US3164134A
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Apparatus and method for operating a forced flow once-through vapor generator
Assignee: Combustion Engineering Inc
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Filing: 1962-11-20
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Granted: 1965-01-05
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Expires: 1982-11-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Edward L Kochey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 14:35
CPC Classifications
F; F22; F22B; F22B35/00; F22B35/06; F22B35/14; F01; F01K; F01K3/00; F01K3/18; F01K3/20; F01K3/22; F22B29/00; F22B29/06; F22B29/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
A METHOD OF STARTING UP A FORCED FLOW MODIFIED ONCETHROUGH VAPOR GENERATOR HAVING A FIRST HEATING SECTION INCLUDING VAPOR GENERATING FURNACE WALLS AND A PRIMARY SUPERHEATER AND HAVING A SECOND HEATING SECTION INCLUDING A FINISHING SUPERHEATER SAID HEATING SECTIONS BEING SERIALLY ARRANGED FOR FLOW OF A VAPORIZABLE FLUID THERETHROUGH; THE INVENTION COMPRISING FEEDING VAPORIZABLE FLUID TO SAID FIRST HEATING SECTION ONLY; HEATING SAID VAPORIZABLE FLUID BY SUPPLYING HEAT TO SAID FIRST AND SECOND HEATING SECTIONS; PERMITTING A FIRST OVERFLOW OF HEATED VAPORIZABLE FLUID FROM SAID FIRST HEATING SECTION TO A POINT OF LOWER PRESSURE; DISCONTINUING THE FEEDING OF VAPORIZABLE FLUID TO SAID FIRST SECTION WHILE RECIRCULATING SAID FLUID FROM THE OUTLET OF
Claim 2
Independent Claim
112 words
A METHOD OF STARTING UP A FORCED FLOW MODIFIED ONCETHROUGH VAPOR GENERATOR HAVING A FIRST HEATING SECTION INCLUDING VAPOR GENERATING FURNACE WALLS AND A PRIMARY SUPERHEATER AND HAVING A SECOND HEATING SECTION INCLUDING A FINISHING SUPERHEATER SAID HEATING SECTIONS BEING SERIALLY ARRANGED FOR FLOW OF A VAPORIZABLE FLUID THERETHROUGH; THE INVENTION COMPRISING FEEDING VAPORIZABLE FLUID TO SAID FIRST HEATING SECTION ONLY; HEATING SAID VAPORIZABLE FLUID BY SUPPLYING HEAT TO SAID FIRST AND SECOND HEATING SECTIONS; PERMITTING A FIRST OVERFLOW OF HEATED VAPORIZABLE FLUID FROM SAID FIRST HEATING SECTION TO A POINT OF LOWER PRESSURE; DISCONTINUING THE FEEDING OF VAPORIZABLE FLUID TO SAID FIRST SECTION WHILE RECIRCULATING SAID FLUID FROM THE OUTLET OF
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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) | 1968-01-05 | 1968-07-06 | 1969-01-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-01-05 | 1972-07-06 | 1973-01-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-01-05 | 1976-07-06 | 1977-01-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |