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Vapor generator
Assignee: Union Carbide Corp
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Filing: 1966-02-16
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Granted: 1967-06-13
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Expires: 1986-02-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 David J Valley
- 👤 Frederick R Tittmann
- 👤 Frank E Cariou
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 14:19
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24H; F24H1/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
A VAPOR GENERATOR COMPRISING: (1) A CONTAINER OPEN AT ONE END (A) HAVING A HEATING MEANS ASSOCIATED THEREWITH (B) THE OPEN END OF THE CONTAINER COMMUNICATING WITH THE INLET OF (2) AN ELONGATED TUBE (A) HAVING DISPOSED THEREIN A PLURALITY OF STAGGERED BAFFLES WHICH TOGETHER WITH THE INNER WALLS OF THE TUBE FORM A RANDOMLY DIRECTIONAL PATH THROUGH SAID TUBE FOR VAPORS PASSING INTO THE ELONGATED TUBE FROM THE CONTAINER (B) SAID TUBE HAVING ASSOCIATED THEREWITH A HEATING MEANS FOR HEATING OF THE ELONGATED TUBE AND CONTAINED BAFFLES SO AS TO HEAT VAPORS PASSING THERETHROUGH, SAID HEATING MEANS HAVING A HIGHER HEATING CAPACITY THAN THE HEATING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONTAINER SO AS TO HEAT MATERIAL VAPORIZED FROM THE CONTAINER TO A HIGHER TEMPERATURE IN THE ELONGATED TUBE, AND SAID TUBE HAVING AN OUTLET AT ITS OPPOSITE END COMMUNICATING WITH THE INLET OF (C) A VAPOR DISCHARGE MEANS TERMINATING IN AT LEAST ONE DISCHARGE OPENING FOR DISCHARGING HEATED VAPORS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
A VAPOR GENERATOR COMPRISING: (1) A CONTAINER OPEN AT ONE END (A) HAVING A HEATING MEANS ASSOCIATED THEREWITH (B) THE OPEN END OF THE CONTAINER COMMUNICATING WITH THE INLET OF (2) AN ELONGATED TUBE (A) HAVING DISPOSED THEREIN A PLURALITY OF STAGGERED BAFFLES WHICH TOGETHER WITH THE INNER WALLS OF THE TUBE FORM A RANDOMLY DIRECTIONAL PATH THROUGH SAID TUBE FOR VAPORS PASSING INTO THE ELONGATED TUBE FROM THE CONTAINER (B) SAID TUBE HAVING ASSOCIATED THEREWITH A HEATING MEANS FOR HEATING OF THE ELONGATED TUBE AND CONTAINED BAFFLES SO AS TO HEAT VAPORS PASSING THERETHROUGH, SAID HEATING MEANS HAVING A HIGHER HEATING CAPACITY THAN THE HEATING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONTAINER SO AS TO HEAT MATERIAL VAPORIZED FROM THE CONTAINER TO A HIGHER TEMPERATURE IN THE ELONGATED TUBE, AND SAID TUBE HAVING AN OUTLET AT ITS OPPOSITE END COMMUNICATING WITH THE INLET OF (C) A VAPOR DISCHARGE MEANS TERMINATING IN AT LEAST ONE DISCHARGE OPENING FOR DISCHARGING HEATED VAPORS.
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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) | 1970-06-12 | 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 |