US3083536A
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Apparatus for operating a steam power plant including a reheater and tapped steam operated steam consumers
Assignee: Sulzer AG
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Filing: 1960-12-20
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Granted: 1963-04-02
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Expires: 1980-12-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Vogler Hans
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 18:55
CPC Classifications
F; F22; F22G; F22G5/00; F01; F01K; F01K17/00; F01K17/06; F01K7/00; F01K7/16; F01K7/22; F01K7/24; F01K7/34; F01K7/44
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
A STEAM PLANT COMPRISING A STEAM GENERATOR, A STEAM ENGINE HAVING A HIGH PRESSURE STAGE CONNECTED TO SAID GENERATOR FOR RECEIVING STEAM THEREFROM, A REHEATER CONNECTED TO SAID HIGH PRESSURE STAGE FOR RECEIVING THE EXHAUST STEAM THEREFROM, SAID STEAM ENGINE HAVING A LOW PRESSURE STAGE CONNECTED TO SAID REHEATER FOR RECEIVING REHEATED STEAM THEREFROM, A STEAM CONSUMER USING UP STEAM ENERGY, A FIRST STEAM PIPE CONNECTED TO SAID CONSUMER AND TO ONE OF SAID STAGES FOR DIRECTLY CONDUCTING STEAM TAPPED THEREFROM TO SAID STEAM CONSUMER FOR SUPPLYING STEAM ENERGY THERETO, A SECOND STEAM PIPE CONNECTED TO SAID CONSUMER AND TO SAID REHEATER FOR TAPPING STEAM THEREFROM AND CONDUCTING THE STEAM TAPPED FROM SAID REHEATER TO SAID CONSUMER FOR SUPPLYING STEAM ENERGY THERETO, AND VALVE MEANS INTERPOSED IN EACH OF SAID PIPES FOR CONTROLLING THE RELATIVE FLOW OF STEAM THROUGH SAID PIPES FROM ONE OF SAID STAGES AND FROM SAID REHEATER TO SAID CONSUMER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
A STEAM PLANT COMPRISING A STEAM GENERATOR, A STEAM ENGINE HAVING A HIGH PRESSURE STAGE CONNECTED TO SAID GENERATOR FOR RECEIVING STEAM THEREFROM, A REHEATER CONNECTED TO SAID HIGH PRESSURE STAGE FOR RECEIVING THE EXHAUST STEAM THEREFROM, SAID STEAM ENGINE HAVING A LOW PRESSURE STAGE CONNECTED TO SAID REHEATER FOR RECEIVING REHEATED STEAM THEREFROM, A STEAM CONSUMER USING UP STEAM ENERGY, A FIRST STEAM PIPE CONNECTED TO SAID CONSUMER AND TO ONE OF SAID STAGES FOR DIRECTLY CONDUCTING STEAM TAPPED THEREFROM TO SAID STEAM CONSUMER FOR SUPPLYING STEAM ENERGY THERETO, A SECOND STEAM PIPE CONNECTED TO SAID CONSUMER AND TO SAID REHEATER FOR TAPPING STEAM THEREFROM AND CONDUCTING THE STEAM TAPPED FROM SAID REHEATER TO SAID CONSUMER FOR SUPPLYING STEAM ENERGY THERETO, AND VALVE MEANS INTERPOSED IN EACH OF SAID PIPES FOR CONTROLLING THE RELATIVE FLOW OF STEAM THROUGH SAID PIPES FROM ONE OF SAID STAGES AND FROM SAID REHEATER TO SAID CONSUMER.
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) | 1966-04-01 | 1966-10-01 | 1967-04-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-01 | 1970-10-01 | 1971-04-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-01 | 1974-10-01 | 1975-04-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |