US3202207A
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Rotary regenerator sealing structure
Assignee: Old Carco LLC
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Filing: 1960-12-02
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Granted: 1965-08-24
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Expires: 1980-12-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Chute Richard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 11:22
CPC Classifications
F; F28; F28D; F28D19/00; F28D19/04; F28D19/048; F02; F02C; F02C7/00; F02C7/08; F02C7/10; F02C7/105; F28D19/047; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S165/00; Y10S165/009; Y10S165/013; Y10S165/016; Y10S165/02; Y10S165/021; Y10S165/022
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
IN AN APPARATUS HAVING A REGENERATOR ADAPTED FOR PASSAGE OF SEPARATE STREAMS OF GASES THROUGH OPPOSED SURFACES OF SAID REGENERATOR, MEANS FOR EFFECTING A SEAL BETWEEN SAID SEPARATE STREAMS OF GASES INCLUDING A PAIR OF RESILIENT SPACED SECTOR PLATES ADAPTED TO ENGAGE SAID OPPOSED SURFACES RESPECTIVELY IN FLUID SEALING RELATIONSHIP, EACH SECTOR PLATE HAVING AN ANNULAR RIM AND A GENERALLY DIAMETRICALLY EXTENDING CROSS ARM PARTITIONING THE AREA BOUNDED BY SAID RIM INTO TWO SECTORS FOR PASSAGE OF SAID GASES THERETHROUGH, AND MEANS FOR BENDING SAID SECTOR PLATES TO CONCAVO-CONVEX SHAPES COMPRISING A PAIR OF RESILIENT MOMENT ARMS SECURED TO THE RIM OF EACH SECTOR PLATE AT DIAMETRICALLY OPPOSED LOCATIONS ADJACENT THE OPPOSITE ENDS OF SAID CROSS ARM, EACH MOMENT ARM OF EACH SECTOR PLATE EXTENDING TOWARD A CORRESPONDING MOMENT ARM OF THE OTHER SECTOR PLATE AND RESILIENTLY ENGAGING THE LATTER ARM AT A LOCATION BETWEEN SAID SPACED SECTOR PLATES IN MUTUAL FORCE EXERTING RELATIONSHIP.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
IN AN APPARATUS HAVING A REGENERATOR ADAPTED FOR PASSAGE OF SEPARATE STREAMS OF GASES THROUGH OPPOSED SURFACES OF SAID REGENERATOR, MEANS FOR EFFECTING A SEAL BETWEEN SAID SEPARATE STREAMS OF GASES INCLUDING A PAIR OF RESILIENT SPACED SECTOR PLATES ADAPTED TO ENGAGE SAID OPPOSED SURFACES RESPECTIVELY IN FLUID SEALING RELATIONSHIP, EACH SECTOR PLATE HAVING AN ANNULAR RIM AND A GENERALLY DIAMETRICALLY EXTENDING CROSS ARM PARTITIONING THE AREA BOUNDED BY SAID RIM INTO TWO SECTORS FOR PASSAGE OF SAID GASES THERETHROUGH, AND MEANS FOR BENDING SAID SECTOR PLATES TO CONCAVO-CONVEX SHAPES COMPRISING A PAIR OF RESILIENT MOMENT ARMS SECURED TO THE RIM OF EACH SECTOR PLATE AT DIAMETRICALLY OPPOSED LOCATIONS ADJACENT THE OPPOSITE ENDS OF SAID CROSS ARM, EACH MOMENT ARM OF EACH SECTOR PLATE EXTENDING TOWARD A CORRESPONDING MOMENT ARM OF THE OTHER SECTOR PLATE AND RESILIENTLY ENGAGING THE LATTER ARM AT A LOCATION BETWEEN SAID SPACED SECTOR PLATES IN MUTUAL FORCE EXERTING RELATIONSHIP.
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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) | 1968-08-23 | 1969-02-22 | 1969-08-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-08-23 | 1973-02-22 | 1973-08-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-08-23 | 1977-02-22 | 1977-08-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |