US3094165A
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Deaerating system for condensers
Assignee: CH Wheeler Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1960-01-07
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Granted: 1963-06-18
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Expires: 1980-01-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Le Roy A Droescher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 12:04
CPC Classifications
F; F28; F28B; F28B9/00; F28B9/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
IN A CONDENSER FOR CONDENSING THE EXHAUST STEAM OF A HEAT ENGINE, A CONDENSER SHELL HAVING AN INLET FOR THE ADMISSION OF EXHAUST STEAM TO A STEAM SPACE WITHIN SAID SHELL AND AN OUTLET FOR CONDENSATE, CONDENSING TUBES IN SAID STEAM SPACE, A DEAERATING SECTION IN SAID SHELL, SAID DEAERATING SECTION COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF TUBES DISPOSED BELOW SAID CONDENSING TUBES, SAID TUBES OF SAID SECTION HAVING DEAD ENDS WITH DRAINAGE AND VENTING OPENINGS ADJACENT THEIR DEAD ENDS, SAID DEAD ENDS TERMINATING WITHIN SAID SHELL, MEANS FOR SUPPLYING STEAM TO THE TUBES OF SAID SECTION, DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE REGULATING MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE VACUUM IN SAID STEAM SPACE AND TO THE PRESSURE OF STEAM SUPPLIED TO THE TUBES OF SAID DEAERATING SECTION FOR CONTROLLING THE PRESSURE OF STEAM IN THE TUBES OF SAID DEAERATING SECTION, SAID DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE REGULATING MEANS OPERABLE TO MAINTAIN A SUBSTANTIALLY CONSTANT PRESSURE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE PRESSURE IN SAID STEAM SPACE
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
IN A CONDENSER FOR CONDENSING THE EXHAUST STEAM OF A HEAT ENGINE, A CONDENSER SHELL HAVING AN INLET FOR THE ADMISSION OF EXHAUST STEAM TO A STEAM SPACE WITHIN SAID SHELL AND AN OUTLET FOR CONDENSATE, CONDENSING TUBES IN SAID STEAM SPACE, A DEAERATING SECTION IN SAID SHELL, SAID DEAERATING SECTION COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF TUBES DISPOSED BELOW SAID CONDENSING TUBES, SAID TUBES OF SAID SECTION HAVING DEAD ENDS WITH DRAINAGE AND VENTING OPENINGS ADJACENT THEIR DEAD ENDS, SAID DEAD ENDS TERMINATING WITHIN SAID SHELL, MEANS FOR SUPPLYING STEAM TO THE TUBES OF SAID SECTION, DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE REGULATING MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE VACUUM IN SAID STEAM SPACE AND TO THE PRESSURE OF STEAM SUPPLIED TO THE TUBES OF SAID DEAERATING SECTION FOR CONTROLLING THE PRESSURE OF STEAM IN THE TUBES OF SAID DEAERATING SECTION, SAID DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE REGULATING MEANS OPERABLE TO MAINTAIN A SUBSTANTIALLY CONSTANT PRESSURE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE PRESSURE IN SAID STEAM SPACE
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) | 1966-06-17 | 1966-12-17 | 1967-06-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-06-17 | 1970-12-17 | 1971-06-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-06-17 | 1974-12-17 | 1975-06-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |