US3196683A
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Psychrometric wet-bulb water supply system
Assignee: ExxonMobil Technology and Engineering Co
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Filing: 1963-03-20
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Granted: 1965-07-27
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Expires: 1983-03-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George P Gross
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 18:51
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N25/00; G01N25/56; G01N25/62
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
AN IMPROVED WET-BULB WATER-SUPPLY SYSTEM WHICH COMPRISES (A) A TUBE PROVIDED WITH A TRANSVERSE HOLE ADJACENT TO ONE END THEREOF AND FURTHER PROVIDED WITH A SLIT EXTENDING LONGITUDINALLY ON BOTH SIDES FROM SAID HOLE TO THE PROXIMAL END OF SAID TUBE, AND A CAP CLOSING SAID PROXIMAL END OF SAID TUBE; (B) PACKING MATERIAL FILLING SAID TUBE AND PROVIDING A PLURALITY OF CAPILLARY PASSAGES THEREIN; (C) A THERMAL SENSING ELEMENT INSERTED THROUGH SAID HOLE; AND (D) A POROUS SLEEVE ENCLOSING A PORTION OF SAID THERMAL SENSING ELEMENT AND CONTACT SAID PACKING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
91 words
AN IMPROVED WET-BULB WATER-SUPPLY SYSTEM WHICH COMPRISES (A) A TUBE PROVIDED WITH A TRANSVERSE HOLE ADJACENT TO ONE END THEREOF AND FURTHER PROVIDED WITH A SLIT EXTENDING LONGITUDINALLY ON BOTH SIDES FROM SAID HOLE TO THE PROXIMAL END OF SAID TUBE, AND A CAP CLOSING SAID PROXIMAL END OF SAID TUBE; (B) PACKING MATERIAL FILLING SAID TUBE AND PROVIDING A PLURALITY OF CAPILLARY PASSAGES THEREIN; (C) A THERMAL SENSING ELEMENT INSERTED THROUGH SAID HOLE; AND (D) A POROUS SLEEVE ENCLOSING A PORTION OF SAID THERMAL SENSING ELEMENT AND CONTACT SAID PACKING.
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) | 1968-07-26 | 1969-01-25 | 1969-07-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-07-26 | 1973-01-25 | 1973-07-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-07-26 | 1977-01-25 | 1977-07-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |