US3192999A
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Telescopic rotor construction for a rotary regenerator
Assignee: Combustion Engineering Inc
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Filing: 1963-03-28
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Granted: 1965-07-06
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Expires: 1983-03-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Stockman Richard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 18:50
CPC Classifications
F; F28; F28D; F28D19/00; F28D19/04; F28D19/048; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S165/00; Y10S165/009; Y10S165/013; Y10S165/016; Y10S165/026
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
ROTARY REGENERATIVE HEAT EXCHANGE APPARATUS HAVING A ROTOR CARRYING A MASS OF HEAT ABSORBENT MATERIAL ALTERNATELY BETWEEN A HEATING FLUID AND A FLUID TO BE HEATED COMPRISING A ROTOR SHELL, A CENTRAL ROTOR POST HAVING A PLURALITY OF TELESCOPIC PARTS, SUPPORT TRUNNIONS AT OPPOSITE ENDS OF THE ROTOR POST SECURED TO INDEPENDENT PARTS OF THE TELESCOPIC ROTOR POST, PARTITION MEMBERS EXTENDING RADIALLY FROM THE ROTOR POST TO THE ROTOR SHEEL TO FORM A SERIES OF SECTOR COMPARTMENTS FOR THE HEAT ABSORBENT MATERIAL, MEANS FOR ROTATING THE ROTOR ABOUT ITS AXIS, AND SUPPORT BEARINGS FIXEDLY MOUNTED AT EACH END OF THE ROTOR TO ROTATABLY SUPPORT THE SPACED TRUNNIONS WITH A FIXED SPACING THEREBETWEEN.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
ROTARY REGENERATIVE HEAT EXCHANGE APPARATUS HAVING A ROTOR CARRYING A MASS OF HEAT ABSORBENT MATERIAL ALTERNATELY BETWEEN A HEATING FLUID AND A FLUID TO BE HEATED COMPRISING A ROTOR SHELL, A CENTRAL ROTOR POST HAVING A PLURALITY OF TELESCOPIC PARTS, SUPPORT TRUNNIONS AT OPPOSITE ENDS OF THE ROTOR POST SECURED TO INDEPENDENT PARTS OF THE TELESCOPIC ROTOR POST, PARTITION MEMBERS EXTENDING RADIALLY FROM THE ROTOR POST TO THE ROTOR SHEEL TO FORM A SERIES OF SECTOR COMPARTMENTS FOR THE HEAT ABSORBENT MATERIAL, MEANS FOR ROTATING THE ROTOR ABOUT ITS AXIS, AND SUPPORT BEARINGS FIXEDLY MOUNTED AT EACH END OF THE ROTOR TO ROTATABLY SUPPORT THE SPACED TRUNNIONS WITH A FIXED SPACING THEREBETWEEN.
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) | 1968-07-05 | 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 |