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US3234736A
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Pressure exchanger
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-11-06
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Granted: 1966-02-15
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Expires: 1983-11-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Spalding Dudley Brian
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 21:47
CPC Classifications
F; F04; F04F; F04F13/00; F02; F02C; F02C3/00; F02C3/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
A PRESSURE EXCHANGER INCLUDING A CELL RING, A CELL ROTOR, A PLURALITY OF WALLS ARRANGED AROUND THE ROTOR TO DEFINE A PLURALITY OF OPEN-ENDED CELLS, THE CELL ROTOR AND THE WALLS FORMING PARTS OF THE CELL RING, MEANS TO INTRODUCE FLUID TO THE CELLS, MEANS TO EXTRACT FLUID FROM THE CELLS, MEANS TO EFFECT ROTATION OF THE CELL RING, END-PLATES POSITIONED ONE ADJACENT EACH END OF THE CELL RING, AT LEAST ONE OF THE END-PLATES HAVING A PORT FOR THE ADMISSION OF FLUID TO THE CELLS AND A PORT FOR THE EXTRACTION OF FLUID FROM THE CELLS, ONE OF WHICH PORTS IS POSITIONED IN THE END-PLATE IMMEDIATELY TO FOLLOW THE OTHER IN THE DIRECTION OF ROTATION OF THE CELL RING, DUCTING TO PROVIDE COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE TWO PORTS, AND FUEL INJECTION MEANS INTERPOSED IN THE DUCTING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
A PRESSURE EXCHANGER INCLUDING A CELL RING, A CELL ROTOR, A PLURALITY OF WALLS ARRANGED AROUND THE ROTOR TO DEFINE A PLURALITY OF OPEN-ENDED CELLS, THE CELL ROTOR AND THE WALLS FORMING PARTS OF THE CELL RING, MEANS TO INTRODUCE FLUID TO THE CELLS, MEANS TO EXTRACT FLUID FROM THE CELLS, MEANS TO EFFECT ROTATION OF THE CELL RING, END-PLATES POSITIONED ONE ADJACENT EACH END OF THE CELL RING, AT LEAST ONE OF THE END-PLATES HAVING A PORT FOR THE ADMISSION OF FLUID TO THE CELLS AND A PORT FOR THE EXTRACTION OF FLUID FROM THE CELLS, ONE OF WHICH PORTS IS POSITIONED IN THE END-PLATE IMMEDIATELY TO FOLLOW THE OTHER IN THE DIRECTION OF ROTATION OF THE CELL RING, DUCTING TO PROVIDE COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE TWO PORTS, AND FUEL INJECTION MEANS INTERPOSED IN THE DUCTING.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
103 words
A GAS TURBINE PLANT INCLUDING A COMPRESSOR, A TURBINE, AND A PRESSUR EXCHANGER, SAID PRESSURE EXCHANGER INCLUDING A CELL RING, A CELL ROTOR, A PLURALITY OF WALLS ARRANGED AROUND THE ROTOR TO DEFINE A PLURALITY OF OPENENDED CELLS, THE CELL ROTOR AND THE WALLS FORMING PARTS OF A CELL RING, MEANS TO INTRODUCE FLUID TO THE CELLS, MEANS TO EXTRACT FLUID FROM THE CELLS, MEANS TO EFFECT ROTATION OF THE CELL RING, END-PLATES POSITIONED ONE ADJACENT EACH END OF THE CELL RING, AT LEAST ONE OF THE END-PLATES HAVING A PORT FOR THE ADMISSION OF FLUID TO THE CELLS AND A PORT FOR
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
103 words
A GAS TURBINE PLANT INCLUDING A COMPRESSOR, A TURBINE, AND A PRESSUR EXCHANGER, SAID PRESSURE EXCHANGER INCLUDING A CELL RING, A CELL ROTOR, A PLURALITY OF WALLS ARRANGED AROUND THE ROTOR TO DEFINE A PLURALITY OF OPENENDED CELLS, THE CELL ROTOR AND THE WALLS FORMING PARTS OF A CELL RING, MEANS TO INTRODUCE FLUID TO THE CELLS, MEANS TO EXTRACT FLUID FROM THE CELLS, MEANS TO EFFECT ROTATION OF THE CELL RING, END-PLATES POSITIONED ONE ADJACENT EACH END OF THE CELL RING, AT LEAST ONE OF THE END-PLATES HAVING A PORT FOR THE ADMISSION OF FLUID TO THE CELLS AND A PORT FOR
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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) | 1969-02-14 | 1969-08-16 | 1970-02-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-02-14 | 1973-08-16 | 1974-02-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-02-14 | 1977-08-16 | 1978-02-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |