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Plural stage flash evaporation method
Assignee: Cleaver Brooks Co
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Filing: 1956-02-29
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Granted: 1960-11-08
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Expires: 1976-02-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard W Goeldner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 17:40
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D3/00; B01D3/06; B01D3/065; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S159/00; Y10S159/16; Y10S203/00; Y10S203/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
74 words
THE METHOD OF OPERATING A FLASH EVAPORATOR HAVING A PLURALITY OF STAGES IN SERIES RELATIONSHIP FROM A FIRST AND HIGHEST STAGE TO A LAST AND LOWEST STAGE, SAID EVAPORATOR HAVING A CONDENSER SECTION AND A FLASH CHAMBER IN EACH STAGE FOR DISTILLING SALT WATER WHICH COMPRISED, WITHDRAWING BRINE FORM A LOWER STAGE OF THE EVAPORATOR, DISCHARGING A MINOR PORTION OF SAID WITHDRAWN BRINE TO WASTE, MIXING THE MAJOR PORTION OF SAID BRINE WITH FRESH
Claim 2
Independent Claim
74 words
THE METHOD OF OPERATING A FLASH EVAPORATOR HAVING A PLURALITY OF STAGES IN SERIES RELATIONSHIP FROM A FIRST AND HIGHEST STAGE TO A LAST AND LOWEST STAGE, SAID EVAPORATOR HAVING A CONDENSER SECTION AND A FLASH CHAMBER IN EACH STAGE FOR DISTILLING SALT WATER WHICH COMPRISED, WITHDRAWING BRINE FORM A LOWER STAGE OF THE EVAPORATOR, DISCHARGING A MINOR PORTION OF SAID WITHDRAWN BRINE TO WASTE, MIXING THE MAJOR PORTION OF SAID BRINE WITH FRESH
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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) | 1963-11-08 | 1964-05-09 | 1964-11-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1967-11-08 | 1968-05-09 | 1968-11-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1971-11-08 | 1972-05-09 | 1972-11-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |