US3267361A
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Apparatus for determining salinity of condensed steam in a condenser
Assignee: Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co
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Filing: 1962-01-08
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Granted: 1966-08-16
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Expires: 1982-01-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James W Maddox
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 17:39
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N33/00; G01N33/18; G01N33/182
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
APPARATUS FOR MONITORING THE SALINITY CONCENTRATION OF THE LIQUID CYCLED THROUGH A STEAM GENERATING SYSTEM, COMPRISING A CONDENSER HOUSING CONTAINING SPACED TUBE END SHEETS AND TUBES HAVING THIN ENDS DISPOSED IN AND EXTENDING BETWEEN SAID TUBE SHEETS, A HOT WELL IN THE BOTTOM OF THE CONDENSER, A CONDENSATE DISCHARGE CONDUIT CONNECTED TO THE HOT WELL, AN UPWARDLY OPENING CUP WITHIN SAID HOUSING ABOVE THE BOTTOM THEREOF AND BELOW AT LEAST ONE OF SAID TUBES, AND OUT OF VERTICAL ALIGNMENT OF ANY OF SAID TUBES, AN EFFLUENT CONDUIT EXTENDING INTO SAID HOUSING AND CONNECTED TO THE BOTTOM OF SAID CUP, AND A SALINITY MEASURING DEVICE DISPOSED IN EACH OF SAID CONDUITS WHEREBY THE SALINITY CONCENTRATION IN SAID DISCHARGE CONDUIT MAY BE COMPARED WITH THE CONCENTRATION IN SAID EFFLUENT CONDUIT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
APPARATUS FOR MONITORING THE SALINITY CONCENTRATION OF THE LIQUID CYCLED THROUGH A STEAM GENERATING SYSTEM, COMPRISING A CONDENSER HOUSING CONTAINING SPACED TUBE END SHEETS AND TUBES HAVING THIN ENDS DISPOSED IN AND EXTENDING BETWEEN SAID TUBE SHEETS, A HOT WELL IN THE BOTTOM OF THE CONDENSER, A CONDENSATE DISCHARGE CONDUIT CONNECTED TO THE HOT WELL, AN UPWARDLY OPENING CUP WITHIN SAID HOUSING ABOVE THE BOTTOM THEREOF AND BELOW AT LEAST ONE OF SAID TUBES, AND OUT OF VERTICAL ALIGNMENT OF ANY OF SAID TUBES, AN EFFLUENT CONDUIT EXTENDING INTO SAID HOUSING AND CONNECTED TO THE BOTTOM OF SAID CUP, AND A SALINITY MEASURING DEVICE DISPOSED IN EACH OF SAID CONDUITS WHEREBY THE SALINITY CONCENTRATION IN SAID DISCHARGE CONDUIT MAY BE COMPARED WITH THE CONCENTRATION IN SAID EFFLUENT CONDUIT.
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) | 1969-08-15 | 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 |