US3085145A
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Vaporizer
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1960-03-09
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Granted: 1963-04-09
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Expires: 1980-03-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Robert L Wray
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 19:48
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M11/00; A61M11/04; A61M11/041; A61M11/042; A61M11/044
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A VAPORIZER COMPRISING A HOUSING PROVIDING A HEATER ENCLOSURE, SAID HOUSING BEING PROVIDED WITH A STEAM EXIT OPENING AT THE UPPER PORTION THEREOF, AN ELONGATED HEATER ELEMENT SUSPENDED VERTICALLY WITHIN SAID HEATER ENCLOSURE, A PAIR OF ELONGATED BAFFLE PLATES RESILIENTLY HELD AGAINST SAID HEATER ELEMENT ON OPPOSITE SIDES THEREOF, AN OPENING IN ONE OF SAID BAFFLE PLATES NEAR THE UPPER END THEREOF AND FACING IN A DIRECTION GENERALLY AWAY FROM SAID STEAM EXIT OPENING, A HEAT-SENSITIVE SWITCH MECHANISM FOR CONNECTING POWER TO SAID HEATER ELEMENT AND ARRANGED TO RECEIVE HEAT FROM SAID BAFFLE PLATES, A LIQUID ENTRANCE PASSAGE-WAY THROUGH THE WALL OF SAID HEATER ENCLOSURE, AND MEANS FOR CAUSING SAID PASSAGE-WAY TO BE HEATED BY SAID HEATER ELEMENT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A VAPORIZER COMPRISING A HOUSING PROVIDING A HEATER ENCLOSURE, SAID HOUSING BEING PROVIDED WITH A STEAM EXIT OPENING AT THE UPPER PORTION THEREOF, AN ELONGATED HEATER ELEMENT SUSPENDED VERTICALLY WITHIN SAID HEATER ENCLOSURE, A PAIR OF ELONGATED BAFFLE PLATES RESILIENTLY HELD AGAINST SAID HEATER ELEMENT ON OPPOSITE SIDES THEREOF, AN OPENING IN ONE OF SAID BAFFLE PLATES NEAR THE UPPER END THEREOF AND FACING IN A DIRECTION GENERALLY AWAY FROM SAID STEAM EXIT OPENING, A HEAT-SENSITIVE SWITCH MECHANISM FOR CONNECTING POWER TO SAID HEATER ELEMENT AND ARRANGED TO RECEIVE HEAT FROM SAID BAFFLE PLATES, A LIQUID ENTRANCE PASSAGE-WAY THROUGH THE WALL OF SAID HEATER ENCLOSURE, AND MEANS FOR CAUSING SAID PASSAGE-WAY TO BE HEATED BY SAID HEATER ELEMENT.
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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) | 1966-04-08 | 1966-10-08 | 1967-04-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-08 | 1970-10-08 | 1971-04-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-08 | 1974-10-08 | 1975-04-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |