US3141749A
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Apparatus for treating air
Assignee: Carrier Corp
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Filing: 1960-01-28
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Granted: 1964-07-21
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Expires: 1980-01-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ernest C Hungate
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 09:51
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24F; F24F6/00; F24F6/02; F24F6/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
IN A ROTARY ELIMINATOR FOR REMOVING DROPLETS OF WATER FROM AN AIR STREAM, A HUB ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON A SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTAL AXIS, A PLURALITY OF BLADES EXTENDING RADIALLY THEREFROM, AND MEANS SECURED TO SAID BLADES FOR AT LEAST PARTIALLY ENCLOSING THE PERIPHERY OF SAID BLADES, EACH OF SAID BLADES COMPRISING A FIRST PLANAR MEMBER HAVING A DESIRED SURFACE AREA ADAPTED TO BE EXPOSED TO AN AIR STREAM AND A SECOND PLANAR EMBER HAVING A SURFACE SUBSTANTIALLY SIMILAR TO THE SURFACE AREA OF THE FIRST MEMBER ADAPTED TO BE EXPOSED TO THE AIR STRAM, SAID MEMBERS BEING ANGULARLY DISPOSED AND INTERSECTING IN LINES DRAWN SUBSTANTIALLY RADIALLY OF THE AXIS OF ROTATION OF SAID ELIMINATOR, AND A PORTION DEFINING A CHANNEL ASSOCIATED WITH THE EDGE OF SAID SECOND PLANAR MEMBER, ADJACENT BLADES OVERLAPPING ONE ANOTHER TO DEFINE A PLURALITY OF AXIAL PATHS, EACH HAVING AT LEAST ONE CHANGE IN DIRECTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
IN A ROTARY ELIMINATOR FOR REMOVING DROPLETS OF WATER FROM AN AIR STREAM, A HUB ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON A SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTAL AXIS, A PLURALITY OF BLADES EXTENDING RADIALLY THEREFROM, AND MEANS SECURED TO SAID BLADES FOR AT LEAST PARTIALLY ENCLOSING THE PERIPHERY OF SAID BLADES, EACH OF SAID BLADES COMPRISING A FIRST PLANAR MEMBER HAVING A DESIRED SURFACE AREA ADAPTED TO BE EXPOSED TO AN AIR STREAM AND A SECOND PLANAR EMBER HAVING A SURFACE SUBSTANTIALLY SIMILAR TO THE SURFACE AREA OF THE FIRST MEMBER ADAPTED TO BE EXPOSED TO THE AIR STRAM, SAID MEMBERS BEING ANGULARLY DISPOSED AND INTERSECTING IN LINES DRAWN SUBSTANTIALLY RADIALLY OF THE AXIS OF ROTATION OF SAID ELIMINATOR, AND A PORTION DEFINING A CHANNEL ASSOCIATED WITH THE EDGE OF SAID SECOND PLANAR MEMBER, ADJACENT BLADES OVERLAPPING ONE ANOTHER TO DEFINE A PLURALITY OF AXIAL PATHS, EACH HAVING AT LEAST ONE CHANGE IN DIRECTION.
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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) | 1967-07-21 | 1968-01-20 | 1968-07-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-07-21 | 1972-01-20 | 1972-07-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-07-21 | 1976-01-20 | 1976-07-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |