US3324942A
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Heat exchanger bundle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-04-12
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Granted: 1967-06-13
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Expires: 1985-04-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Miller Harvey Richard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 11:13
CPC Classifications
F; F28; F28F; F28F9/00; F28F9/02; F28F9/04; F28F9/06; F28F9/14; F28D; F28D7/00; F28D7/06; F28F9/22; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S165/00; Y10S165/454; Y10S165/492
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A TUBE BUNDLE FOR HEAT EXCHANGERS HAVING A LONGITUDINAL AXIS AND INCLUDING A TUBE PLATE PERPENDICULAR TO SAID LONGITUDINAL AXIS AND A PLURALITY OF ROWS OF TUBES EXTENDING THROUGH THE TUBE PLATE PARALLEL TO SAID LONGITUDINAL AXIS, A BAFFLE ASSEMBLY AND MEANS AXIALLY SPACING SAID BAFFLE ASSEMBLY FROM THE TUBE PLATE ALONG SAID LONGITUDINAL AXIS, WHEREIN THE IMPROVEMENT RESIDES IN THE BAFFLE ASSEMBLY WHICH COMPRISES A PLURALITY OF ASSEMBLED PLATE SEGMENTS INCLUDING TWO END SEGMENTS THROUGH WHICH SAID ROWS OF TUBES EXTEND, MEANS EXTENDING TRANSVERSE TO SAID ROWS OF TUBES FOR HOLDING THE PLATE SEGMENTS IN ASSEMBLED RELATION AND CLAMP MEANS INTERCONNETING AT LEAST ONE OF THE END SEGMENTS WITH THE TRANSVERSELY EXTENDING MEANS FOR LOCKING THE TUBES AGAINST AXIAL DISPLACEMENT RELATIVE TO THE TUBE PLATE, SAID AXIAL SPACING MEANS BEING CONNECTED TO SAID PLATE SEGMENTS FOR HOLDING THE BAFFLE ASSEMBLY IN AN AXIALLY FIXED POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A TUBE BUNDLE FOR HEAT EXCHANGERS HAVING A LONGITUDINAL AXIS AND INCLUDING A TUBE PLATE PERPENDICULAR TO SAID LONGITUDINAL AXIS AND A PLURALITY OF ROWS OF TUBES EXTENDING THROUGH THE TUBE PLATE PARALLEL TO SAID LONGITUDINAL AXIS, A BAFFLE ASSEMBLY AND MEANS AXIALLY SPACING SAID BAFFLE ASSEMBLY FROM THE TUBE PLATE ALONG SAID LONGITUDINAL AXIS, WHEREIN THE IMPROVEMENT RESIDES IN THE BAFFLE ASSEMBLY WHICH COMPRISES A PLURALITY OF ASSEMBLED PLATE SEGMENTS INCLUDING TWO END SEGMENTS THROUGH WHICH SAID ROWS OF TUBES EXTEND, MEANS EXTENDING TRANSVERSE TO SAID ROWS OF TUBES FOR HOLDING THE PLATE SEGMENTS IN ASSEMBLED RELATION AND CLAMP MEANS INTERCONNETING AT LEAST ONE OF THE END SEGMENTS WITH THE TRANSVERSELY EXTENDING MEANS FOR LOCKING THE TUBES AGAINST AXIAL DISPLACEMENT RELATIVE TO THE TUBE PLATE, SAID AXIAL SPACING MEANS BEING CONNECTED TO SAID PLATE SEGMENTS FOR HOLDING THE BAFFLE ASSEMBLY IN AN AXIALLY FIXED POSITION.
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) | 1970-06-12 | 1970-12-12 | 1971-06-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-06-12 | 1974-12-12 | 1975-06-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-06-12 | 1978-12-12 | 1979-06-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |