PRODUCTS OF DECOMPOSITION INTO THE DECOMPOSED TO PREHEAT IT, AND, WHEN THE DECOMPOSER IS PREHEATED, CEASING TO DIRECT PRODUCTS OF DECOMPOSITION INTO THE DECOMPOSER AND THEREAFTER SUPPLYING THE DECOMPOSER WITH MONOFUEL.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1958-02-14 | 1958-08-16 | 1959-02-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1962-02-14 | 1962-08-16 | 1963-02-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1966-02-14 | 1966-08-16 | 1967-02-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |