US3188797A
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Protection system for turbochargers
Assignee: IMO Industries Inc
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Filing: 1963-09-26
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Granted: 1965-06-15
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Expires: 1983-09-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Michael Toth
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 07:25
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02C; F02C6/00; F02C6/04; F02C6/10; F02C6/12; F02B; F02B39/00; F02B39/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
76 words
IN COMBINATION, A TURBINE HAVING INLET GUIDE VANES, MEANS MOUNTING EACH OF SAID VANES FOR PIVOTAL MOVEMENT, FRANGIBLE MEANS NORMALLY SECURING EACH OF SAID VANES AGAINST PIVOTAL MOVEMENT, SAID FRANGIBLE MEANS BEING ADAPTED TO RUPTURE UPON IMPACT OF THE ASSOCIATED VANE BY A FOREIGN PARTICLE, MEANS SUPPLYING MOTIVE POWER FLUID TO SAID TURBINE, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE RUPTURING OF ANY ONE OF SAID FRANGIBLE MEANS FOR TERMINATING THE SUPPLY OF MOTIVE FLUID TO SAID TURBINE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
76 words
IN COMBINATION, A TURBINE HAVING INLET GUIDE VANES, MEANS MOUNTING EACH OF SAID VANES FOR PIVOTAL MOVEMENT, FRANGIBLE MEANS NORMALLY SECURING EACH OF SAID VANES AGAINST PIVOTAL MOVEMENT, SAID FRANGIBLE MEANS BEING ADAPTED TO RUPTURE UPON IMPACT OF THE ASSOCIATED VANE BY A FOREIGN PARTICLE, MEANS SUPPLYING MOTIVE POWER FLUID TO SAID TURBINE, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE RUPTURING OF ANY ONE OF SAID FRANGIBLE MEANS FOR TERMINATING THE SUPPLY OF MOTIVE FLUID TO SAID TURBINE.
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) | 1968-06-14 | 1968-12-14 | 1969-06-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-06-14 | 1972-12-14 | 1973-06-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-06-14 | 1976-12-14 | 1977-06-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |