US3334024A
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Multistage flash distillation plants
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-03-17
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Granted: 1967-08-01
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Expires: 1985-03-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Zahavi Elias
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 12:55
CPC Classifications
C; C02; C02F; C02F1/00; C02F1/02; C02F1/04; C02F1/06; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S203/00; Y10S203/11
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
197 words
A FLASH DISTILLATION PLANT COMPRISING A STEAM GENERATOR; A DIRECT CONTACT BRINE HEATER ADAPTED TO HEAT BRINE BY DIRECT CONTACT WITH STEAM FROM THE SAID STEAM GENERATOR; A SERIES OF FLASH CHAMBERS CONNECTED IN SUCCESSION TO THE SAID HEATER; A BRINE DISCHARGE PUMP ARRANGED TO DRAW HOT BRINE FROM THE SAID HEATER THROUGH THE SAID SERIES OF FLASH CHAMBERS AT REDUCED PRESSURE SO AS TO OBTAIN FLASH VAPORIZATION IN THE SAID FLASH CHAMBERS; DEMISTERS IN THE SAID FLASH CHAMBERS ADAPTED TO DEMIST SUBSTANTIALLY THE VAPOR; WATER-TUBE BOILERS, ONE IN EACH SAID FLASH CHAMBER, ADAPTED TO BOIL FRESH WATER IN THE SAID BOILERS AND AT THE SAME TIME TO CONDENSE THE MIST-FREE VAPOR IN THE SAID FLASH CHAMBERS BY TRANSFERRING HEAT FROM THE VAPOR TO THE FRESH WATER; MEANS TO SUPPLY FRESH WATER TO THE SAID BOILERS; COLLECTORS TO COLLET THE CONDENSATE IN THE SAID FLASH CHAMBERS; MEANS TO DRAW HE CONDENSATE FROM THE SAID COLLECTORS; DIRECT CONTACT BRINE PRE-HEATERS, ONE PER EACH SAID BOILER, CONNECTED RESPECTIVELY TO THE SAID BOILERS AND ADAPTED TO HEAT BRINE BY DIRECT CONTACT WITH STEAM FROM THE SAID BOILERS; BRINE TRANSMISSION PUMPS, ONE PER EACH SAID PRE-HEATER, ARRANGED TO DRAW BINE RESPECTIVELY
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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) | 1970-07-31 | 1971-01-30 | 1971-08-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-07-31 | 1975-01-30 | 1975-08-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-07-31 | 1979-01-30 | 1979-08-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |