US3132489A
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Apparatus for the refrigerated storage of liquefied gas
Assignee: Chicago Bridge and Iron Co
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Filing: 1961-01-03
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Granted: 1964-05-12
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Expires: 1981-01-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James B Maher
- 👤 Mair James
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 21:27
CPC Classifications
C; C10; C10G; C10G19/00; B; B01; B01J; B01J23/00; B01J23/70; B01J23/76; B01J23/78; C10G17/00; C10G17/095; C10G29/00; C10G29/02; C10G29/04; C10K; C10K1/00; C10K1/20; C10K1/34; F; F17; F17C; F17C3/00; F25; F25J; F25J1/00; F25J1/0002; F25J1/0022; F25J1/003; F25J1/0047; F25J1/0052; F25J1/006; F25J1/008; F25J1/0087; F25J1/02; F25J1/0203; F25J1/0208; F17C2201/00; F17C2201/01; F17C2201/0104; F17C2201/0109; F17C2201/0119; F17C2201/05; F17C2201/052; F17C2203/00; F17C2203/03; F17C2203/0304; F17C2203/0337; F17C2203/0341; F17C2203/06; F17C2203/0602; F17C2203/0612; F17C2203/0626; F17C2203/0629; F17C2221/00; F17C2221/01; F17C2221/011; F17C2221/03; F17C2221/032; F17C2221/035; F17C2227/00; F17C2227/03; F17C2227/0337; F17C2227/0341; F17C2227/0355; F17C2265/00; F17C2265/03; F17C2265/032; F17C2265/033; F17C2265/034; F25J2205/00; F25J2205/90; F25J2215/00; F25J2215/02; F25J2215/64; F25J2220/00; F25J2220/60; F25J2220/62; F25J2245/00; F25J2245/90
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A REFRIGERATED STORAGE SYSTEM FOR STORING A LIQUEFIED NORMALLY GASEOUS MATERIAL WHICH COMPRISES AN INSULATED STORAGE VESSEL; A PRIMARY REFRIGERATION SYTEM INCLUDING CONDUIT MEANS FOR TRANSFERRING VAPOROUS MATERIAL FROM SAID VESSEL, MEANS FOR COOLING AND LIQUEFYING SAID VAPOROUS MATERIAL INCLUDING INDIRECT HEAT EXCHANGE FLASH-CONDENSER MEANS HAVING A SHELL SIDE AND A TUBE SIDE, AND MEANS FOR CONNECTING SAID CONDUIT MEANS TO ONE SIDE OF SAID HEAT EXCHANGE MEANS; AND A SECONDARY REFRIGERATION SYSTEM FOR SUPPLYING A COOLANT CONNECTED TO THE OTHER SIDE OF SAID HEAT EXCHANGE MEANS; A SECOND CONDUIT MEANS FOR SUPPLYING MATERIAL TO BE STORED, MEANS FOR CONNECTING SAID SECOND CONDUIT MEANS TO SAID ONE SIDE OF SAID FLASH-CONDENSER MEANS; AND MEANS FOR WITHDRAWING LIQUID PRODUCT FROM SAID ONE SIDE AND PASSING IT TO SAID STORAGE VESSEL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
A REFRIGERATED STORAGE SYSTEM FOR STORING A LIQUEFIED NORMALLY GASEOUS MATERIAL WHICH COMPRISES AN INSULATED STORAGE VESSEL; A PRIMARY REFRIGERATION SYTEM INCLUDING CONDUIT MEANS FOR TRANSFERRING VAPOROUS MATERIAL FROM SAID VESSEL, MEANS FOR COOLING AND LIQUEFYING SAID VAPOROUS MATERIAL INCLUDING INDIRECT HEAT EXCHANGE FLASH-CONDENSER MEANS HAVING A SHELL SIDE AND A TUBE SIDE, AND MEANS FOR CONNECTING SAID CONDUIT MEANS TO ONE SIDE OF SAID HEAT EXCHANGE MEANS; AND A SECONDARY REFRIGERATION SYSTEM FOR SUPPLYING A COOLANT CONNECTED TO THE OTHER SIDE OF SAID HEAT EXCHANGE MEANS; A SECOND CONDUIT MEANS FOR SUPPLYING MATERIAL TO BE STORED, MEANS FOR CONNECTING SAID SECOND CONDUIT MEANS TO SAID ONE SIDE OF SAID FLASH-CONDENSER MEANS; AND MEANS FOR WITHDRAWING LIQUID PRODUCT FROM SAID ONE SIDE AND PASSING IT TO SAID STORAGE VESSEL.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-05-12 | 1967-11-11 | 1968-05-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-05-12 | 1971-11-11 | 1972-05-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-05-12 | 1975-11-11 | 1976-05-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |