US3345271A
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Flash distillation boiler for treating mineral waters including temperature responsive means
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-11-30
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Granted: 1967-10-03
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Expires: 1985-11-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James H Shay
- 👤 Reuben R Woodson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 21:48
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D3/00; B01D3/06; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S159/00; Y10S159/01; Y10S203/00; Y10S203/19
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
189 words
IN A SYSTME FOR REMOVING MINERALS FROM WATER, A FLAS FOR REMOVING MINERALS FROM THE BOILER, ELECTRIC HEATING MEANS FOR HEATING THE BOILER, A CONDENSER HAVING FEED WATER PASSAGES AND STEAM PASSAGES IN HEAT TRANSFER RELATIONSHIP WITH ONE ANOTHER, PIPING CONNECTING THE STEAM PASSAGES OF THE CONDENSER AT ONE END WITH THE OUTLET FROM THE BOILER, A FEED WATER PUMP CONNECTED TO ONE END OF THE FEED WATER PASSAGES OF THE CONDENSER, ELECTRIC MOTOR MEANS FOR DRIVING THE FEED WATER PUMP, ELECTRICAL SWITCH MEANS IN CIRCUIT WITH ELECTRIC MOTOR MEANS, A SPRAY NOZZLE IN THE BOILER CONNECTED TO THE OTHER END OF THE FEED WAER PASSAGES OF THE CONDENSER, A PURIFIED WATER DISCHARGE CONNECTED TO THE OTHER END OF THE STEAM PASSAGES I THE CONDENSER, A PYROMETER DISPOSED IN SAID BOILER WHICH IS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED WITH SAID ELECTRICAL SWITCH MEANS TO START AND STOP THE ELECTRIC MOTOR MEANS, SAID ELECTRIC MOTOR MEANS BEING OPERATIVELY RESPONSIVE TO THE TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT OF THE PYROMETER TO OPEN SAID ELECTRICAL SWITCH MEANS AND STOP THE OPERATION OF THE FEED WATER PUMP WHEN THE TEMPERATURE I THE BOILER IS BELOW A MINIMUM LOW SETTING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
189 words
IN A SYSTME FOR REMOVING MINERALS FROM WATER, A FLAS FOR REMOVING MINERALS FROM THE BOILER, ELECTRIC HEATING MEANS FOR HEATING THE BOILER, A CONDENSER HAVING FEED WATER PASSAGES AND STEAM PASSAGES IN HEAT TRANSFER RELATIONSHIP WITH ONE ANOTHER, PIPING CONNECTING THE STEAM PASSAGES OF THE CONDENSER AT ONE END WITH THE OUTLET FROM THE BOILER, A FEED WATER PUMP CONNECTED TO ONE END OF THE FEED WATER PASSAGES OF THE CONDENSER, ELECTRIC MOTOR MEANS FOR DRIVING THE FEED WATER PUMP, ELECTRICAL SWITCH MEANS IN CIRCUIT WITH ELECTRIC MOTOR MEANS, A SPRAY NOZZLE IN THE BOILER CONNECTED TO THE OTHER END OF THE FEED WAER PASSAGES OF THE CONDENSER, A PURIFIED WATER DISCHARGE CONNECTED TO THE OTHER END OF THE STEAM PASSAGES I THE CONDENSER, A PYROMETER DISPOSED IN SAID BOILER WHICH IS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED WITH SAID ELECTRICAL SWITCH MEANS TO START AND STOP THE ELECTRIC MOTOR MEANS, SAID ELECTRIC MOTOR MEANS BEING OPERATIVELY RESPONSIVE TO THE TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT OF THE PYROMETER TO OPEN SAID ELECTRICAL SWITCH MEANS AND STOP THE OPERATION OF THE FEED WATER PUMP WHEN THE TEMPERATURE I THE BOILER IS BELOW A MINIMUM LOW SETTING.
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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) | 1970-10-02 | 1971-04-03 | 1971-10-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-10-02 | 1975-04-03 | 1975-10-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-10-02 | 1979-04-03 | 1979-10-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |