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Propulsion system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-04-22
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Granted: 1966-01-18
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Expires: 1984-04-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Fatica Nicholas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 13:25
CPC Classifications
F; F01; F01K; F01K25/00; F01K25/005; C; C01; C01B; C01B3/00; C01B3/02; C01B3/06; C01B3/08; F42; F42B; F42B19/00; F42B19/12; F42B19/14; F42B19/20; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E60/00; Y02E60/30; Y02E60/36
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A SUBSTANTIALLY CLOSED CYCLE PROPULSION SYSTEM COMPRISING: A FUEL GENERATOR, A STORE OF OXIDIZER, A COMBUSTION CHAMBER, A STEAM-DRIVEN PRIME MOVER, A CONDENSER THREE SEPARATE DISPLACEMENT PUMPS DRIVEN BY A COMMON DRIVE SHAFT, A FIRST OF SAID PUMPS SUPPLYING AND METERING WATER TO SAID FUEL GENERATOR, A SECOND OF SAID PUMPS SUPPLYING AND METERING WATER TO SAID STORE OF OXIDIZER, AND A THIRD OF SAID PUMPS SUPPLYING AND METERING DILUENT WATER TO SAID COMBUSTION CHAMBER TO PRODUCE STEAM, SAID FUEL GENERATOR AND SAID STORE OF OXIDIZER BEING CONNECTED TO DELIVER FUEL AND OXIDIZER TO SAID COMBUSTION CHAMBER, SAID COMBUSTION CHAMBER BEING CONNECTED TO SUPPLY STEAM TO SAID PRIME MOVER, SAID PRIME MOVER BEING CONNECTED TO DELIVER EXHAUST STEAM TO SAID CONDENSER, AND SAID CONDENSER BEING CONNECTED TO DELIVER WATER TO SAID PUMPS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
A SUBSTANTIALLY CLOSED CYCLE PROPULSION SYSTEM COMPRISING: A FUEL GENERATOR, A STORE OF OXIDIZER, A COMBUSTION CHAMBER, A STEAM-DRIVEN PRIME MOVER, A CONDENSER THREE SEPARATE DISPLACEMENT PUMPS DRIVEN BY A COMMON DRIVE SHAFT, A FIRST OF SAID PUMPS SUPPLYING AND METERING WATER TO SAID FUEL GENERATOR, A SECOND OF SAID PUMPS SUPPLYING AND METERING WATER TO SAID STORE OF OXIDIZER, AND A THIRD OF SAID PUMPS SUPPLYING AND METERING DILUENT WATER TO SAID COMBUSTION CHAMBER TO PRODUCE STEAM, SAID FUEL GENERATOR AND SAID STORE OF OXIDIZER BEING CONNECTED TO DELIVER FUEL AND OXIDIZER TO SAID COMBUSTION CHAMBER, SAID COMBUSTION CHAMBER BEING CONNECTED TO SUPPLY STEAM TO SAID PRIME MOVER, SAID PRIME MOVER BEING CONNECTED TO DELIVER EXHAUST STEAM TO SAID CONDENSER, AND SAID CONDENSER BEING CONNECTED TO DELIVER WATER TO SAID PUMPS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3101592A
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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) | 1969-01-17 | 1969-07-19 | 1970-01-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-17 | 1973-07-19 | 1974-01-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-17 | 1977-07-19 | 1978-01-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |