US3157359A
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Large volume liquid atomizer employing an acoustic generator
Assignee: Astrosonics Inc
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Filing: 1962-12-24
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Granted: 1964-11-17
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Expires: 1982-12-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William K Fortman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 20:14
CPC Classifications
F; F23; F23D; F23D11/00; F23D11/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
75 words
A LIQUID ATOMIZATION DEVICE COMPRISING: A HOLLOW BODY MEMBER HAVING A GAS INLET PORT; A NOZZLE INCLUDING AN ORIFICE IN COMMUNICATION WITH SAID GAS INLET PORT; A CAVITY RESONATOR HAVING A WELL THAT IS COAXIAL WITH AND IN SPACED OPPOSITION TO SAID GAS ORIFICE; AND LIQUID ORIFICE MEANS TO DIRECT A CURTAIN OF LIQUID COAXIALLY ABOUT AND AXIALLY TOWARDS SAID GAS ORIFICE IN A DIRECTION SUBSTANTIALLY OPPOSITE TO THE FLOW OF GAS FROM SAID NOZZLE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
75 words
A LIQUID ATOMIZATION DEVICE COMPRISING: A HOLLOW BODY MEMBER HAVING A GAS INLET PORT; A NOZZLE INCLUDING AN ORIFICE IN COMMUNICATION WITH SAID GAS INLET PORT; A CAVITY RESONATOR HAVING A WELL THAT IS COAXIAL WITH AND IN SPACED OPPOSITION TO SAID GAS ORIFICE; AND LIQUID ORIFICE MEANS TO DIRECT A CURTAIN OF LIQUID COAXIALLY ABOUT AND AXIALLY TOWARDS SAID GAS ORIFICE IN A DIRECTION SUBSTANTIALLY OPPOSITE TO THE FLOW OF GAS FROM SAID NOZZLE.
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) | 1967-11-17 | 1968-05-18 | 1968-11-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-11-17 | 1972-05-18 | 1972-11-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-11-17 | 1976-05-18 | 1976-11-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |