US3110153A
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Gas generator turbojet motor
Assignee: Aerojet Rocketdyne Inc
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Filing: 1950-09-05
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Granted: 1963-11-12
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Expires: 1970-09-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William C House
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 20:33
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02K; F02K7/00; F02K7/10; F02K7/16; F02C; F02C3/00; F02C3/04; F02C3/107
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
A METHOD OF GENERATING THRUST IN A DUCT LOCATED IN AN AIR MEDIUM, SAID DUCT HAVING AN ENTRY OPENING AND AN EXHAUST NOZZLE AND CONTAINING A ROCKET MOTOR HAVING A GAS GENERATING COMBUSTION CHAMBER AND A GAS TURBINE DRIVEN BY GASES FROM THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER, AND AN AFTERBURNING COMBUSTION CHAMBER, WHICH COMPRISES: COMBUSTING A MIXTURE OF FUEL AND OXIDIZER IN THE ABSENCE OF ATMOSPHERIC AIR WITHIN SAID COMBUSTION CHAMBER, AND WITH AN EXCESS OF FUEL WHICH IS UNBURNED IN SAID CHAMBER, DRIVING SAID GAS TURBINE BY THE COMBUSTION GASES MIXED WITH THE UNBURNED FUEL EXHAUSTED FROM SAID COMBUSTION CHAMBER, EXHAUSTING SAID COMBUSTION GASES AND EXCESS FUEL FROM THE TURBINE INTO SAID AFTERBURNING CHAMBER, INTRODUCING COMPRESSED AIR FROM THE MEDIUM INTO SAID AFTERBURNING CHAMBER AND BURNING SAID EXCESS FUEL AND COMPRESSED AIR IN SAID AFTERBURNING CHAMBER, AND EXHAUSTING THE GASES FROM SAID AFTERBURNING CHAMBER THROUGH SAID EXHAUST NOZZLE TO GENERATE THRUST.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
150 words
A METHOD OF GENERATING THRUST IN A DUCT LOCATED IN AN AIR MEDIUM, SAID DUCT HAVING AN ENTRY OPENING AND AN EXHAUST NOZZLE AND CONTAINING A ROCKET MOTOR HAVING A GAS GENERATING COMBUSTION CHAMBER AND A GAS TURBINE DRIVEN BY GASES FROM THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER, AND AN AFTERBURNING COMBUSTION CHAMBER, WHICH COMPRISES: COMBUSTING A MIXTURE OF FUEL AND OXIDIZER IN THE ABSENCE OF ATMOSPHERIC AIR WITHIN SAID COMBUSTION CHAMBER, AND WITH AN EXCESS OF FUEL WHICH IS UNBURNED IN SAID CHAMBER, DRIVING SAID GAS TURBINE BY THE COMBUSTION GASES MIXED WITH THE UNBURNED FUEL EXHAUSTED FROM SAID COMBUSTION CHAMBER, EXHAUSTING SAID COMBUSTION GASES AND EXCESS FUEL FROM THE TURBINE INTO SAID AFTERBURNING CHAMBER, INTRODUCING COMPRESSED AIR FROM THE MEDIUM INTO SAID AFTERBURNING CHAMBER AND BURNING SAID EXCESS FUEL AND COMPRESSED AIR IN SAID AFTERBURNING CHAMBER, AND EXHAUSTING THE GASES FROM SAID AFTERBURNING CHAMBER THROUGH SAID EXHAUST NOZZLE TO GENERATE THRUST.
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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) | 1966-11-11 | 1967-05-13 | 1967-11-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-11-11 | 1971-05-13 | 1971-11-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-11-11 | 1975-05-13 | 1975-11-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |