US3200637A
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Continuous oxide plugging indicator
Assignee: RTX Corp
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Filing: 1962-10-25
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Granted: 1965-08-17
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Expires: 1982-10-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald K Baliou
- 👤 Jesse C Hendelman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 07:57
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C17/00; G21C17/02; G21C17/022; G21C17/025; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/7722; Y10T137/7758; Y10T137/7759; Y10T137/7761; Y10T137/7837; Y10T137/7847; Y10T137/7848
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
IN AN OXIDE PLUGGING DETECTOR, A CONDUIT FOR CIRCULATING HIGH-TEMPERATURE LIQUID METAL, SAID CONDUIT HAVING AN OPEN END, A PLATE HAVING A SURFACE ENGAGEABLE WITH THE OPEN END OF SAID CONDUIT, THE SURFACE OF SAID PLATE HAVING TRANSVERSE GROOVES THEREIN PROVIDING FLOW PASSAGES FOR THE LIQUID METAL IN THE TUBE ABUTTING POSITION OF THE PLATE, MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE QUANTITY OF LIQUID METAL FLOWING IN SAID CONDUIT FOR MOVING SAID PLATE TOWARD AND AWAY FROM THE END OF SAID CONDUIT, MEANS FOR DETECTING OXIDE PLUGGING OF THE PLATE GROOVES, AND MEANS FOR COOLING THE LIQUID METAL UPSTREAM OF SAID PLATE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
IN AN OXIDE PLUGGING DETECTOR, A CONDUIT FOR CIRCULATING HIGH-TEMPERATURE LIQUID METAL, SAID CONDUIT HAVING AN OPEN END, A PLATE HAVING A SURFACE ENGAGEABLE WITH THE OPEN END OF SAID CONDUIT, THE SURFACE OF SAID PLATE HAVING TRANSVERSE GROOVES THEREIN PROVIDING FLOW PASSAGES FOR THE LIQUID METAL IN THE TUBE ABUTTING POSITION OF THE PLATE, MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE QUANTITY OF LIQUID METAL FLOWING IN SAID CONDUIT FOR MOVING SAID PLATE TOWARD AND AWAY FROM THE END OF SAID CONDUIT, MEANS FOR DETECTING OXIDE PLUGGING OF THE PLATE GROOVES, AND MEANS FOR COOLING THE LIQUID METAL UPSTREAM OF SAID PLATE.
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) | 1968-08-16 | 1969-02-15 | 1969-08-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-08-16 | 1973-02-15 | 1973-08-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-08-16 | 1977-02-15 | 1977-08-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |