US3315467A
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Reheat gas turbine power plant with air admission to the primary combustion zone of the reheat combustion chamber structure
Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp
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Filing: 1965-03-11
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Granted: 1967-04-25
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Expires: 1985-03-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Witt Stewart H De
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 22:49
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02C; F02C6/00; F02C6/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
A UNITARY OPEN-CYCLE GAS TURBINE POWER PLANE, COMPRISING: A FIRST MULTI-STAGE COMPRESSOR HAVING A ROTOR AND A SECOND MULTI-STAGE COMPRESSOR HAVING A ROTOR, A FIRST GAS TURBINE DRIVINGLY CONNECTED TO SAID FIRST COMPRESSOR ROTOR, A SECOND GAS TURBINE DRIVINGLY CONNECTED TO SAID SECOND COMPRESSOR ROTOR AND HAVING AN OUTPUT SHAFT FOR DRIVING AN EXTERNAL LOAD, SAID TURBINES AND COMPRESSORS BEING COAXIALLY ARRANGED, FIRST FUEL COMBUSTION APPARATUS INTERPOSED BETWEEN SAID FIRST COMPRESSOR AND FIRST TURBINE FOR PROVIDING HOT MOTIVE GASES TO SAID FIRST TURBINE, CASING STRUCTURE ENCOMPASSING THE OUTLET OF SAID FIRST TURBINE AND THE INLET OF SAID SECOND TURBINE AND EFFECTIVE TO PROVIDE A PASSAGEWAY FOR THE EXHAUST GASES FROM SAID FIRST TURBINE TO SAID SECOND TURBINE TO MOTIVATE THE LATTER, SECOND FUEL COMBUSTION APPARATUS INTERPOSED IN SAID PASSAGEWAY FOR REHEATING THE EXHAUST GASES FROM SAID FIRST TURBINE BEFORE ADMISSION TO SAID SECOND TURBINE,
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
A UNITARY OPEN-CYCLE GAS TURBINE POWER PLANE, COMPRISING: A FIRST MULTI-STAGE COMPRESSOR HAVING A ROTOR AND A SECOND MULTI-STAGE COMPRESSOR HAVING A ROTOR, A FIRST GAS TURBINE DRIVINGLY CONNECTED TO SAID FIRST COMPRESSOR ROTOR, A SECOND GAS TURBINE DRIVINGLY CONNECTED TO SAID SECOND COMPRESSOR ROTOR AND HAVING AN OUTPUT SHAFT FOR DRIVING AN EXTERNAL LOAD, SAID TURBINES AND COMPRESSORS BEING COAXIALLY ARRANGED, FIRST FUEL COMBUSTION APPARATUS INTERPOSED BETWEEN SAID FIRST COMPRESSOR AND FIRST TURBINE FOR PROVIDING HOT MOTIVE GASES TO SAID FIRST TURBINE, CASING STRUCTURE ENCOMPASSING THE OUTLET OF SAID FIRST TURBINE AND THE INLET OF SAID SECOND TURBINE AND EFFECTIVE TO PROVIDE A PASSAGEWAY FOR THE EXHAUST GASES FROM SAID FIRST TURBINE TO SAID SECOND TURBINE TO MOTIVATE THE LATTER, SECOND FUEL COMBUSTION APPARATUS INTERPOSED IN SAID PASSAGEWAY FOR REHEATING THE EXHAUST GASES FROM SAID FIRST TURBINE BEFORE ADMISSION TO SAID SECOND TURBINE,
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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) | 1970-04-24 | 1970-10-24 | 1971-04-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-04-24 | 1974-10-24 | 1975-04-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-04-24 | 1978-10-24 | 1979-04-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |