US3266248A
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Gas turbine engine fuel and power regulating system
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1964-03-06
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Granted: 1966-08-16
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Expires: 1984-03-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth G Leslie
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 09:24
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02C; F02C9/00; F02C9/16; F02C3/00; F02C3/04; F02C3/107; F02C3/113; F02C7/00; F02C7/32; F02C9/48; F02C9/56
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
A CONTROL FOR A FREE TURBINE TYPE GAS TURBINE ENGING HAING A GAS GENERATOR INCLUDING A TURBINE AND HAVING A POWER OUTPUT TURBINE ROTATABLE INDEPENDENTLY OF THE GAS GENERATOR TURBINE, AND INCLUDING A VARIABLETORQUE-CONTROLLABLE COUPLING BETWEEN THE SAID TURBINES, THE CONTROL INCLUDING MEANS FOR SUPPLYING FUEL TO THE GAS GENERATOR, PRIMARY FUEL CONTROL MEANS OPERABLE TO METER THE FUEL SUPPLIED TO THE GAS GENERATOR TO CAUSE IT TO OPERATE ON A PREDETERMINED CHARACTERISTIC, MEANS OPERATIVE TO CONTROL THE TORQUE OF THE SAID COUPLING, MEANS RESPONSIVE TO A CONDITION OF THE GAS GENERATOR INDICATIVE OF CAPABILITY OF THE GAS GENERATOR TO ASSUME A TORQUE LOAD REGULATING THE SAID TORQUE CONTROL, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO A CONDITION INDICATIVE OF MINIMAL TRANSMISSION OF TORQUE BY THE SAID COUPLING EFFECTIVE TO SUPPLEMENT THE FUEL SUPPLIED BY THE PRIMARY FUEL CONTROL TO THE GAS GENERATOR.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
A CONTROL FOR A FREE TURBINE TYPE GAS TURBINE ENGING HAING A GAS GENERATOR INCLUDING A TURBINE AND HAVING A POWER OUTPUT TURBINE ROTATABLE INDEPENDENTLY OF THE GAS GENERATOR TURBINE, AND INCLUDING A VARIABLETORQUE-CONTROLLABLE COUPLING BETWEEN THE SAID TURBINES, THE CONTROL INCLUDING MEANS FOR SUPPLYING FUEL TO THE GAS GENERATOR, PRIMARY FUEL CONTROL MEANS OPERABLE TO METER THE FUEL SUPPLIED TO THE GAS GENERATOR TO CAUSE IT TO OPERATE ON A PREDETERMINED CHARACTERISTIC, MEANS OPERATIVE TO CONTROL THE TORQUE OF THE SAID COUPLING, MEANS RESPONSIVE TO A CONDITION OF THE GAS GENERATOR INDICATIVE OF CAPABILITY OF THE GAS GENERATOR TO ASSUME A TORQUE LOAD REGULATING THE SAID TORQUE CONTROL, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO A CONDITION INDICATIVE OF MINIMAL TRANSMISSION OF TORQUE BY THE SAID COUPLING EFFECTIVE TO SUPPLEMENT THE FUEL SUPPLIED BY THE PRIMARY FUEL CONTROL TO THE GAS GENERATOR.
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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) | 1969-08-15 | 1970-02-14 | 1970-08-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-15 | 1974-02-14 | 1974-08-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-15 | 1978-02-14 | 1978-08-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |