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US3175356A
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Jet control unit
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-04-06
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Granted: 1965-03-30
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Expires: 1982-04-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John F Culp
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 02:50
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64C; B64C29/00; B64C29/0008; B64C29/0041; B64C29/0066; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/8593; Y10T137/877; Y10T137/87788; Y10T137/87804
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
182 words
IN A JET CONTROL UNIT: (A) A TUBE HAVING AN INLET ADAPTED TO RECEIVE THE JET FLOW FROM A TURBINE ENGINE, AND HAVING A FIRST OUTLET FOR DIRECTING FLOW REARWARDLY, (B) THE TUBE INCLUDING AN ANGULARLY RELATED DIVERTER PORTION HAVING A SECOND OUTELT FOR DIRECTING FLOW DOWNWARDLY, (C) A CASING LOCATED ABOUT AND DOWNSTREAM OF THE TUBE, AND PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO SAID TUBE, (D) MEANS FOR PIVOTING THE CASING RELATIVE TO THE TUBE SELECTIVELY TO FIRST OR SECOND POSITIONS, (E) THE CASING INCLUDING A PARTITION BLOCKING SAID FIRST OUTLET IN THE FIRST POSITION OF SAID CASING AND TUBE SO AS TO DIRECT FLOW TO SAID DIVERTER PORTION AND SAID SECOND OUTLET, THE CASING BEING PROVIDED WITH AN OPENING THROUGH WHICH THE DIVERTER PORTION EXTENDS IN SAID FIRST POSITION, AND (F) THE PARTITION BEING PROVIDED WITH AN OPENING ALIGNED WITH SAID FIRST OUTLET IN THE SECOND POSITION OF SAID CASING AND TUBE SO AS TO DIRECT FLOW THROUGH SAID FIRST OUTLET, THE CASING BEING PROVIDED WITH A DISCHARGE PORT DOWNSTREAM OF THE PARTITION THROUGH WHICH THE FLOW IS DIRECTED IN SAID SECOND POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
182 words
IN A JET CONTROL UNIT: (A) A TUBE HAVING AN INLET ADAPTED TO RECEIVE THE JET FLOW FROM A TURBINE ENGINE, AND HAVING A FIRST OUTLET FOR DIRECTING FLOW REARWARDLY, (B) THE TUBE INCLUDING AN ANGULARLY RELATED DIVERTER PORTION HAVING A SECOND OUTELT FOR DIRECTING FLOW DOWNWARDLY, (C) A CASING LOCATED ABOUT AND DOWNSTREAM OF THE TUBE, AND PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO SAID TUBE, (D) MEANS FOR PIVOTING THE CASING RELATIVE TO THE TUBE SELECTIVELY TO FIRST OR SECOND POSITIONS, (E) THE CASING INCLUDING A PARTITION BLOCKING SAID FIRST OUTLET IN THE FIRST POSITION OF SAID CASING AND TUBE SO AS TO DIRECT FLOW TO SAID DIVERTER PORTION AND SAID SECOND OUTLET, THE CASING BEING PROVIDED WITH AN OPENING THROUGH WHICH THE DIVERTER PORTION EXTENDS IN SAID FIRST POSITION, AND (F) THE PARTITION BEING PROVIDED WITH AN OPENING ALIGNED WITH SAID FIRST OUTLET IN THE SECOND POSITION OF SAID CASING AND TUBE SO AS TO DIRECT FLOW THROUGH SAID FIRST OUTLET, THE CASING BEING PROVIDED WITH A DISCHARGE PORT DOWNSTREAM OF THE PARTITION THROUGH WHICH THE FLOW IS DIRECTED IN SAID SECOND POSITION.
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) | 1968-03-29 | 1968-09-28 | 1969-03-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-03-29 | 1972-09-28 | 1973-03-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-03-29 | 1976-09-28 | 1977-03-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |