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US3255804A
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Ultrasonic vaporizing oil burner
Assignee: ExxonMobil Technology and Engineering Co
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Filing: 1963-08-15
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Granted: 1966-06-14
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Expires: 1983-08-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert J Lang
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 16:17
CPC Classifications
F; F23; F23D; F23D11/00; F23D11/34; F23D11/345
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
A LIQUID FUEL BURNER COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, A FUEL ATOMIZING DEVICE CAPABLE OF CONVERTING A LIQUID FUEL INTO A FIRST DIVERGENT SPRAY PATTERN AND A SECOND DIVERGENT SPRAY PATTERN, VAPORIZING MEANS FOR SAID LIQUID FUEL SPRAY, SAID VAPORIZING MEANS BEING SO CONSTRUCTED SO AS TO PERMIT THE SUBSTANTIALLY UNIMPAIRED PASSAGE THEREBY OF SAID FIRST SELECTED SPRAY PATTERN AND TO OBSTRUCT THE PASSAGE OF AT LEAST A PART OF SAID SECOND SELECTED SPRAY PATTERN, TEMPERATURE SENSING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID VAPORIZING MEANS, AND CONTROL MEANS FOR VARYING THE SPRAY PATTERN OF SAID ATOMIZING DEVICE FROM SAID FIRST DIVERGENT SPRAY PATTERN TO SAID SECOND DIVERGENT SPRAY PATTERN IN RESPONSE TO TEMPERATURE CHANGES IN SAID VAPORIZING MEANS DETECTED BY SAID TEMPERATURE SENSING MEANS SO THAT ATOMIZED FUEL IS ONLY CAUSED TO IMPINGE UPON SAID VAPORIZING MEANS AFTER SAID VAPORIZING MEANS HAS ATTAINED A TEMPERATURE SUFFICIENT TO VAPORIZE THE ATOMIZED FUEL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
A LIQUID FUEL BURNER COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, A FUEL ATOMIZING DEVICE CAPABLE OF CONVERTING A LIQUID FUEL INTO A FIRST DIVERGENT SPRAY PATTERN AND A SECOND DIVERGENT SPRAY PATTERN, VAPORIZING MEANS FOR SAID LIQUID FUEL SPRAY, SAID VAPORIZING MEANS BEING SO CONSTRUCTED SO AS TO PERMIT THE SUBSTANTIALLY UNIMPAIRED PASSAGE THEREBY OF SAID FIRST SELECTED SPRAY PATTERN AND TO OBSTRUCT THE PASSAGE OF AT LEAST A PART OF SAID SECOND SELECTED SPRAY PATTERN, TEMPERATURE SENSING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID VAPORIZING MEANS, AND CONTROL MEANS FOR VARYING THE SPRAY PATTERN OF SAID ATOMIZING DEVICE FROM SAID FIRST DIVERGENT SPRAY PATTERN TO SAID SECOND DIVERGENT SPRAY PATTERN IN RESPONSE TO TEMPERATURE CHANGES IN SAID VAPORIZING MEANS DETECTED BY SAID TEMPERATURE SENSING MEANS SO THAT ATOMIZED FUEL IS ONLY CAUSED TO IMPINGE UPON SAID VAPORIZING MEANS AFTER SAID VAPORIZING MEANS HAS ATTAINED A TEMPERATURE SUFFICIENT TO VAPORIZE THE ATOMIZED FUEL.
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) | 1969-06-13 | 1969-12-13 | 1970-06-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-06-13 | 1973-12-13 | 1974-06-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-06-13 | 1977-12-13 | 1978-06-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |