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US3096048A
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Heated gas generator for balloon
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-09-05
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Granted: 1963-07-02
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Expires: 1981-09-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul E Yost
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 05:39
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64B; B64B1/00; B64B1/58; B64B1/62
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A LOAD CARRYING FREE FLOATING BALOON ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A BALLOON FOR CONTAINING A LIFTING GAS, BURNER MEANS SUPPORTED ON THE BALLOON FOR SUPPLYING HEATED GAS TO THE BALLOON, A FUEL SUPPLY CONDUIT MEANS LEADING TO THE BURNER MEANS, FIRST PREDETERMINED FLOW CONTROL VALVE CONNECTED TO THE CONDUIT TO SUPPLY A PREDETERMINED CONSTANT FUEL FLOW TO THE BURNER MEANS. A SECOND BOOST VALVE CONNECTED TO SAID CONDUIT MEANS IN PARALLEL RELATION TO SAID FIRST VALVE TO SUPPLY FUEL TO THE BURNER MEANS INDEPENDENT OF THE FUEL FLOW PASSING THROUGH SAID FIRST VALVE, SAID SECOND BOOST VALVE HAVING A FIRST CLOSED POSITION AND A SECOND OPEN POSITION AND SAID OPEN POSITION PASSING A RELATIVELY LARGE FLOW OF FUEL TO SAID BURNER MEANS, AND A RAPID OPENING MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID SECOND VALVE MEANS TO SUBSTANTIALLY INSTANANEOUSLY OPEN AND CLOSE SAID SECOND BOOST VALVE MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
A LOAD CARRYING FREE FLOATING BALOON ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A BALLOON FOR CONTAINING A LIFTING GAS, BURNER MEANS SUPPORTED ON THE BALLOON FOR SUPPLYING HEATED GAS TO THE BALLOON, A FUEL SUPPLY CONDUIT MEANS LEADING TO THE BURNER MEANS, FIRST PREDETERMINED FLOW CONTROL VALVE CONNECTED TO THE CONDUIT TO SUPPLY A PREDETERMINED CONSTANT FUEL FLOW TO THE BURNER MEANS. A SECOND BOOST VALVE CONNECTED TO SAID CONDUIT MEANS IN PARALLEL RELATION TO SAID FIRST VALVE TO SUPPLY FUEL TO THE BURNER MEANS INDEPENDENT OF THE FUEL FLOW PASSING THROUGH SAID FIRST VALVE, SAID SECOND BOOST VALVE HAVING A FIRST CLOSED POSITION AND A SECOND OPEN POSITION AND SAID OPEN POSITION PASSING A RELATIVELY LARGE FLOW OF FUEL TO SAID BURNER MEANS, AND A RAPID OPENING MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID SECOND VALVE MEANS TO SUBSTANTIALLY INSTANANEOUSLY OPEN AND CLOSE SAID SECOND BOOST VALVE MEANS.
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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) | 1966-07-01 | 1966-12-31 | 1967-07-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-01 | 1970-12-31 | 1971-07-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-01 | 1974-12-31 | 1975-07-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |