US3206380A
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Hydraulic salt water conversion unit
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-03-10
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Granted: 1965-09-14
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Expires: 1980-03-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jerome G Daviau
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 12:03
CPC Classifications
C; C02; C02F; C02F1/00; C02F1/02; C02F1/04; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S159/00; Y10S159/16; Y10S159/17; Y10S203/00; Y10S203/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
A DESALINATION SYSTEM, COMPRISING: A VESSEL FOR FRESH WATER; AN INLET PIPE FOR RELATIVELY COOL SALT WATER EXTENDING INTO SAID VESSEL; A RECEPTACLE WITHIN SAID VESSEL; A PERFORATED CONDUIT IN SAID RECEPTACLE CLOSED AT ONE END AND COMMUNICATING AT ITS OTHER END WITH SAID INLET PIPE; A HEAT EXCHANGER TUBE WITHIN SAID PERFORATED CONDUIT HAVING OPEN ENDS EXTENDING OUTWARDLY OF SAID RECEPTACLE AND COMMUNICATING WITH THE INTERIOR OF SAID VESSEL, SAID RECEPTACLE HAVING AN UPPER WALL WITH ASPIRATING MEANS INCORPORATED THEREIN; A CIRCULATING PUMP IN SAID VESSEL ARRANGED TO FORCE FRESH WATER FROM SAID VESSEL AT HIGH VELOCITY OVER SAID ASPIRATING MEANS TO THEREBY REDUCE THE PRESSURE IN SAID RECEPTACLE AND TO INDUCE FLOW OF SALT WATER THROUGH SAID INLET PIPE FOR DISCHARGE THROUGH SAID PERFORATIONS AND EVAPORATION IN SAID RECEPTACLE, SAID HIGH VELOCITY FRESH WATER FURTHER CONDENSING SAID ASPIRATED VAPORS, AND TO FORCE WATER FROM SAID VESSEL THROUGH SAID HEAT EXCHANGE TUBE TO INCREASE THE TEMPERATURE OF THE SALT WATER IN SAID PERFORATED CONDUIT TO FURTHER FACILITATE EVAPORATION THEREOF.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
170 words
A DESALINATION SYSTEM, COMPRISING: A VESSEL FOR FRESH WATER; AN INLET PIPE FOR RELATIVELY COOL SALT WATER EXTENDING INTO SAID VESSEL; A RECEPTACLE WITHIN SAID VESSEL; A PERFORATED CONDUIT IN SAID RECEPTACLE CLOSED AT ONE END AND COMMUNICATING AT ITS OTHER END WITH SAID INLET PIPE; A HEAT EXCHANGER TUBE WITHIN SAID PERFORATED CONDUIT HAVING OPEN ENDS EXTENDING OUTWARDLY OF SAID RECEPTACLE AND COMMUNICATING WITH THE INTERIOR OF SAID VESSEL, SAID RECEPTACLE HAVING AN UPPER WALL WITH ASPIRATING MEANS INCORPORATED THEREIN; A CIRCULATING PUMP IN SAID VESSEL ARRANGED TO FORCE FRESH WATER FROM SAID VESSEL AT HIGH VELOCITY OVER SAID ASPIRATING MEANS TO THEREBY REDUCE THE PRESSURE IN SAID RECEPTACLE AND TO INDUCE FLOW OF SALT WATER THROUGH SAID INLET PIPE FOR DISCHARGE THROUGH SAID PERFORATIONS AND EVAPORATION IN SAID RECEPTACLE, SAID HIGH VELOCITY FRESH WATER FURTHER CONDENSING SAID ASPIRATED VAPORS, AND TO FORCE WATER FROM SAID VESSEL THROUGH SAID HEAT EXCHANGE TUBE TO INCREASE THE TEMPERATURE OF THE SALT WATER IN SAID PERFORATED CONDUIT TO FURTHER FACILITATE EVAPORATION THEREOF.
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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) | 1968-09-13 | 1969-03-15 | 1969-09-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-09-13 | 1973-03-15 | 1973-09-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-09-13 | 1977-03-15 | 1977-09-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |