US3075577A
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Apparatus and method for the observation of flames
Assignee: Compteurs Schlumberger SA
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Filing: 1959-07-20
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Granted: 1963-01-29
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Expires: 1979-07-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Cazalas Andre Louis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 20:56
CPC Classifications
F; F23; F23M; F23M11/00; F23M11/04; F23M11/045; F23N; F23N5/00; F23N5/02; F23N5/08; G; G03; G03B; G03B37/00; G03B37/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
A SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING REMOTE INDICATIONS OF THE FLAME CONFIGURATION WITHIN A FURNACE COMPRISING A FURNACE ENCLOSURE, AT LEAST ONE BURNER POSITIONED AT AN OPENING IN SAID FURNACE ENCLOSURE, MEANS FOR FEEDING A CONTINUOUS SUPPLY OF FUEL TO SAID BURNER TO PROVIDE A FLAME WITHIN SAID ENCLOSURE, MEANS FOR INTRODUCING A CONTROLLED AMOUNT OF INORGANIC SALINE SOLUTION TO SAID FUEL FOR INCREASING THE SPECIFIC LUMINOSITY OF SAID FLAME CHARACTERIZED BY THE SPECTRUM EMISSION OF SAID SOLUTION, INDICATING MEANS FOR ENABLING THE REMOTE VIEWING OF SAID FLAME COMPRISING A TELEVISION CAMERA POSITIONED AT A FURTHER OPENING IN SAID FURNACE ENCLOSURE, AND FILTER MEANS POSITIONED BETWEEN THE FLAME AND THE TELEVISION CAMERA SELECTIVELY TRANSPARENT TO SAID CHARACTERIZED SPECTRUM EMISSION OF SAID FLAME FOR ENABLING THE CONFIGURATION OF THE FLAME TO BE DISTINGUISHED FROM THE BACKGROUND COLOR OF SAID FURNACE ENCLOSURE WHEREBY THE FLAME CONFIGURATION MAY BE VIEWED AT A TELEVISION RECEIVER LOCATED AT A POINT REMOTE FROM SAID FURNACE.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
157 words
A SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING REMOTE INDICATIONS OF THE FLAME CONFIGURATION WITHIN A FURNACE COMPRISING A FURNACE ENCLOSURE, AT LEAST ONE BURNER POSITIONED AT AN OPENING IN SAID FURNACE ENCLOSURE, MEANS FOR FEEDING A CONTINUOUS SUPPLY OF FUEL TO SAID BURNER TO PROVIDE A FLAME WITHIN SAID ENCLOSURE, MEANS FOR INTRODUCING A CONTROLLED AMOUNT OF INORGANIC SALINE SOLUTION TO SAID FUEL FOR INCREASING THE SPECIFIC LUMINOSITY OF SAID FLAME CHARACTERIZED BY THE SPECTRUM EMISSION OF SAID SOLUTION, INDICATING MEANS FOR ENABLING THE REMOTE VIEWING OF SAID FLAME COMPRISING A TELEVISION CAMERA POSITIONED AT A FURTHER OPENING IN SAID FURNACE ENCLOSURE, AND FILTER MEANS POSITIONED BETWEEN THE FLAME AND THE TELEVISION CAMERA SELECTIVELY TRANSPARENT TO SAID CHARACTERIZED SPECTRUM EMISSION OF SAID FLAME FOR ENABLING THE CONFIGURATION OF THE FLAME TO BE DISTINGUISHED FROM THE BACKGROUND COLOR OF SAID FURNACE ENCLOSURE WHEREBY THE FLAME CONFIGURATION MAY BE VIEWED AT A TELEVISION RECEIVER LOCATED AT A POINT REMOTE FROM SAID FURNACE.
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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) | 1966-01-28 | 1966-07-30 | 1967-01-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-01-28 | 1970-07-30 | 1971-01-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-01-28 | 1974-07-30 | 1975-01-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |