US3101926A
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Variable area nozzle device
Assignee: Garrett Corp
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Filing: 1960-09-01
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Granted: 1963-08-27
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Expires: 1980-09-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Weber Fritz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 07:50
CPC Classifications
F; F01; F01D; F01D17/00; F01D17/10; F01D17/12; F01D17/14; F01D17/16; F01D17/162; F01D17/165
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A VARIABLE AREA NOZZLE FOR CONTROLLING THE FLOW OF A FLUID FROM AN INLET PLENUM TO A POINT OF USE, COMPRISING: MEANS DEFINING A PASSAGEWAY HAVING A PAIR OF SPACED, SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL WALLS FOR DIRECTING THE FLUID FROM THE INLET PLENUM TO THE POINT OF USE; A PLURALITY OF ADJUSTABLE NOZZLE VANES ROTATABLY MOUNTED IN SAID PASSAGEWAY FOR CONTROLLING FLOW THERETHROUGH AND EACH HAVING A LEADING EDGE AND A TRAILING EDGE WITH RESPECT TO THE DIRECTION OF FLUID FLOW THEREOVER, EACH OF SAID VANES ALSO HAVING OPPOSITE SIDE EDGES DISPOSED IN ADJACENT, CONFRONTING RELATION TO SAID WALLS OF SAID PASSAGEWAY; THERE BEING LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING SLOTS WITH END WALLS IN EACH NOZZLE VANE DISPOSED IN A PLANE SUBSTANTIALLY NORMAL TO AND
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
A VARIABLE AREA NOZZLE FOR CONTROLLING THE FLOW OF A FLUID FROM AN INLET PLENUM TO A POINT OF USE, COMPRISING: MEANS DEFINING A PASSAGEWAY HAVING A PAIR OF SPACED, SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL WALLS FOR DIRECTING THE FLUID FROM THE INLET PLENUM TO THE POINT OF USE; A PLURALITY OF ADJUSTABLE NOZZLE VANES ROTATABLY MOUNTED IN SAID PASSAGEWAY FOR CONTROLLING FLOW THERETHROUGH AND EACH HAVING A LEADING EDGE AND A TRAILING EDGE WITH RESPECT TO THE DIRECTION OF FLUID FLOW THEREOVER, EACH OF SAID VANES ALSO HAVING OPPOSITE SIDE EDGES DISPOSED IN ADJACENT, CONFRONTING RELATION TO SAID WALLS OF SAID PASSAGEWAY; THERE BEING LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING SLOTS WITH END WALLS IN EACH NOZZLE VANE DISPOSED IN A PLANE SUBSTANTIALLY NORMAL TO AND
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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) | 1966-08-26 | 1967-02-25 | 1967-08-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-08-26 | 1971-02-25 | 1971-08-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-08-26 | 1975-02-25 | 1975-08-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |