US3092977A
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Control apparatus for low temperature refrigeration system
Assignee: Union Carbide Corp
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Filing: 1959-11-17
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Granted: 1963-06-11
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Expires: 1979-11-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ransom P Skinner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 05:27
CPC Classifications
F; F25; F25D; F25D29/00; F25D29/001
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
A REFRIGERATING SYSTEM FOR COOLING AN INFRA-RED DETECTION CELL WHICH COMPRISES A COOLING HEAD FOR MOUNTING ADJACENT TO THE DETECTION CELL, A FIRST CONDUIT FOR CARRYING LIQUID REFRIGERANT DIRECTLY TO THE COOLING HEAD, WHERE IT IS VAPORIZED AND A SECOND CONDUIT FOR CARRYING VAPORIZED REFRIGERANT AWAY FROM THE COOLING HEAD, VALVE MEANS IN SAID SECOND CONDUIT FOR CONTROLLING THE FLOW OF REFRIGERANT IN THE SYSTEM, A TEMPERATURE SENSING DEVICE ADJACENT TO THE COOLING HEAD, CIRCUIT MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID SENSING DEVICE FOR DEVELOPING A SIGNAL PROPORTIONAL TO THE TEMPERATURE OF THE SENSING DEVICE, AND MEANS FOR UTILIZING SUCH SIGNAL TO OPERATE THE VALVE MEANS, SAID TEMPERATURE SENSING DEVICE COMPRISING A THERMISTOR LOCATED IN THE SECOND CONDUIT BETWEEN THE COOLING HEAD AND THE VALVE MEANS, AND HEATING MEANS FOR HEATING THE THERMISTOR WHEN THE VALVE MEANS IS CLOSED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
A REFRIGERATING SYSTEM FOR COOLING AN INFRA-RED DETECTION CELL WHICH COMPRISES A COOLING HEAD FOR MOUNTING ADJACENT TO THE DETECTION CELL, A FIRST CONDUIT FOR CARRYING LIQUID REFRIGERANT DIRECTLY TO THE COOLING HEAD, WHERE IT IS VAPORIZED AND A SECOND CONDUIT FOR CARRYING VAPORIZED REFRIGERANT AWAY FROM THE COOLING HEAD, VALVE MEANS IN SAID SECOND CONDUIT FOR CONTROLLING THE FLOW OF REFRIGERANT IN THE SYSTEM, A TEMPERATURE SENSING DEVICE ADJACENT TO THE COOLING HEAD, CIRCUIT MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID SENSING DEVICE FOR DEVELOPING A SIGNAL PROPORTIONAL TO THE TEMPERATURE OF THE SENSING DEVICE, AND MEANS FOR UTILIZING SUCH SIGNAL TO OPERATE THE VALVE MEANS, SAID TEMPERATURE SENSING DEVICE COMPRISING A THERMISTOR LOCATED IN THE SECOND CONDUIT BETWEEN THE COOLING HEAD AND THE VALVE MEANS, AND HEATING MEANS FOR HEATING THE THERMISTOR WHEN THE VALVE MEANS IS CLOSED.
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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) | 1966-06-10 | 1966-12-10 | 1967-06-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-06-10 | 1970-12-10 | 1971-06-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-06-10 | 1974-12-10 | 1975-06-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |