US3242347A
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Gas turbine load sharing and anti-load exchanging system having interconnected fuel lines
Assignee: Garrett Corp
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Filing: 1963-05-29
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Granted: 1966-03-22
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Expires: 1983-05-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald A Dotson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 05:23
CPC Classifications
F; F01; F01D; F01D15/00; F01D15/10; F02; F02C; F02C9/00; F02C9/26; F02C9/42
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
IN COMBINATION: A PLURALITY OF GAS TURBINES EACH INCLUDING AN OUTPUT SHAFT, A FUEL INJECTION NOZZLE, A FUEL SUPPLY LINE COMMUNICATING WITH THE NOZZLE, AND A GOVERNOR-CONTROLLED FUEL METERING VALVE IN THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE; AN EQUALIZING FUEL LINE INTERCONNECTING THE FUEL SUPPLY LINES OF SAID TURBINES BETWEEN THE FUEL METERING VALVES AND FUEL INJECTION NOZZLES OF THE RESPECTIVE TURBINES; VALVE MEANS IN SAID EQUALIZING LINE FOR SELECTIVELY ISOLATING THE FUEL SUPPLY LINES OF SAID TURBINES FROM ONE ANOTHER OR PLACING SAID FUEL SUPPLY LINES IN COMMUNICATION WITH ONE ANOTHER, FLUCTUATIONS IN THE SUPPLY OF FUEL TO ONE TURBINE BEING TRANSMITTED TO ALL TURBINES SIMULTANEOUSLY WHEN SAID FUEL LINES ARE IN COMMUNICATION; AND MEANS COUPLED TO SAID GAS TURBINE SHAFTS FOR COMPARING THE PHASE RELATIONSHIPS THEREOF AND FOR PROVIDING A VALVE OPENING SIGNAL FOR SAID VALVE MEANS UPON THE ADVENT OF A PREDETERMINED MATCHING CHARACTERISTIC OF SAID SHAFT PHASE RELATIONSHIPS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
IN COMBINATION: A PLURALITY OF GAS TURBINES EACH INCLUDING AN OUTPUT SHAFT, A FUEL INJECTION NOZZLE, A FUEL SUPPLY LINE COMMUNICATING WITH THE NOZZLE, AND A GOVERNOR-CONTROLLED FUEL METERING VALVE IN THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE; AN EQUALIZING FUEL LINE INTERCONNECTING THE FUEL SUPPLY LINES OF SAID TURBINES BETWEEN THE FUEL METERING VALVES AND FUEL INJECTION NOZZLES OF THE RESPECTIVE TURBINES; VALVE MEANS IN SAID EQUALIZING LINE FOR SELECTIVELY ISOLATING THE FUEL SUPPLY LINES OF SAID TURBINES FROM ONE ANOTHER OR PLACING SAID FUEL SUPPLY LINES IN COMMUNICATION WITH ONE ANOTHER, FLUCTUATIONS IN THE SUPPLY OF FUEL TO ONE TURBINE BEING TRANSMITTED TO ALL TURBINES SIMULTANEOUSLY WHEN SAID FUEL LINES ARE IN COMMUNICATION; AND MEANS COUPLED TO SAID GAS TURBINE SHAFTS FOR COMPARING THE PHASE RELATIONSHIPS THEREOF AND FOR PROVIDING A VALVE OPENING SIGNAL FOR SAID VALVE MEANS UPON THE ADVENT OF A PREDETERMINED MATCHING CHARACTERISTIC OF SAID SHAFT PHASE RELATIONSHIPS.
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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) | 1969-03-21 | 1969-09-20 | 1970-03-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-03-21 | 1973-09-20 | 1974-03-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-03-21 | 1977-09-20 | 1978-03-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |