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US3130557A
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Cooling tower control means
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-05-23
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Granted: 1964-04-28
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Expires: 1982-05-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Mcfarlan Alden Irving
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 19:26
CPC Classifications
F; F28; F28F; F28F27/00; F28F27/003; F28F25/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
IN A COOLING TOWER OF THE TYPE CONTAINING A PACKING OF INFLAMMABLE MATERIAL ONTO WHICH WATER IS DELIVERED TO TRICKLE THERETHROUGH BY GRAVITY AND THROUGH WHICH AIR IS CIRCULATED TO PROVIDE AN EXTENDED SURFACE AREA FOR AIR AND LIQUID CONTACT, THE COMBINATION WITH SAID COOLING TOWER OF A TANK IN AN ENCLOSURE BELOW SAID TOWER AND CONNECTED TO THE BOTTOM THEREOF TO RECEIVE WATER THEREFROM, A PUMP FOR CIRCULATING WATER IN A CIRCUIT INCLUDING THE TANK AND COOLING TOWER, A FIRST MEANS FOR INITIATING OPERATION OF THE PUMP TO DELIVER WATER FROM THE TANK ONTO THE PACKING TO OPERATE THE COOLING TOWER TO COOL WATER, AND A SECOND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE TEMPERATURE OF THE PACKING IN THE COOLING TOWER FOR INITIATING OPERATION OF THE PUMP IN CASE OF FIRE TO DELIVER WATER FROM THE TANK ON TOP OF THE PACKING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
IN A COOLING TOWER OF THE TYPE CONTAINING A PACKING OF INFLAMMABLE MATERIAL ONTO WHICH WATER IS DELIVERED TO TRICKLE THERETHROUGH BY GRAVITY AND THROUGH WHICH AIR IS CIRCULATED TO PROVIDE AN EXTENDED SURFACE AREA FOR AIR AND LIQUID CONTACT, THE COMBINATION WITH SAID COOLING TOWER OF A TANK IN AN ENCLOSURE BELOW SAID TOWER AND CONNECTED TO THE BOTTOM THEREOF TO RECEIVE WATER THEREFROM, A PUMP FOR CIRCULATING WATER IN A CIRCUIT INCLUDING THE TANK AND COOLING TOWER, A FIRST MEANS FOR INITIATING OPERATION OF THE PUMP TO DELIVER WATER FROM THE TANK ONTO THE PACKING TO OPERATE THE COOLING TOWER TO COOL WATER, AND A SECOND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE TEMPERATURE OF THE PACKING IN THE COOLING TOWER FOR INITIATING OPERATION OF THE PUMP IN CASE OF FIRE TO DELIVER WATER FROM THE TANK ON TOP OF THE PACKING.
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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) | 1967-04-28 | 1967-10-28 | 1968-04-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-04-28 | 1971-10-28 | 1972-04-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-04-28 | 1975-10-28 | 1976-04-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |