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Reheating for steam generators
Assignee: Foster Wheeler Inc
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Filing: 1963-01-14
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Granted: 1965-10-05
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Expires: 1983-01-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jay F Schonberger
- 👤 Stern Tobias
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 18:03
CPC Classifications
F; F22; F22B; F22B1/00; F22B1/02; F22B1/021; F22G; F22G1/00; G; G21; G21D; G21D5/00; G21D5/04; G21D5/08; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y10; Y10S; Y10S55/00; Y10S55/23
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
A METHOD FOR RESUPERHEATING A VAPOR AND LIQUID EXHAUST MIXTURE IN A VAPOR GENERATOR TURBINE EXPANSION CYCLE WHEREIN THE MIXTURE FLOWS IN A MAIN FLOW PATH BETWEEN SUCCESSIVE TURBINES COMPRISING THE STEPS OF SEPARATING A LIQUID COMPONENT FROM THE MAIN FLOW PATH SUCH THAT A SUBSTANTIALLY VAPOR COMPONENT REMAINS; HEATING SAID LIQUID COMPONENT TO VAPORIZE AT LEAST A PORTION THEREOF; RESUPERHEATING SAID VAPOR COMPONENT; REINTRODUCING THE VAPORIZED PORTION OF SAID LIQUID COMPONENT DIRECTLY TO SAID MAIN FLOW PATH SUCH THAT IT IS RESUPERHEATED WITH THE VAPOR COMPONENT.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
87 words
A METHOD FOR RESUPERHEATING A VAPOR AND LIQUID EXHAUST MIXTURE IN A VAPOR GENERATOR TURBINE EXPANSION CYCLE WHEREIN THE MIXTURE FLOWS IN A MAIN FLOW PATH BETWEEN SUCCESSIVE TURBINES COMPRISING THE STEPS OF SEPARATING A LIQUID COMPONENT FROM THE MAIN FLOW PATH SUCH THAT A SUBSTANTIALLY VAPOR COMPONENT REMAINS; HEATING SAID LIQUID COMPONENT TO VAPORIZE AT LEAST A PORTION THEREOF; RESUPERHEATING SAID VAPOR COMPONENT; REINTRODUCING THE VAPORIZED PORTION OF SAID LIQUID COMPONENT DIRECTLY TO SAID MAIN FLOW PATH SUCH THAT IT IS RESUPERHEATED WITH THE VAPOR COMPONENT.
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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) | 1968-10-04 | 1969-04-05 | 1969-10-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-10-04 | 1973-04-05 | 1973-10-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-10-04 | 1977-04-05 | 1977-10-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |