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US3071346A
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Turbine nozzle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-06-21
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Granted: 1963-01-01
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Expires: 1980-06-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Wilgus S Broffitt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 14:20
CPC Classifications
F; F01; F01D; F01D9/00; F01D9/02; F01D9/04; F01D9/042
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
A TURBINE NOZZLE ASSEMBLY COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, A TURBINE NOZZLE CASING, A TURBINE NOZZLE INCLUDING A CONTINUOUS OUTER SHROUD RING SPACED RADIALLY FROM THE CASING, AN INNER SHROUD RING, AND VANES EXTENDING BETWEEN AND SUPPORTED BY THE SHROUD RINGS, THE SHROUD RINGS DEFINING BOUNDARIES OF THE MOTIVE FLUID PATH THROUGH THE NOZZLE, AND MEANS FOR SUPPORTING THE OUTER SHROUD RING IN THE CASING WITH FREEDOM FOR RELATIVE RADIAL EXPANSION OF THE CASING AND THE OUTER RING COMPRISING KEYS EXTENDING INWARDLY FROM THE CASING, THE OUTER SHROUD RING HAVING OPENINGS RECEIVING THE KEYS, AND THE KEYS HAVING SHOULDERS THEREON ENGAGEABLE WITH THE RADIALLY INNER SURFACE OF THE OUTER SHROUD RING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
A TURBINE NOZZLE ASSEMBLY COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, A TURBINE NOZZLE CASING, A TURBINE NOZZLE INCLUDING A CONTINUOUS OUTER SHROUD RING SPACED RADIALLY FROM THE CASING, AN INNER SHROUD RING, AND VANES EXTENDING BETWEEN AND SUPPORTED BY THE SHROUD RINGS, THE SHROUD RINGS DEFINING BOUNDARIES OF THE MOTIVE FLUID PATH THROUGH THE NOZZLE, AND MEANS FOR SUPPORTING THE OUTER SHROUD RING IN THE CASING WITH FREEDOM FOR RELATIVE RADIAL EXPANSION OF THE CASING AND THE OUTER RING COMPRISING KEYS EXTENDING INWARDLY FROM THE CASING, THE OUTER SHROUD RING HAVING OPENINGS RECEIVING THE KEYS, AND THE KEYS HAVING SHOULDERS THEREON ENGAGEABLE WITH THE RADIALLY INNER SURFACE OF THE OUTER SHROUD RING.
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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) | 1965-12-31 | 1966-07-02 | 1967-01-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-12-31 | 1970-07-02 | 1971-01-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-12-31 | 1974-07-02 | 1975-01-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |