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US3173254A
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Means for augmenting energy in an air line
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-07-27
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Granted: 1965-03-16
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Expires: 1981-07-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George L Malan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 17:02
CPC Classifications
F; F01; F01B; F01B17/00; F01B17/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
IN COMBINATION: A COMPRESSES AIR-OPERATED TOOL; A COMPRESSED AIR SUPPLY LINE TO WHICH THE TOOL IS CONNECTED; A FUEL SOURCE; A BURNER CONNECTED TO THE FUEL SOURCE AND ADAPTED TO BURN FUEL SUPPLIED THEREFROM; AND PROPORTIONING MEANS RESPONSIVE TO AIR FLOW IN THE LINE FOR RENDERING THE FLOW OF FUEL TO THE BURNER PROPORTIONAL TO AIR FLOW IN THE LINE, THE BURER BEING SO DISPOSED AND ARRANGED THAT AIN IN THE LINE IS HEATED BY THE BURNED FUEL, THE RATE OF AIR FLOW BEING DETERMINED BY THE TOOL DEMAND WHEREBY ENERGY IN THE AIR LINE IS AUGMENTED BY ENERGY FROM THE BURNED FUEL IN PROPORTION TO THE TOOL DEMAND.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
IN COMBINATION: A COMPRESSES AIR-OPERATED TOOL; A COMPRESSED AIR SUPPLY LINE TO WHICH THE TOOL IS CONNECTED; A FUEL SOURCE; A BURNER CONNECTED TO THE FUEL SOURCE AND ADAPTED TO BURN FUEL SUPPLIED THEREFROM; AND PROPORTIONING MEANS RESPONSIVE TO AIR FLOW IN THE LINE FOR RENDERING THE FLOW OF FUEL TO THE BURNER PROPORTIONAL TO AIR FLOW IN THE LINE, THE BURER BEING SO DISPOSED AND ARRANGED THAT AIN IN THE LINE IS HEATED BY THE BURNED FUEL, THE RATE OF AIR FLOW BEING DETERMINED BY THE TOOL DEMAND WHEREBY ENERGY IN THE AIR LINE IS AUGMENTED BY ENERGY FROM THE BURNED FUEL IN PROPORTION TO THE TOOL DEMAND.
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) | 1968-03-15 | 1968-09-14 | 1969-03-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-03-15 | 1972-09-14 | 1973-03-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-03-15 | 1976-09-14 | 1977-03-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |