US3354869A
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Heat exchangers
Assignee: United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
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Filing: 1966-01-04
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Granted: 1967-11-28
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Expires: 1986-01-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Allen John
- 👤 Taylor Derek
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 11:34
CPC Classifications
F; F22; F22B; F22B1/00; F22B1/02; F22B1/06; F22B1/063; F22G; F22G1/00; F28; F28D; F28D7/00; F28D7/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
IN A LIQUID METAL HEATER STEAM GENERATOR OF THE SHELL AND THE TYPE, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING MEANS FORMING A SHELL, A LIQUID METAL INLET FOR ADMITTING THE LIQUID METAL TO THE INTERIOR OF THE SHELL, A LIQUID METAL OUTLET FOR THE DISCHARGE OF LIQUID METAL FROM THE INTERIOR OF SAID SHELL, AT EAST ONE BAFFLE DISPOSED SUBSTANTIALLY UPRIGHT IN THE SHELL INTERIOR BETWEEN SAID INLET AND SAID OUTLET FOR DEFINING IN THE LIQUID METAL FLOWPATH FROM SAID INLET TO SAID OUTLET A DOWNWARD FLOW PASS FOLLOWER BY AN UPWARD FLOW PASS, HEAT EXCHANGE ELEMENTS DISPOSED IN THE DOWNWARD AND UPWARD PASSES AND ADAPTED FOR THE GENERATION
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
IN A LIQUID METAL HEATER STEAM GENERATOR OF THE SHELL AND THE TYPE, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING MEANS FORMING A SHELL, A LIQUID METAL INLET FOR ADMITTING THE LIQUID METAL TO THE INTERIOR OF THE SHELL, A LIQUID METAL OUTLET FOR THE DISCHARGE OF LIQUID METAL FROM THE INTERIOR OF SAID SHELL, AT EAST ONE BAFFLE DISPOSED SUBSTANTIALLY UPRIGHT IN THE SHELL INTERIOR BETWEEN SAID INLET AND SAID OUTLET FOR DEFINING IN THE LIQUID METAL FLOWPATH FROM SAID INLET TO SAID OUTLET A DOWNWARD FLOW PASS FOLLOWER BY AN UPWARD FLOW PASS, HEAT EXCHANGE ELEMENTS DISPOSED IN THE DOWNWARD AND UPWARD PASSES AND ADAPTED FOR THE GENERATION
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) | 1970-11-27 | 1971-05-29 | 1971-11-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-11-27 | 1975-05-29 | 1975-11-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-11-27 | 1979-05-29 | 1979-11-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |