US3228190A
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Gas turbine plant
Assignee: Power Jets Research and Development Ltd
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Filing: 1963-08-06
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Granted: 1966-01-11
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Expires: 1983-08-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Brown James
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 21:27
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02C; F02C7/00; F02C7/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
A GAS TURBINE PLANT INCLUDING AN AXIAL FLOW COMPRESSOR, A DIFFUSER TO RECEIVE GAS FROM THE COMPRESSOR, A FIRST ANNULAR CHAMBER TO COLLECT THE COMPRESSOR GAS A SECOND ANNULAR CHAMBER, BOTH ANNULAR CHAMBERS BEING ARRANGED ABOUT THE COMPRESSOR AXIS, THE FIRST ANNULAR CHAMBER HAVING AN ANNULAR OUTLET THROUGH WHICH A CONTINUOUS ANNULAR STREAM OF GAS CAN FLOW TO THE SECOND ANNULAR CHAMBER AND ANOTHER OUTLET, A COMBUSTION CHAMBER ASSOCIATED WITH THE SECOND ANNULAR CHAMBER AND COMPRISING A CASING AND A FLAME TUBE CONTAINED THEREIN, A TURBINE INLET VOLUTE DISPOSED CO-AXIALLY WITHIN THE SECOND ANNULAR CHAMBER AND A TURBINE, THE SECOND ANNULAR CHAMBER HAVING AN OPENING THEREIN THROUGH WHICH THE FLAME TUBE AND THE TURBINE INLET VOLUTE ARE CONNECTED WHEREBY THE PRODUCTS OF COMBUSTION ARE DELIVERED TO THE TURBINE, SAID OPENING IN THE SECOND ANNULAR CHAMBER ALSO PERMITTING COMPRESSOR GAS TO FLOW FROM THE SECOND CHAMBER TO THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
A GAS TURBINE PLANT INCLUDING AN AXIAL FLOW COMPRESSOR, A DIFFUSER TO RECEIVE GAS FROM THE COMPRESSOR, A FIRST ANNULAR CHAMBER TO COLLECT THE COMPRESSOR GAS A SECOND ANNULAR CHAMBER, BOTH ANNULAR CHAMBERS BEING ARRANGED ABOUT THE COMPRESSOR AXIS, THE FIRST ANNULAR CHAMBER HAVING AN ANNULAR OUTLET THROUGH WHICH A CONTINUOUS ANNULAR STREAM OF GAS CAN FLOW TO THE SECOND ANNULAR CHAMBER AND ANOTHER OUTLET, A COMBUSTION CHAMBER ASSOCIATED WITH THE SECOND ANNULAR CHAMBER AND COMPRISING A CASING AND A FLAME TUBE CONTAINED THEREIN, A TURBINE INLET VOLUTE DISPOSED CO-AXIALLY WITHIN THE SECOND ANNULAR CHAMBER AND A TURBINE, THE SECOND ANNULAR CHAMBER HAVING AN OPENING THEREIN THROUGH WHICH THE FLAME TUBE AND THE TURBINE INLET VOLUTE ARE CONNECTED WHEREBY THE PRODUCTS OF COMBUSTION ARE DELIVERED TO THE TURBINE, SAID OPENING IN THE SECOND ANNULAR CHAMBER ALSO PERMITTING COMPRESSOR GAS TO FLOW FROM THE SECOND CHAMBER TO THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER.
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) | 1969-01-10 | 1969-07-12 | 1970-01-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-10 | 1973-07-12 | 1974-01-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-10 | 1977-07-12 | 1978-01-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |