US3073095A
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Apparatus for treating air
Assignee: Carrier Corp
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Filing: 1960-01-28
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Granted: 1963-01-15
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Expires: 1980-01-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ernest C Hungate
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 09:02
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24F; F24F6/00; F24F6/02; F24F6/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
AN APPARATUS FOR TREATING AIR COMPRISING A FIRST CYLINDER, A SECOND CYLINDER CONCENTRICALLY DISPOSED WITHIN THE FIRST CYLINDER, SAID FIRST CYLINDER BEING CLOSED AT ONE END, SAID CYLINDER DISPOSITION CREATING AN ANNULAR AIR INTAKE AND A CIRCULAR DISCHARGE OPENING, A FAN DISPOSED IN SAID SECOND CYLINDER ADAPTED TO MOVE AIR THROUGH SAID AIR INTAKE AND OUT THE DISCHARGE OPENING, A ROTATABLE HUB HAVING A PLURALITY OF ORIFICES THEREIN, MEANS FOR SUPPLYING WATER TO SAID HUB, A PLURALITY OF BLADES EXTENDING RADIALLY FROM THE HUB, ADJACENT BLADES BEING SPACED IN OVERLAPPING RELATIONSHIP TO DEFINE A PLURALITY OF AXIAL PATHS HAVING AT LEAST ONE CHANGE IN DIRECTION, SAID HUB AND BLADE STRUCTURE BEING LOCATED ADJACENT AN END OF THE SECOND CYLINDER AND WITHIN THE FIRST CYLINDER, AT LEAST ONE RING DISPOSED ABOUT SAID HUB AND BLADE STRUCTURE, SAID RING HAVING MEANS THEREON FOR WATER ISSUING FROM SAID ORIFICES TO IMPINGE AGAINST TO FORM A SPRAY OF FINELY DIVIDED WATER PARTICLES IN THE AIR STREAM PASSING THROUGH THE APPARATUS.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
166 words
AN APPARATUS FOR TREATING AIR COMPRISING A FIRST CYLINDER, A SECOND CYLINDER CONCENTRICALLY DISPOSED WITHIN THE FIRST CYLINDER, SAID FIRST CYLINDER BEING CLOSED AT ONE END, SAID CYLINDER DISPOSITION CREATING AN ANNULAR AIR INTAKE AND A CIRCULAR DISCHARGE OPENING, A FAN DISPOSED IN SAID SECOND CYLINDER ADAPTED TO MOVE AIR THROUGH SAID AIR INTAKE AND OUT THE DISCHARGE OPENING, A ROTATABLE HUB HAVING A PLURALITY OF ORIFICES THEREIN, MEANS FOR SUPPLYING WATER TO SAID HUB, A PLURALITY OF BLADES EXTENDING RADIALLY FROM THE HUB, ADJACENT BLADES BEING SPACED IN OVERLAPPING RELATIONSHIP TO DEFINE A PLURALITY OF AXIAL PATHS HAVING AT LEAST ONE CHANGE IN DIRECTION, SAID HUB AND BLADE STRUCTURE BEING LOCATED ADJACENT AN END OF THE SECOND CYLINDER AND WITHIN THE FIRST CYLINDER, AT LEAST ONE RING DISPOSED ABOUT SAID HUB AND BLADE STRUCTURE, SAID RING HAVING MEANS THEREON FOR WATER ISSUING FROM SAID ORIFICES TO IMPINGE AGAINST TO FORM A SPRAY OF FINELY DIVIDED WATER PARTICLES IN THE AIR STREAM PASSING THROUGH THE APPARATUS.
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) | 1966-01-14 | 1966-07-16 | 1967-01-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-01-14 | 1970-07-16 | 1971-01-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-01-14 | 1974-07-16 | 1975-01-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |