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US3192998A
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Rotary regenerator sealing structure
Assignee: Old Carco LLC
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Filing: 1960-12-20
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Granted: 1965-07-06
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Expires: 1980-12-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Chute Richard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 17:32
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02C; F02C7/00; F02C7/08; F02C7/10; F02C7/105; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S165/00; Y10S165/009; Y10S165/013; Y10S165/016; Y10S165/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
IN COMBINATION, A ROTARY REGNERATOR FOR A GAS TURBINE ENGINE, MEANS FOR MOUNTING SAID REGENERATOR FOR ROTATION ABOUT AN AXIS, SAID REGENERATOR HAVING A MATRIX AND AXALLY OPPOSED END SURFACES ADAPTED TO CONDUCT SEPARATE STREAMS OF GASES AXIALLY THERETHROUGH, MEANS FOR EFFECTING A SEAL BETWEEN SAID GASES INCLUDING A SECTOR PLATE HAVING AN INNER SEALING SURFACE ENGAGING ONE OF SAID END SURFACES IN SLIDING SEALING RELATIONSHIP AND HAVING AN OPPOSITE OUTER SURFACE, SAID SECTION PLATE ALSO COMPRISING AN ANNULAR RIM AND A CROSS ARM PARTITIONING THE AREA BOUNDED BY SAID RIM INTO TWO SECTORS FOR AXIAL PASSAGE OF SAID SEPARATE STREAMS OF GASES THERETHROUGH RESPECTIVELY, A SPACER HAVING A CONTINOUS PORTION EXTENDING ENTIRELY AROUND THE AREA OF ONE OF SAID SECTORS AND BEING WELDED TO SAID OUTER SURFACE OF SAID SECTOR PLATE AT A CONTINUOUS SEAM EXTENDING ENTIRELY AROUND THE LATTER AREA,
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
IN COMBINATION, A ROTARY REGNERATOR FOR A GAS TURBINE ENGINE, MEANS FOR MOUNTING SAID REGENERATOR FOR ROTATION ABOUT AN AXIS, SAID REGENERATOR HAVING A MATRIX AND AXALLY OPPOSED END SURFACES ADAPTED TO CONDUCT SEPARATE STREAMS OF GASES AXIALLY THERETHROUGH, MEANS FOR EFFECTING A SEAL BETWEEN SAID GASES INCLUDING A SECTOR PLATE HAVING AN INNER SEALING SURFACE ENGAGING ONE OF SAID END SURFACES IN SLIDING SEALING RELATIONSHIP AND HAVING AN OPPOSITE OUTER SURFACE, SAID SECTION PLATE ALSO COMPRISING AN ANNULAR RIM AND A CROSS ARM PARTITIONING THE AREA BOUNDED BY SAID RIM INTO TWO SECTORS FOR AXIAL PASSAGE OF SAID SEPARATE STREAMS OF GASES THERETHROUGH RESPECTIVELY, A SPACER HAVING A CONTINOUS PORTION EXTENDING ENTIRELY AROUND THE AREA OF ONE OF SAID SECTORS AND BEING WELDED TO SAID OUTER SURFACE OF SAID SECTOR PLATE AT A CONTINUOUS SEAM EXTENDING ENTIRELY AROUND THE LATTER AREA,
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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) | 1968-07-05 | 1969-01-04 | 1969-07-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-07-05 | 1973-01-04 | 1973-07-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-07-05 | 1977-01-04 | 1977-07-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |