US3137338A
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Process and apparatus for burning liquid or gaseous fuel
Assignee: Gulf Research and Development Co
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Filing: 1960-05-02
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Granted: 1964-06-16
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Expires: 1980-05-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Biber Albert
- 👤 Bruce R Walsh
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 19:04
CPC Classifications
F; F23; F23D; F23D11/00; F23D11/10; F23D11/101; F23D11/105
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
AN APPARATUS COMPRISING A FUEL SPRAY NOZZLE, A PERFORATED TUBULAR DUCT HAVING A LONGITUDINAL AXIS, SAID TUBULAR DUCT HAVING PERFORATIONS EXTENDING THERETHROUGH ALONG ITS ENTIRE LENGTH, THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF SAID TUBULAR DUCT BEING NON-LINEAL WITH RESPECT TO THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF SAID NOZZLE OVER AT LEAST A PORTION OF ITS LENGTH, THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF SAID NOZZLE DIRECTED SUBSTANTIALLY TANGENTIALLY TOWARD SAID NON-LINEAL AXIS PORTION, SAID TUBULAR DUCT BEING FREE OF INTERIOR OBSTRUCTIONS OVER ITS ENTIRE LENGTH, SAID TUBULAR DUCT HAVING ACCESS TO THE ATMOSPHERE ALONG ITS ENTIRE LENGTH THROUGH SAID PERFORATIONS AND SAID APPARATUS ADAPTED FOR BOTH INWARD ASPIRATION OF AIR FROM THE ATMOSPHERE THROUGH SAID PERFORATIONS AND OUTWARD
Claim 2
Independent Claim
111 words
AN APPARATUS COMPRISING A FUEL SPRAY NOZZLE, A PERFORATED TUBULAR DUCT HAVING A LONGITUDINAL AXIS, SAID TUBULAR DUCT HAVING PERFORATIONS EXTENDING THERETHROUGH ALONG ITS ENTIRE LENGTH, THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF SAID TUBULAR DUCT BEING NON-LINEAL WITH RESPECT TO THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF SAID NOZZLE OVER AT LEAST A PORTION OF ITS LENGTH, THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF SAID NOZZLE DIRECTED SUBSTANTIALLY TANGENTIALLY TOWARD SAID NON-LINEAL AXIS PORTION, SAID TUBULAR DUCT BEING FREE OF INTERIOR OBSTRUCTIONS OVER ITS ENTIRE LENGTH, SAID TUBULAR DUCT HAVING ACCESS TO THE ATMOSPHERE ALONG ITS ENTIRE LENGTH THROUGH SAID PERFORATIONS AND SAID APPARATUS ADAPTED FOR BOTH INWARD ASPIRATION OF AIR FROM THE ATMOSPHERE THROUGH SAID PERFORATIONS AND OUTWARD
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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) | 1967-06-16 | 1967-12-16 | 1968-06-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-06-16 | 1971-12-16 | 1972-06-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-06-16 | 1975-12-16 | 1976-06-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |