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US3313103A
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Gas turbine combustion process
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1965-08-25
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Granted: 1967-04-11
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Expires: 1985-08-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Johnson Douglas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-03 15:46
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02C; F02C3/00; F02C3/20; F02C3/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
IN THE OPERATION OF A GAS TURBINE ENGINE COMPRISING IN SERIAL RELATIONSHIP AN INLET ZONE, A COMPRESSION ZONE, A CRACKING ZONE, A COMBUSTION ZONE, A TURBINE ZONE, AND AN EXHAUST ZONE, THE STEPS OF: INTRODUCING AMMONIA INTO THE INLET ZONE, MIXING THE AMMONIA IN THE INLET ZONE WITH AIR TO FORM A COMBUSTIBLE MIXTURE, COMPRESSING THE COMBUSTIBLE MIXTURE, CRACKING A PORTION OF THE AMMONIA IN THE COMBUSTIBLE MIXTURE INTO THE DISSOCIATION PRODUCTS OF AMMONIA, BURNING THE COMBUSTIBLE MIXTURE AND CRACKED PORTION OF AMMONIA IN THE COMBUSTION ZONE, AND EXPANDING THE COMBUSTION PRODUCTS OF THE COMBUSTIBLE MIXTURE, AND THE CRACKED AMMONIA THROUGH THE TURBINE AND EXHAUST ZONES TO EXTRACT ENERGY FROM THE COMBUSTION PRODUCTS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
IN THE OPERATION OF A GAS TURBINE ENGINE COMPRISING IN SERIAL RELATIONSHIP AN INLET ZONE, A COMPRESSION ZONE, A CRACKING ZONE, A COMBUSTION ZONE, A TURBINE ZONE, AND AN EXHAUST ZONE, THE STEPS OF: INTRODUCING AMMONIA INTO THE INLET ZONE, MIXING THE AMMONIA IN THE INLET ZONE WITH AIR TO FORM A COMBUSTIBLE MIXTURE, COMPRESSING THE COMBUSTIBLE MIXTURE, CRACKING A PORTION OF THE AMMONIA IN THE COMBUSTIBLE MIXTURE INTO THE DISSOCIATION PRODUCTS OF AMMONIA, BURNING THE COMBUSTIBLE MIXTURE AND CRACKED PORTION OF AMMONIA IN THE COMBUSTION ZONE, AND EXPANDING THE COMBUSTION PRODUCTS OF THE COMBUSTIBLE MIXTURE, AND THE CRACKED AMMONIA THROUGH THE TURBINE AND EXHAUST ZONES TO EXTRACT ENERGY FROM THE COMBUSTION PRODUCTS.
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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) | 1970-04-10 | 1970-10-10 | 1971-04-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-04-10 | 1974-10-10 | 1975-04-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-04-10 | 1978-10-10 | 1979-04-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |