US3322178A
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Flare apparatus for combustible gases
Assignee: Lummus Technology LLC
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Filing: 1965-08-12
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Granted: 1967-05-30
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Expires: 1985-08-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert S Nahas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 11:35
CPC Classifications
F; F23; F23G; F23G7/00; F23G7/06; F23G7/08; B; B01; B01J; B01J8/00; B01J8/18; B01J8/24; B01J8/44
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A FLARE FOR COMBUSTILE GASES COMPRISING: A PLURALITY OF VENTURI BURNER SETS, SAID SETS BEING CAPABLE OF BURNING 100% OF THE DESIGN FLARING LOAD OF SAID GAS; A PLURALITY OF VENTURI BURNERS IN EACH OF SAID SETS; MEANS FOR PROVIDING AIR TO EACH OF SAID BURNERS; AND CONTROL MEANS FOR OPERATING SAID BURNERS, SAID CONTROL MEANS BEING RESPONSIVE TO THE TOTAL PRESSURE OF THE GAS TO BE FLARED, SAID MEANS OPERATING AN ADDITIONAL SET OF BURNERS WHEN THERE IS SUFFICIENT FLARE GAS PRESSURE TO ASPIRATE THE REQUIRED QUANTITY OF AIR INTO SAID ADDITIONAL SET OF BURNERS AND THE BURNERS ALREADY OPERATING TO EFFECT SMOKELESS BURNING OF THE FLARE GAS IN SAID BURNERS, SAID SUFFICIENT FLARE GAS PRESSURE BEING A FLARE GAS PRESSURE THAT EXCEEDS ABOUT 60% OF THE CUMULATIVE DESIGN CAPACITY OF THE BURNERS OPERATING AND THE BURNERS IN SAID ADDITIONAL SET.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
A FLARE FOR COMBUSTILE GASES COMPRISING: A PLURALITY OF VENTURI BURNER SETS, SAID SETS BEING CAPABLE OF BURNING 100% OF THE DESIGN FLARING LOAD OF SAID GAS; A PLURALITY OF VENTURI BURNERS IN EACH OF SAID SETS; MEANS FOR PROVIDING AIR TO EACH OF SAID BURNERS; AND CONTROL MEANS FOR OPERATING SAID BURNERS, SAID CONTROL MEANS BEING RESPONSIVE TO THE TOTAL PRESSURE OF THE GAS TO BE FLARED, SAID MEANS OPERATING AN ADDITIONAL SET OF BURNERS WHEN THERE IS SUFFICIENT FLARE GAS PRESSURE TO ASPIRATE THE REQUIRED QUANTITY OF AIR INTO SAID ADDITIONAL SET OF BURNERS AND THE BURNERS ALREADY OPERATING TO EFFECT SMOKELESS BURNING OF THE FLARE GAS IN SAID BURNERS, SAID SUFFICIENT FLARE GAS PRESSURE BEING A FLARE GAS PRESSURE THAT EXCEEDS ABOUT 60% OF THE CUMULATIVE DESIGN CAPACITY OF THE BURNERS OPERATING AND THE BURNERS IN SAID ADDITIONAL SET.
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) | 1970-05-29 | 1970-11-28 | 1971-05-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-05-29 | 1974-11-28 | 1975-05-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-05-29 | 1978-11-28 | 1979-05-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |