US3081241A
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Method and apparatus for introducing hydrogen into a steam atmosphere
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1959-12-24
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Granted: 1963-03-12
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Expires: 1979-12-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William H Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 16:07
CPC Classifications
F; F28; F28G; F28G9/00; C; C23; C23F; C23F11/00; C23F11/08; C23F11/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
172 words
A METHOD OF INTRODUCING ELECTROLYTIC HYDROGEN GAS INTO A STEAM ATMOSPHERE ABOVE A STEAM GENERATING WATER SUPPLY AND OF INTRODUCING ELECTROLYTIC OXYGEN GAS INTO AN ATMOSPHERE ABOVE A SECOND WATER SUPPLY WHICH COMPRISES, PROVIDING A STEAM GENERATING WATER SUPPLY IN A BOILER, PROVIDING A SECOND WATER SUPPLY IN A CHAMBER, PROVIDING A THIRD WATER SUPPLY CONNECTING SAID FIRST WATER SUPPLY AND SAID SECOND WATER SUPPLY, INSULATING ELECTRICALLY TRODE IN SAID FIRST WATER SUPPLY, INSULATING ELECTRICALLY SAID ELECTRODE FROM SAID BOILER, DECOMPOSING ELECTROLYTICALLY A PORTION OF SAID FIRST WATER SUPPLY WHEREBY ONLY ELECTROLYTIC HYDROGEN GAS IS GENERATED IN SAID FIRST WATER SUPPLY AND LIBERATED INTO SAID STEAM ATMOSPHERE TO LIMIT OXIDATION OF METALS EXPOSED TO SAID STEAM ATMOSPHERE, PROVIDING AN ELECTRODE IN SAID CHAMBER, INSULATING ELECTRICALLY SAID ELECTRODE FROM SAID CHAMBER, DECOMPOSING ELECTROLYTICALLY A PORTION OF SAID SECOND WATER SUPPLY WHEREBY ONLY ELECTROLYTIC OXYGEN GAS IS GENERATED IN SAID SECOND WATER SUPPLY, AND REMOVING SAID OXYGEN GAS FROM SAID SECOND WATER SUPPLY, THEREBY PREVENTING MIXING OF SAID OXYGEN GAS WITH SAID HYDROGEN GAS.
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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) | 1966-03-11 | 1966-09-10 | 1967-03-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-03-11 | 1970-09-10 | 1971-03-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-03-11 | 1974-09-10 | 1975-03-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |