US3212565A
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Insurge container baffle
Assignee: Babcock and Wilcox Co
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Filing: 1962-12-12
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Granted: 1965-10-19
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Expires: 1982-12-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Samuel H Esleeck
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 22:41
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C1/00; G21C1/04; G21C1/06; G21C1/08; G21C1/09; B; B01; B01F; B01F31/00; B01F31/65; G05; G05D; G05D16/00; G05D16/04; G05D16/12; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
181 words
IN A FLUID SYSTEM, A SURGE TANK CONTAINING A BODY OF FLUID HAVING A LIQUID LEVEL, SAID BODY OF FLUID BEING MAINTAINED AT A TEMPERATURE DIFFERENT THAN THE TEMPERATURE OF THE FLUID IN SAID FLUID SYSTEM, SAID SYSTEM HAVING A COMBINED SURGE INLET AND OUTLET LINE TERMINATING IN THE LOWER PORTION OF SAID TANK AND COMMUNICATING WITH SAID FLUID SYSTEM AND INSURGE CONTAINER BAFFLE DISPOSED IN SAID TANK AND COMPRISING MEANS FORMING A TUBE-LIKE MEMBER OPEN AT OPPOSITE ENDS ARRANGED ABOUT THE END OF SAID SURGE LINE, ONE END OF SAID TUBE-LIKE MEMBER SURROUNDING THE END OF SAID SURGE LINE AND TERMINATING BETWSEEN THE END OF SAID SURGE LINE AND SAID TANK, SAID ONE END OF SAID TUBE-LIKE MEMBER COOPERATING WITH THE END OF SAID SURGE LINE TO FORM AN ANNULAR FLOW PASSAGE THEREBETWEEN, THE OPPOSITE END OF SAID TUBE-LIKE MEMBER TERMINATING SUBJACENT SAID LIQUID LEVEL, AND MEANS DISPOSED WITHIN SAID TUBE-LIKE MEMBER OPPOSITE THE END OF SAID SURGE LINE TO DISSIPATE THE KINETIC ENERGY OF THE INSURING FLUID TO INHIBIT ITS MIXTURE WITH THE FLUID CONTANIED IN SAID SURGE TANK.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
181 words
IN A FLUID SYSTEM, A SURGE TANK CONTAINING A BODY OF FLUID HAVING A LIQUID LEVEL, SAID BODY OF FLUID BEING MAINTAINED AT A TEMPERATURE DIFFERENT THAN THE TEMPERATURE OF THE FLUID IN SAID FLUID SYSTEM, SAID SYSTEM HAVING A COMBINED SURGE INLET AND OUTLET LINE TERMINATING IN THE LOWER PORTION OF SAID TANK AND COMMUNICATING WITH SAID FLUID SYSTEM AND INSURGE CONTAINER BAFFLE DISPOSED IN SAID TANK AND COMPRISING MEANS FORMING A TUBE-LIKE MEMBER OPEN AT OPPOSITE ENDS ARRANGED ABOUT THE END OF SAID SURGE LINE, ONE END OF SAID TUBE-LIKE MEMBER SURROUNDING THE END OF SAID SURGE LINE AND TERMINATING BETWSEEN THE END OF SAID SURGE LINE AND SAID TANK, SAID ONE END OF SAID TUBE-LIKE MEMBER COOPERATING WITH THE END OF SAID SURGE LINE TO FORM AN ANNULAR FLOW PASSAGE THEREBETWEEN, THE OPPOSITE END OF SAID TUBE-LIKE MEMBER TERMINATING SUBJACENT SAID LIQUID LEVEL, AND MEANS DISPOSED WITHIN SAID TUBE-LIKE MEMBER OPPOSITE THE END OF SAID SURGE LINE TO DISSIPATE THE KINETIC ENERGY OF THE INSURING FLUID TO INHIBIT ITS MIXTURE WITH THE FLUID CONTANIED IN SAID SURGE TANK.
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) | 1968-10-18 | 1969-04-19 | 1969-10-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-10-18 | 1973-04-19 | 1973-10-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-10-18 | 1977-04-19 | 1977-10-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |