US2882240A
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Smoke generator
Assignee: Northrop Grumman Corp
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Filing: 1956-02-27
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Granted: 1959-04-14
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Expires: 1976-02-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Andrew F Charwat
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 23:48
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01M; G01M9/00; G01M9/02; G01M9/04; F; F41; F41H; F41H9/00; F41H9/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
175 words
IN VAPOR OR "SMOKE" GENERATING APPATATUS, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING: A LIQUID HEATING CHAMBER; MEANS ADAPTED TO SUPPLY LIQUID AND HEAT TO SAID HEATING CHAMBER; A THERMOSTAT IN SAID HEATING CHAMBER ADAPTED TO MAINTAIN THE TEMPERATURE OF LIQUID IN THE LATTER BELOW THE BOILINAG TEMPERATURE OF SAID LIQUID; A VAPOR RECEIVING CHAMBER CONTIGUOUS WITH AND ARRANGED ABOVE SAID HEATING CHAMBER; UNRESTRICTED CONDUIT MEANS ADAPTED TO CONVERY VAPOR FROM SAID VAPOR RECEIVING CHAMBER; A FIRST METAL SCREEN POSITIONED AT THE TOP OF SAID HEATING CHAMBER TO PROVIDE A PERFORATED PARTITION BETWEEN THE LATTER AND SAID VAPOAR RECEIVING CHAMBER; TUBES ADAPTED TO DELIVER A COOL GASEOUS MEDIUM INTO SAID VAPOR RECEIVING CHAMBER IN A DIRECTION TO IMPINGE ON SAID FIRST SCREEN FIRST CONDUIT MEANS ADAPTED TO DELIVER A GASEOUS MEDIUM TO SAID APPARATUS; SECOND CONDUIT MEANS COMMUNICATING WITH SAID FIRST CONDUIT MEANS AND STAID TUBES; AND VALVE MEANS ADAPTED TO DIRECT A PORTION OF SAID GASEOUS MEDIUM FLOWING THROUGH SAID SECOND CONDUIT MEANS TO SAID TUBES AND THE REMAINDER AGAINST THE OUTSIDE WALLS OF SAID VAPOAR COLLECTING CHAMBER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
175 words
IN VAPOR OR "SMOKE" GENERATING APPATATUS, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING: A LIQUID HEATING CHAMBER; MEANS ADAPTED TO SUPPLY LIQUID AND HEAT TO SAID HEATING CHAMBER; A THERMOSTAT IN SAID HEATING CHAMBER ADAPTED TO MAINTAIN THE TEMPERATURE OF LIQUID IN THE LATTER BELOW THE BOILINAG TEMPERATURE OF SAID LIQUID; A VAPOR RECEIVING CHAMBER CONTIGUOUS WITH AND ARRANGED ABOVE SAID HEATING CHAMBER; UNRESTRICTED CONDUIT MEANS ADAPTED TO CONVERY VAPOR FROM SAID VAPOR RECEIVING CHAMBER; A FIRST METAL SCREEN POSITIONED AT THE TOP OF SAID HEATING CHAMBER TO PROVIDE A PERFORATED PARTITION BETWEEN THE LATTER AND SAID VAPOAR RECEIVING CHAMBER; TUBES ADAPTED TO DELIVER A COOL GASEOUS MEDIUM INTO SAID VAPOR RECEIVING CHAMBER IN A DIRECTION TO IMPINGE ON SAID FIRST SCREEN FIRST CONDUIT MEANS ADAPTED TO DELIVER A GASEOUS MEDIUM TO SAID APPARATUS; SECOND CONDUIT MEANS COMMUNICATING WITH SAID FIRST CONDUIT MEANS AND STAID TUBES; AND VALVE MEANS ADAPTED TO DIRECT A PORTION OF SAID GASEOUS MEDIUM FLOWING THROUGH SAID SECOND CONDUIT MEANS TO SAID TUBES AND THE REMAINDER AGAINST THE OUTSIDE WALLS OF SAID VAPOAR COLLECTING CHAMBER.
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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) | 1962-04-13 | 1962-10-13 | 1963-04-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1966-04-13 | 1966-10-13 | 1967-04-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1970-04-13 | 1970-10-13 | 1971-04-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |