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Top heat power cycle
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Granted: 1966-10-04
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Expires: 1983-10-04
Abstract
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2026-10-27 07:16
CPC Classifications
F; F01; F01K; F01K25/00; F01K25/005; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E20/00; Y02E20/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
IN A POWER CYCLE THE PROCESS COMPRISING THE FOLLOWING STEPS: PUMPING LIQUID WATER TO A HIGH PRESSURE, ADDING A FIRST PORTION OF HEAT TO SAID WATER INDIRECTLY ACROSS HEAT TRANSFER SURFACE, ADDING A SECOND PORTION OF HEAT DIRECTLY IN FORM OF PRODUCTS FROM THE COMBUSTION OF A RICH FUEL GAS WITH SUBSTANTIALLY PURE OXYGEN, EXPANDING THE RESULTING HOT GASES THROUGH A SERIES OF POWERDEVELOPING EXPANSION TURBINE STAGES, AND CONDENSING WATER FROM SAID GASES; PRODUCING SAID RICH FUEL GAS FROM A SULFUROUS FUEL BY ADDING SAID SULFUROUS FUEL TO A FLUIDIZED BED AT A HIGH PRESSURE, SAID FLUIDIZED BED COMPRISING A SOLID CONTAINING INTERMINGLED MICROSCOPIC CRYSTALLITES OF FIGA-02 CALCIUM AND MAGNESIUM OXIDES; FLUIDIZING SAID FLUIDIZED BED WITH OXYGEN AND STEAM, THEREBY GASIFYING SAID SULFUROUS FUEL TO PRODUCE SAID RICH FUEL GAS.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-10-03 | 1970-04-04 | 1970-10-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-03 | 1974-04-04 | 1974-10-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-03 | 1978-04-04 | 1978-10-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |