US3299651A
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System for providing air conditioning and producing fresh water
Assignee: Carrier Corp
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Filing: 1965-10-24
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Granted: 1967-01-24
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Expires: 1985-10-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William L Mcgrath
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 13:02
CPC Classifications
C; C02; C02F; C02F1/00; C02F1/02; C02F1/04; F; F24; F24F; F24F5/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
A METHOD OF SIMULTANEOUSLY PROVIDING AIR CONDITIONING AND WATER SEPARATION BY OPERATION OF A SYSTEM WHICH INCLUDES A REFRIGERATION SYSTEM COMPRISING A REFRIGERANT EVAPORATOR AND A REFRIGERANT CONDENSER; SAID METHOD COMPRISING THE STEPS OF: (A) EVAPORATING WATER FROM AN AQUEOUS SOLUTION BY CONDENSING REFRIGERANT VAPOR IN SAID REFRIGERATION SYSTEM IN HEAT EXCHANGE RELATION WITH SAID AQUEOUS SOLUTION, THEREBY SUPPLYING HEAT TO SAID AQUEOUS SOLUTION TO EVAPORATE WATER THEREFROM; (B) CONDENSING AND COLLECTING FRESH WATER PRODUCT FROM THE WATER VAPOR FORMED BY HEAT EXCHANGE WITH CONDENSING REFRIGERANT VAPOR, BY PASSING SAID WATER VAPOR IN HEAT EXCHANGE RELATION WITH A COOLING MEDIUM; (C) SATURATING A QUANTITY OF AIR BEING CONDITIONED WITH WATER VAPOR BY CONTACTING SAID AIR WITH AN AQUEOUS SOLUTION, THEREBY EVAPORATING WATER VAPOR INTO SAID AIR; AND (D) CONDENSING AND COLLECTING ADDITIONAL FRESH WATER PRODUCT FROM SAID AIR BEING CONDITIONED BY EVAPORATING LIQUID REFRIGERANT IN SAID REFRIGERATION SYSTEM IN HEAT EXCHANGE RELATION WITH SAID AIR.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
155 words
A METHOD OF SIMULTANEOUSLY PROVIDING AIR CONDITIONING AND WATER SEPARATION BY OPERATION OF A SYSTEM WHICH INCLUDES A REFRIGERATION SYSTEM COMPRISING A REFRIGERANT EVAPORATOR AND A REFRIGERANT CONDENSER; SAID METHOD COMPRISING THE STEPS OF: (A) EVAPORATING WATER FROM AN AQUEOUS SOLUTION BY CONDENSING REFRIGERANT VAPOR IN SAID REFRIGERATION SYSTEM IN HEAT EXCHANGE RELATION WITH SAID AQUEOUS SOLUTION, THEREBY SUPPLYING HEAT TO SAID AQUEOUS SOLUTION TO EVAPORATE WATER THEREFROM; (B) CONDENSING AND COLLECTING FRESH WATER PRODUCT FROM THE WATER VAPOR FORMED BY HEAT EXCHANGE WITH CONDENSING REFRIGERANT VAPOR, BY PASSING SAID WATER VAPOR IN HEAT EXCHANGE RELATION WITH A COOLING MEDIUM; (C) SATURATING A QUANTITY OF AIR BEING CONDITIONED WITH WATER VAPOR BY CONTACTING SAID AIR WITH AN AQUEOUS SOLUTION, THEREBY EVAPORATING WATER VAPOR INTO SAID AIR; AND (D) CONDENSING AND COLLECTING ADDITIONAL FRESH WATER PRODUCT FROM SAID AIR BEING CONDITIONED BY EVAPORATING LIQUID REFRIGERANT IN SAID REFRIGERATION SYSTEM IN HEAT EXCHANGE RELATION WITH SAID AIR.
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) | 1970-01-23 | 1970-07-25 | 1971-01-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-01-23 | 1974-07-25 | 1975-01-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-01-23 | 1978-07-25 | 1979-01-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |