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Saline water conversion
Assignee: SALINE WATER CONVERSION Corp
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Filing: 1961-05-12
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Granted: 1965-10-26
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Expires: 1981-05-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Lichtenstein Joseph
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 21:20
CPC Classifications
C; C02; C02F; C02F1/00; C02F1/02; C02F1/04; C02F1/045; C02F1/10; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S159/00; Y10S159/17; Y10S261/00; Y10S261/11; Y10S261/44
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A METHOD OF CONVERTING SALINE WATER TO FRESH WATER COMPRISING: HEATING THE SALINE WATER TO BE CONVERTED TO A TEMPERATURE ABOVE THE WET BULB TEMPERATURE OF THE AMBIENT ATMOSPHERE, DISPOSING SAID HEATED SALINE WATER IN FLOWING FILM ATTITUDE, BRINGING AMBIENT AIR INTO DIRECT COUNTERFLOW SURFACE CONTACT WITH THE WATER FILM UNDER ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS TO EFFECT HUMIDIFICATION OF THE AIR TO THE POINT OF SUBSTANTIAL SATURATION, MAINTAINING A SUPPLY OF FRESH WATER AT A TEMPERATURE BELOW THAT OF THE HUMIDIFIED AIR, DISPOSING THE FRESH WATER IN FLOWING FILM ATTITUDE, BRINGING THE HUMIDIFIED AIR INTO DIRECT COUNTERFLOW CONTACT WITH THE FRESH WATER FILM UNDER ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS TO COOL THE AIR AND EFFECT DEHUMIDIFICATION THEREOF TO INCREASE THE VOLUME OF THE FRESH WATER.
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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) | 1968-10-25 | 1969-04-26 | 1969-10-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-10-25 | 1973-04-26 | 1973-10-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-10-25 | 1977-04-26 | 1977-10-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |