US3095295A
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Chemical process
Assignee: Scientific Design LLC
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Filing: 1960-09-22
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Granted: 1963-06-25
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Expires: 1980-09-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Colton John White
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 20:58
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D29/00; B01D29/11
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
IN A PROCESS FOR RECOVERING FRESH WATER FROM SALINE WATER WHEREIN THE SALINE WATER IS DIRECTLY CONTACTED WITH A LIQUID REFRIGERANT, WHEREIN THE LIQUID REFRIGERANT IS VAPORIZED THEREBY FORMING ICE CRYSTALS AND BRINE, WHEREIN SAID ICE CRYSTALS ARE SEPARATED AND MELTED, AND WHEREIN FRESH WATER AND BRINE ARE WITHDRAWN AS PRODUCTS, THE IMPROVEMENT OF COOLING THE SALINE WATER BY VAPORIZING A PORTION THEREOF IN A ZONE CONTINUOUSLY MAINTAINED UNDER A VACUUM, CONDENSING SAID VAPORS BY CONTACT WITH AT LEAST ONE OF SAID PRODUCTS IN SAID ZONE, THEREBY TRANSFERRING HEAT FROM SAID SALINE WATER TO SAID PRODUCT, AND MAINTAINING THE ZONE UNDER SUBSTANTIALLY ADIABATIC CONDITIONS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
IN A PROCESS FOR RECOVERING FRESH WATER FROM SALINE WATER WHEREIN THE SALINE WATER IS DIRECTLY CONTACTED WITH A LIQUID REFRIGERANT, WHEREIN THE LIQUID REFRIGERANT IS VAPORIZED THEREBY FORMING ICE CRYSTALS AND BRINE, WHEREIN SAID ICE CRYSTALS ARE SEPARATED AND MELTED, AND WHEREIN FRESH WATER AND BRINE ARE WITHDRAWN AS PRODUCTS, THE IMPROVEMENT OF COOLING THE SALINE WATER BY VAPORIZING A PORTION THEREOF IN A ZONE CONTINUOUSLY MAINTAINED UNDER A VACUUM, CONDENSING SAID VAPORS BY CONTACT WITH AT LEAST ONE OF SAID PRODUCTS IN SAID ZONE, THEREBY TRANSFERRING HEAT FROM SAID SALINE WATER TO SAID PRODUCT, AND MAINTAINING THE ZONE UNDER SUBSTANTIALLY ADIABATIC CONDITIONS.
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) | 1966-06-24 | 1966-12-24 | 1967-06-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-06-24 | 1970-12-24 | 1971-06-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-06-24 | 1974-12-24 | 1975-06-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |