US3290483A
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Combined broiler and catalytic oxidation unit
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1964-09-15
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Granted: 1966-12-06
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Expires: 1984-09-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Hurko Bohdan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 15:12
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24C; F24C15/00; F24C15/20; F24C15/2007; F24C15/2014; F24C14/00; F24C14/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
A COMBINED BROLIER AND CATALYTIC OXIDATION UNTIL COMPRISING AN INVERTED PAN-SHAPED HOUSING HAVING A VENT PIPE THEREIN, A PERFORATED CERAMIC BLOCK OF CELLULAR CONSTRUCTION POSITIONED WITHIN THE HOUSING, A SOURCE OF RADIANT HEAT ENERGY COMBINED WITH THE HOUSING FOR HEATING THE CERAMIC BLOCK, THAT VENTPIPE BEING IN CONTACT WITH THE CERAMIC BLICK AND ENCOMPASSING A LIMITED AREA OF THE PERFORATIONS, A CATALYTIC COATING COVERING THE SURFACE OF THE PERFORATIONS IN THE SAID LIMITED AREA WHEREBY THE CATALYTIC COATED PORTION OF THE CERAMIC BLOCK CONSTITUTES A CATALYTIC OXIDATION UNIT WHEN OPERATING AT RELATIVELY LOW TEMPERATURES OF ABOUT 300*F. AND ABOVE SO THAT SMOKE AND OTHER OBJECTIONABLE PRODUCTS OF COMBUSTION GENERATED BY THE BOILER WILL BE OXIDIZED BEFORE BEING EXHAUSTED THROUGH THE VENT PIPE BY A NATURAL DRAFT CREATED THEREBY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
A COMBINED BROLIER AND CATALYTIC OXIDATION UNTIL COMPRISING AN INVERTED PAN-SHAPED HOUSING HAVING A VENT PIPE THEREIN, A PERFORATED CERAMIC BLOCK OF CELLULAR CONSTRUCTION POSITIONED WITHIN THE HOUSING, A SOURCE OF RADIANT HEAT ENERGY COMBINED WITH THE HOUSING FOR HEATING THE CERAMIC BLOCK, THAT VENTPIPE BEING IN CONTACT WITH THE CERAMIC BLICK AND ENCOMPASSING A LIMITED AREA OF THE PERFORATIONS, A CATALYTIC COATING COVERING THE SURFACE OF THE PERFORATIONS IN THE SAID LIMITED AREA WHEREBY THE CATALYTIC COATED PORTION OF THE CERAMIC BLOCK CONSTITUTES A CATALYTIC OXIDATION UNIT WHEN OPERATING AT RELATIVELY LOW TEMPERATURES OF ABOUT 300*F. AND ABOVE SO THAT SMOKE AND OTHER OBJECTIONABLE PRODUCTS OF COMBUSTION GENERATED BY THE BOILER WILL BE OXIDIZED BEFORE BEING EXHAUSTED THROUGH THE VENT PIPE BY A NATURAL DRAFT CREATED THEREBY.
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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) | 1969-12-05 | 1970-06-06 | 1970-12-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-12-05 | 1974-06-06 | 1974-12-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-12-05 | 1978-06-06 | 1978-12-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |