US3155141A
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Apparatus for atomizing and burning a liquid fuel
Assignee: Arthur D Little Inc
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Filing: 1962-06-18
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Granted: 1964-11-03
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Expires: 1982-06-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Arnold W Doyle
- 👤 Robert R Perron
- 👤 Jr John R Swanton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 21:02
CPC Classifications
F; F23; F23D; F23D11/00; F23D11/34; F23D11/345
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
FUEL OIL BURNER, COMPRISING IN COMBINATION (A) A FUEL ATOMIZER COMPRISING (1) A TRANSDUCER INCLUDING AN ATOMIZING SURFACE CAPABLE OF OSCILLATING AT A SUPERSONIC RATE; (2) FUEL OIL DELIVERY MEANS INCLUDING ELECTRICALLY OPERABLE VALVE MEANS, SAID FUEL DELIVERY MEANS BEING ADAPTED TO DELIVER FUEL DELIVERY MEANS ING SURFACE; (3) VOLTAGE FEEDBACK MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID TRANSDUCER AND INCLUDING VOLTAGE AND POWER AMPLIFYING MEANS EXHIBITING A PHASE RELATIONSHIP SUCH THAT SAID AMPLIFYING MEANS IS CAUSED TO OSCILLATE AT A FREQUENCY DETERMINED BY THE ACOUSTICAL RESONANCE OF SAID TRANSDUCER; (4) PICKUP MEANS MECHANICALLY COUPLED TO SAID TRANSDUCER AND ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED TO SAID VOLTAGE FEEDBACK MEANS; (B) IGNITION ELECTRODES OPERABLE ADJACENT SAID ATOMIZING SURFACE; (C) MOTOR-OPERATED BLOWER MEANS;
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
FUEL OIL BURNER, COMPRISING IN COMBINATION (A) A FUEL ATOMIZER COMPRISING (1) A TRANSDUCER INCLUDING AN ATOMIZING SURFACE CAPABLE OF OSCILLATING AT A SUPERSONIC RATE; (2) FUEL OIL DELIVERY MEANS INCLUDING ELECTRICALLY OPERABLE VALVE MEANS, SAID FUEL DELIVERY MEANS BEING ADAPTED TO DELIVER FUEL DELIVERY MEANS ING SURFACE; (3) VOLTAGE FEEDBACK MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID TRANSDUCER AND INCLUDING VOLTAGE AND POWER AMPLIFYING MEANS EXHIBITING A PHASE RELATIONSHIP SUCH THAT SAID AMPLIFYING MEANS IS CAUSED TO OSCILLATE AT A FREQUENCY DETERMINED BY THE ACOUSTICAL RESONANCE OF SAID TRANSDUCER; (4) PICKUP MEANS MECHANICALLY COUPLED TO SAID TRANSDUCER AND ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED TO SAID VOLTAGE FEEDBACK MEANS; (B) IGNITION ELECTRODES OPERABLE ADJACENT SAID ATOMIZING SURFACE; (C) MOTOR-OPERATED BLOWER MEANS;
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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) | 1967-11-03 | 1968-05-04 | 1968-11-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-11-03 | 1972-05-04 | 1972-11-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-11-03 | 1976-05-04 | 1976-11-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |