US3226948A
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Dehumidifying apparatus
Assignee: Ingersoll Rand Co
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Filing: 1964-10-07
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Granted: 1966-01-04
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Expires: 1984-10-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William T Alderson
- 👤 Clyde E Holvenstot
- 👤 Hornschuch Hanns
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 20:52
CPC Classifications
F; F22; F22G; F22G5/00; F22G5/20; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S55/00; Y10S55/17
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
168 words
A COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM COMPRISING: (A) A SOURCE OF COMPRESSED AIR; (B) A CONDUIT FOR CONTAINING AND STORING COMPRESSED AIR THEREIN; (C) A ROTARY COMPRESSED AIR MOTOR AND EXPANDER CONNECTED TO RECEIVE COMPRESSED AIR FROM SAID SOURCE AND TO BE DRIVEN BY SAID COMPRESSED AIR; (D) A ROTARY COMPRESSOR CONNNECTED TO SAID CONDUIT FOR COMPRESSING AND DELIVERING COMPRESSED AIR TO SAID CONDUIT; (E) A COMMON SHAFT INTERCONNECTING SAID ROTARY MOTOR AND COMPRESSOR AND ARRANGED SO THAT THE COMPRESSOR LOADS THE MOTOR AND THE MOTOR DRIVES THE COMPRESSOR; (F) A MOISTURE SEPARATOR CONNECTED BETWEEN SAID MOTOR AND COMPRESSOR TO RECEIVE THE COMPRESSED AIR EXHAUSTED FROM SAID MOTOR TO REMOVE MOISTURE FROM THIS COMPRESSED AIR, AND TO DELIVER IT TO SAID COMPRESSOR; (G) A HEAT EXCHANGER CONNECTED BETWEEN SAID SOURCE AND SAID MOTOR; AND (H) SAID HEAT EXCHANGER BEING FURTHER CONNECTED BETWEEN SAID MOISTURE SEPARATOR AND SAID COMPRESSOR AND ARRANGED SO THAT THE COMPRESSED AIR LEAVING THE MOISTURE SEPARATOR COOLS THE COMPRESSED AIR FLOWING FROM SAID SOURCE TO SAID MOTOR.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
168 words
A COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM COMPRISING: (A) A SOURCE OF COMPRESSED AIR; (B) A CONDUIT FOR CONTAINING AND STORING COMPRESSED AIR THEREIN; (C) A ROTARY COMPRESSED AIR MOTOR AND EXPANDER CONNECTED TO RECEIVE COMPRESSED AIR FROM SAID SOURCE AND TO BE DRIVEN BY SAID COMPRESSED AIR; (D) A ROTARY COMPRESSOR CONNNECTED TO SAID CONDUIT FOR COMPRESSING AND DELIVERING COMPRESSED AIR TO SAID CONDUIT; (E) A COMMON SHAFT INTERCONNECTING SAID ROTARY MOTOR AND COMPRESSOR AND ARRANGED SO THAT THE COMPRESSOR LOADS THE MOTOR AND THE MOTOR DRIVES THE COMPRESSOR; (F) A MOISTURE SEPARATOR CONNECTED BETWEEN SAID MOTOR AND COMPRESSOR TO RECEIVE THE COMPRESSED AIR EXHAUSTED FROM SAID MOTOR TO REMOVE MOISTURE FROM THIS COMPRESSED AIR, AND TO DELIVER IT TO SAID COMPRESSOR; (G) A HEAT EXCHANGER CONNECTED BETWEEN SAID SOURCE AND SAID MOTOR; AND (H) SAID HEAT EXCHANGER BEING FURTHER CONNECTED BETWEEN SAID MOISTURE SEPARATOR AND SAID COMPRESSOR AND ARRANGED SO THAT THE COMPRESSED AIR LEAVING THE MOISTURE SEPARATOR COOLS THE COMPRESSED AIR FLOWING FROM SAID SOURCE TO SAID MOTOR.
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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) | 1969-01-03 | 1969-07-05 | 1970-01-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-03 | 1973-07-05 | 1974-01-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-03 | 1977-07-05 | 1978-01-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |