US3107988A
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Liquid vapor separator
Assignee: RTX Corp
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Filing: 1960-09-12
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Granted: 1963-10-22
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Expires: 1980-09-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Herbert E Taylor
- 👤 George C Rannenberg
- 👤 Martin R Macklin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 00:22
CPC Classifications
F; F17; F17C; F17C13/00; F17C13/008; B; B04; B04B; B04B5/00; B04B5/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
PRESSURE RELIEF MEANS FOR A STORAGE TANK FOR A PRESSURIZED MIXTURE OF GAS AND LIQUID COMPRISING, A VENT PASSAGE SUBMERGED IN SAID TANK AND CONNECTING THE INSIDE WITH THE OUTSIDE OF SAID TANK, A CENTRIFUGE IN SAID TANK, FORMING A PART OF SAID PASSAGE, RECEIVING GAS AND LIQUID FROM SAID TANK AND SEPARATING SAID RECEIVED GAS AND LIQUID AND HAVING A CONTINUOUSLY OPEN OUTLET IN SAID TANK RETURNING LIQUID FROM SAID CENTRIFUGE TO THE MIXTURE IN THE PORTION OF THE TANK SURROUNDING SAID CENTRIFUGE, AND HAVING A GAS OUTLET IN SAID PASSAGE, A MOTOR ACTUATED BY THE FLOW OF GAS DISCHARGED FROM SAID CENTRIFUGE THROUGH SAID GAS OUTLET AND PASSAGE FOR OPERATING SAID CENTRIFUGE, MEANS BLOCKING SAID VENT PASSAGE AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE PRESSURE IN SAID TANK CONTROLLING SAID BLOCKING MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
PRESSURE RELIEF MEANS FOR A STORAGE TANK FOR A PRESSURIZED MIXTURE OF GAS AND LIQUID COMPRISING, A VENT PASSAGE SUBMERGED IN SAID TANK AND CONNECTING THE INSIDE WITH THE OUTSIDE OF SAID TANK, A CENTRIFUGE IN SAID TANK, FORMING A PART OF SAID PASSAGE, RECEIVING GAS AND LIQUID FROM SAID TANK AND SEPARATING SAID RECEIVED GAS AND LIQUID AND HAVING A CONTINUOUSLY OPEN OUTLET IN SAID TANK RETURNING LIQUID FROM SAID CENTRIFUGE TO THE MIXTURE IN THE PORTION OF THE TANK SURROUNDING SAID CENTRIFUGE, AND HAVING A GAS OUTLET IN SAID PASSAGE, A MOTOR ACTUATED BY THE FLOW OF GAS DISCHARGED FROM SAID CENTRIFUGE THROUGH SAID GAS OUTLET AND PASSAGE FOR OPERATING SAID CENTRIFUGE, MEANS BLOCKING SAID VENT PASSAGE AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE PRESSURE IN SAID TANK CONTROLLING SAID BLOCKING 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) | 1966-10-21 | 1967-04-22 | 1967-10-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-10-21 | 1971-04-22 | 1971-10-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-10-21 | 1975-04-22 | 1975-10-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |