US3219831A
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Turboelectric space power plant
Assignee: Northrop Grumman Space and Mission Systems Corp
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Filing: 1960-12-22
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Granted: 1965-11-23
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Expires: 1980-12-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ray Edward
- 👤 Daniel P Ross
- 👤 Taylor John Edward
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 07:29
CPC Classifications
F; F01; F01K; F01K7/00; F01K7/16; F01D; F01D15/00; F01D15/10; F01D25/00; F01D25/18; F01D25/20; F01K25/00; F01K25/08; F01K25/12; F01K9/00; F01K9/003; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S376/00; Y10S376/909
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
A TURBO-ELECTRIC SYSTEM COMPRISING A TURBINE ADAPTED TO RECEIVE A HIGH TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE VAPOR AND CONVERT THE VAPOR INTO ROTARY MECHANICAL ENERGY, SAID TURBINE BEING MOUNTED ON A SHAFT, AN ALTERNATOR AND FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD PUMPS MOUNTED ON SAID SHAFT, SAID ALTERNATOR BEING MOUNTED INTERMEDIATE SAID TURBINE AND SAID PUMPS, FIRST BEARING MEANS FOR SUPPORTING SAID SHAFT BETWEEN SAID TURBINE AND SAID ALTERNATOR, SECOND BEARING MEANS FOR SUPPORTING SAID SHAFT BETWEEN SAID ALTERNATOR AND SAID PUMPS, A CONDENSER, SAID FIRST PUMP BEING COUPLED TO CIRCULATE THE EXHAUST VAPOR FROM SAID TURBINE THROUGH SAID CONDENSER, A CONDENSER RADIATOR, SAID SECOND PUMP BEING COUPLED TO CIRCULATE A COOLANT FLUID THROUGH SAID CONDENSER RADIATOR AND SAID CONDENSER, A COOLANT PASSAGEWAY FORMED IN SAID ALTERNATOR, AN ALTERNATOR COOLANT RADIATOR, SAID THIRD PUMP BEING CONNECTED TO CIRCULATE AN ALTERNATOR COOLANT FLUID THROUGH SAID ALTERNATOR COOLANT PASSAGES AND SAID ALTERNATOR COOLANT RADIATOR.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
A TURBO-ELECTRIC SYSTEM COMPRISING A TURBINE ADAPTED TO RECEIVE A HIGH TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE VAPOR AND CONVERT THE VAPOR INTO ROTARY MECHANICAL ENERGY, SAID TURBINE BEING MOUNTED ON A SHAFT, AN ALTERNATOR AND FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD PUMPS MOUNTED ON SAID SHAFT, SAID ALTERNATOR BEING MOUNTED INTERMEDIATE SAID TURBINE AND SAID PUMPS, FIRST BEARING MEANS FOR SUPPORTING SAID SHAFT BETWEEN SAID TURBINE AND SAID ALTERNATOR, SECOND BEARING MEANS FOR SUPPORTING SAID SHAFT BETWEEN SAID ALTERNATOR AND SAID PUMPS, A CONDENSER, SAID FIRST PUMP BEING COUPLED TO CIRCULATE THE EXHAUST VAPOR FROM SAID TURBINE THROUGH SAID CONDENSER, A CONDENSER RADIATOR, SAID SECOND PUMP BEING COUPLED TO CIRCULATE A COOLANT FLUID THROUGH SAID CONDENSER RADIATOR AND SAID CONDENSER, A COOLANT PASSAGEWAY FORMED IN SAID ALTERNATOR, AN ALTERNATOR COOLANT RADIATOR, SAID THIRD PUMP BEING CONNECTED TO CIRCULATE AN ALTERNATOR COOLANT FLUID THROUGH SAID ALTERNATOR COOLANT PASSAGES AND SAID ALTERNATOR COOLANT RADIATOR.
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) | 1968-11-22 | 1969-05-24 | 1969-11-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-11-22 | 1973-05-24 | 1973-11-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-11-22 | 1977-05-24 | 1977-11-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |