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US3159474A
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Salt water conversion plants
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-05-21
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Granted: 1964-12-01
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Expires: 1982-05-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Herbert J Moloney
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 15:19
CPC Classifications
C; C02; C02F; C02F1/00; C02F1/22; C02F2103/00; C02F2103/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
A METHOD OF CONVERTING SALT WATER INTO FRESH WATER WHICH COMPRISES THE FOLLOWING STEPS; FILLING HEAT INSULATED TANKS WITH SALT WATER; COMPRESSING REFRIGERANT BY A FORCE PROVIDED BY REDUCING THE TEMPERATURE OF A CONFINED LIQUID TO BELOW ITS FUSION TEMPERATURE BY CAUSING HEAT TRANSFERENCE FROM SAID CONFINED LIQUID TO A COLDER SUBSTANCE BROUGHT IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE CONFINED LIQUID WITHOUT CAUSING CHEMICAL REACTION OF COMBINATION BETWEEN THE TWO WHILE RESTRAINING THE EXPANSION OF THE CONFINED LIQUID WITH SUCH FORCE TO PREVENT ITS SOLIDIFICATION; PASSING ENCLOSED REFRIGERANT VAPOR THROUGH SAID SALT WATER WHILE AGITATING SAME TO CAUSE THE FREEZING THEREOF; WASHING THE
Claim 2
Independent Claim
102 words
A METHOD OF CONVERTING SALT WATER INTO FRESH WATER WHICH COMPRISES THE FOLLOWING STEPS; FILLING HEAT INSULATED TANKS WITH SALT WATER; COMPRESSING REFRIGERANT BY A FORCE PROVIDED BY REDUCING THE TEMPERATURE OF A CONFINED LIQUID TO BELOW ITS FUSION TEMPERATURE BY CAUSING HEAT TRANSFERENCE FROM SAID CONFINED LIQUID TO A COLDER SUBSTANCE BROUGHT IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE CONFINED LIQUID WITHOUT CAUSING CHEMICAL REACTION OF COMBINATION BETWEEN THE TWO WHILE RESTRAINING THE EXPANSION OF THE CONFINED LIQUID WITH SUCH FORCE TO PREVENT ITS SOLIDIFICATION; PASSING ENCLOSED REFRIGERANT VAPOR THROUGH SAID SALT WATER WHILE AGITATING SAME TO CAUSE THE FREEZING THEREOF; WASHING THE
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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) | 1967-12-01 | 1968-06-01 | 1968-12-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-12-01 | 1972-06-01 | 1972-12-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-12-01 | 1976-06-01 | 1976-12-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |