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US3243955A
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Afterburner fuel control mechanism
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1960-09-13
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Granted: 1966-04-05
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Expires: 1980-09-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Carl E Frank
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 18:38
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02C; F02C9/00; F02C9/26; F02C7/00; F02C7/22; F02K; F02K3/00; F02K3/08; F02K3/10; Y; Y02; Y02T; Y02T50/00; Y02T50/60
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
IN COMBINATION WITH BURNER STRUCTURE INCLUDING PRIMARY AND SECONDARY BURNER ELEMENTS AND MEANS FOR SUPPLYING COMBUSTION AIR TO SAID BURNER ELEMENTS, MEANS PROVIDING A MEASURE OF AIR SUPPLY RATE, OPERATOR CONTROL INPUT MEANS INCLUDING FIRST AND SECOND ACTUATOR MEANS, FUEL SUPPLY MEANS INCLUDING A MAIN FUEL SUPPLY CONDUIT BRANCHING INTO A FIRST BRANCH CONDUIT CONNECTING TO SAID PRIMARY BURNER ELEMENT AND A SECOND BRANCH CONDUIT CONNECTING TO SAID SECONDARY BURNER ELEMENT, MEANS RESPONSIVE TO SAID AIR MEASURE MEANS AND SAID FIRST ACTUATOR MEANS TO REGULATE TOTAL FLOW IN SAID MAIN FUEL SUPPLY CONDUIT AS A COMBINE FUNCTION OF AIR SUPPLY RATE AND OPERATOR CONTROL INPUT, FIRST VALVE MEANS IN SAID FIRST BRANCH CONDUIT RESPONSIVE TO SAID AIR MEASURE MEANS AND SAID SECOND ACTUATOR MEANS TO METER FUEL FLOW IN SAID FIRST BRANCH CONDUIT AS A COMBINED FUNCTION OF AIR SUPPLY
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
IN COMBINATION WITH BURNER STRUCTURE INCLUDING PRIMARY AND SECONDARY BURNER ELEMENTS AND MEANS FOR SUPPLYING COMBUSTION AIR TO SAID BURNER ELEMENTS, MEANS PROVIDING A MEASURE OF AIR SUPPLY RATE, OPERATOR CONTROL INPUT MEANS INCLUDING FIRST AND SECOND ACTUATOR MEANS, FUEL SUPPLY MEANS INCLUDING A MAIN FUEL SUPPLY CONDUIT BRANCHING INTO A FIRST BRANCH CONDUIT CONNECTING TO SAID PRIMARY BURNER ELEMENT AND A SECOND BRANCH CONDUIT CONNECTING TO SAID SECONDARY BURNER ELEMENT, MEANS RESPONSIVE TO SAID AIR MEASURE MEANS AND SAID FIRST ACTUATOR MEANS TO REGULATE TOTAL FLOW IN SAID MAIN FUEL SUPPLY CONDUIT AS A COMBINE FUNCTION OF AIR SUPPLY RATE AND OPERATOR CONTROL INPUT, FIRST VALVE MEANS IN SAID FIRST BRANCH CONDUIT RESPONSIVE TO SAID AIR MEASURE MEANS AND SAID SECOND ACTUATOR MEANS TO METER FUEL FLOW IN SAID FIRST BRANCH CONDUIT AS A COMBINED FUNCTION OF AIR SUPPLY
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) | 1969-04-04 | 1969-10-04 | 1970-04-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-04-04 | 1973-10-04 | 1974-04-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-04-04 | 1977-10-04 | 1978-04-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |