US2871107A
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Moisture control in gas generators
Assignee: Elsag Bailey Inc
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Filing: 1955-08-03
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Granted: 1959-01-27
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Expires: 1975-08-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Carl D Hartman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 21:46
CPC Classifications
C; C21; C21D; C21D1/00; C21D1/74; C21D1/76; Y; Y02; Y02P; Y02P10/00; Y02P10/10; Y02P10/122
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
180 words
A SYSTEM FOR THE PRODUCTION OF HIGH NITROGEN, CARBON DIOXIDE-FREE ATMOSPHERE FOR INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES AND COMPRISING MEANS FOR BURNING A MIXTURE OF FUEL AND AIR TO PRODUCE HOT GASEOUS PRODUCTS OF-COMBUSTION CONTAINING WATER VAPOR, A GAS COOLER RECEIVING SUCH PRODUCTS OF COMBUSTION, MEANS SUPPLYING COOLING FLUID IN INDIRECT HEAT EXCHANGE RELATION TO THE GAS COOLER, A VAPOR SEPARATOR RECEIVING COOLED GASEOUS PRODUCTS OF COMBUSTION FROM THE GAS COOLER AND REMOVING MOISTURE THEREFROM, AN ABSORPTION TOWER FOR CONTACTING AN ABSORBENT LIQUID WITH VAPORS UNDERGOING ABSORPTION AND HAVING MEANS WITHIN ITS UPPER END SUPPLYING A CARBON DIOXIDE SELECTIVE ABSORBENT LIQUID TO THE PACKED PORTION THEREOF TO REMOVE THE CARBON DIOXIDE FROM SAID PRODUCTS OF COMBUSTION AND TO RAISE THE TEMPERATURE THEREOF, MEANS CONDUCTING SEPARATED CARBON DIOXIDE SATURATED GAS FROM THE VAPOR SEPARATOR TO A LOWER PORTION OF THE ABSORPTION TOWER, MEANS AT THE UPPER END OF SAID TOWER FOR DISCHARGING GAS OF HIGH NITROGEN, CARBON DIOXIDE-FREE ATMOSPHERE COMPOSITION, A STRIPPER COLUMN INDIRECTLY HEATED AT THE BOTTOM, CONDUIT MEANS PASSING CARBON DIOXIDE SATURATED ABSORBENT LIQUID FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE ABSORPTION TOWER TO
Claim 2
Independent Claim
180 words
A SYSTEM FOR THE PRODUCTION OF HIGH NITROGEN, CARBON DIOXIDE-FREE ATMOSPHERE FOR INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES AND COMPRISING MEANS FOR BURNING A MIXTURE OF FUEL AND AIR TO PRODUCE HOT GASEOUS PRODUCTS OF-COMBUSTION CONTAINING WATER VAPOR, A GAS COOLER RECEIVING SUCH PRODUCTS OF COMBUSTION, MEANS SUPPLYING COOLING FLUID IN INDIRECT HEAT EXCHANGE RELATION TO THE GAS COOLER, A VAPOR SEPARATOR RECEIVING COOLED GASEOUS PRODUCTS OF COMBUSTION FROM THE GAS COOLER AND REMOVING MOISTURE THEREFROM, AN ABSORPTION TOWER FOR CONTACTING AN ABSORBENT LIQUID WITH VAPORS UNDERGOING ABSORPTION AND HAVING MEANS WITHIN ITS UPPER END SUPPLYING A CARBON DIOXIDE SELECTIVE ABSORBENT LIQUID TO THE PACKED PORTION THEREOF TO REMOVE THE CARBON DIOXIDE FROM SAID PRODUCTS OF COMBUSTION AND TO RAISE THE TEMPERATURE THEREOF, MEANS CONDUCTING SEPARATED CARBON DIOXIDE SATURATED GAS FROM THE VAPOR SEPARATOR TO A LOWER PORTION OF THE ABSORPTION TOWER, MEANS AT THE UPPER END OF SAID TOWER FOR DISCHARGING GAS OF HIGH NITROGEN, CARBON DIOXIDE-FREE ATMOSPHERE COMPOSITION, A STRIPPER COLUMN INDIRECTLY HEATED AT THE BOTTOM, CONDUIT MEANS PASSING CARBON DIOXIDE SATURATED ABSORBENT LIQUID FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE ABSORPTION TOWER TO
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) | 1962-01-26 | 1962-07-28 | 1963-01-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1966-01-26 | 1966-07-28 | 1967-01-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1970-01-26 | 1970-07-28 | 1971-01-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |