US3174288A
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Steam power plant
Assignee: Sulzer AG
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Filing: 1960-10-05
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Granted: 1965-03-23
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Expires: 1980-10-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Profos Paul
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 18:51
CPC Classifications
F; F01; F01K; F01K9/00; F01K9/04; F22; F22B; F22B35/00; F22B35/06; F22B35/10; F22G; F22G3/00; F22G3/008
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
75 words
A STEAM POWER PLANT COMPRISING AN EVAPORATOR, A SUPERHEATER, A STEAM CONSUMING MACHINE, CONDUIT MEANS TO CONDUCT STEAM FROM THE EVAPORATOR THROUGH THE SUPERHEATER TO SAID MACHINE, A BYPASS LINE CONNECTED INTO SAID CONDUIT MEANS BETWEEN THE SUPERHEATER AND MACHINE, A VALVE IN SAID BYPASS LINE, AND MEANS TO OPEN SAID VALVE IN RESPONSE TO TIME RATE OF CHANGE OF PRESSURE OF THE STEAM BETWEEN THE EVAPORATOR AND THE STEAM-CONSUMING MACHINE EXCEEDING A LIMITING VALUE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
75 words
A STEAM POWER PLANT COMPRISING AN EVAPORATOR, A SUPERHEATER, A STEAM CONSUMING MACHINE, CONDUIT MEANS TO CONDUCT STEAM FROM THE EVAPORATOR THROUGH THE SUPERHEATER TO SAID MACHINE, A BYPASS LINE CONNECTED INTO SAID CONDUIT MEANS BETWEEN THE SUPERHEATER AND MACHINE, A VALVE IN SAID BYPASS LINE, AND MEANS TO OPEN SAID VALVE IN RESPONSE TO TIME RATE OF CHANGE OF PRESSURE OF THE STEAM BETWEEN THE EVAPORATOR AND THE STEAM-CONSUMING MACHINE EXCEEDING A LIMITING VALUE.
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) | 1968-03-22 | 1968-09-21 | 1969-03-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-03-22 | 1972-09-21 | 1973-03-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-03-22 | 1976-09-21 | 1977-03-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |