US3230707A
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Steam generator
Assignee: ATK Launch Systems LLC
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Filing: 1961-08-08
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Granted: 1966-01-25
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Expires: 1981-08-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Noel Y Rothmayer
- 👤 Harrison W Burton
- 👤 Leigh M Bachman
- 👤 Jr Carl E Kastner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 10:05
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02K; F02K9/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
AN APPARATUS FOR GENERATING STEAM COMPRISING A GENERATOR HAVING A FORWARD DECOMPOSITION CHAMBER TERMINATING IN A REAR COMBUSTION CHAMBER, A WATER JACKET SURROUNDING SAID COMBUSTION CHAMBER, APERTURES FORMED IN THE WALL OF SAID COMBUSTION CHAMBER AND AFFORDING COMMUNICATION BETWEEN IT AND SAID WATER JACKET, A CATALYST MOUNTED IN SAID FORWARD CHAMBER, MEANS FOR DELIVERING HYDROGEN PEROXIDE UNDER PRESSURE INTO CONTACT WITH SAID CATALYST FOR CATALYTIC DECOMPOSITION IN SAID FORWARD CHAMBER INTO NON-CONDENSABLE OXYGEN AND STEAM AT HIGH TEMPERATURES, AND MEANS FOR FURNISHING COOLING WATER TO SAID JACKET AND INTO SAID COMBUSTION CHAMBER THROUGH SAID APERTURES TO INSTANTANEOUSLY GENERATE ADDITIONAL STEAM FOR DISCHARGE WITH SAID FIRST MENTIONED STEAM FROM THE REAR OF SAID COMBUSTION CHAMBER.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
114 words
AN APPARATUS FOR GENERATING STEAM COMPRISING A GENERATOR HAVING A FORWARD DECOMPOSITION CHAMBER TERMINATING IN A REAR COMBUSTION CHAMBER, A WATER JACKET SURROUNDING SAID COMBUSTION CHAMBER, APERTURES FORMED IN THE WALL OF SAID COMBUSTION CHAMBER AND AFFORDING COMMUNICATION BETWEEN IT AND SAID WATER JACKET, A CATALYST MOUNTED IN SAID FORWARD CHAMBER, MEANS FOR DELIVERING HYDROGEN PEROXIDE UNDER PRESSURE INTO CONTACT WITH SAID CATALYST FOR CATALYTIC DECOMPOSITION IN SAID FORWARD CHAMBER INTO NON-CONDENSABLE OXYGEN AND STEAM AT HIGH TEMPERATURES, AND MEANS FOR FURNISHING COOLING WATER TO SAID JACKET AND INTO SAID COMBUSTION CHAMBER THROUGH SAID APERTURES TO INSTANTANEOUSLY GENERATE ADDITIONAL STEAM FOR DISCHARGE WITH SAID FIRST MENTIONED STEAM FROM THE REAR OF SAID COMBUSTION CHAMBER.
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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) | 1969-01-24 | 1969-07-26 | 1970-01-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-24 | 1973-07-26 | 1974-01-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-24 | 1977-07-26 | 1978-01-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |