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US3367404A
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Radial flow regenerator matrix formed from ceramic blocks and the method of making
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1966-12-08
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Granted: 1968-02-06
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Expires: 1986-12-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth O Johnson
- 👤 Warren E Meyer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 09:20
CPC Classifications
F; F28; F28D; F28D19/00; F28D19/04; F28D19/045; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S165/00; Y10S165/009; Y10S165/013; Y10S165/016
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A RADIAL-FLOW REGENERATOR MATRIX COMPRISING AN ANNULAR HEAT-TRANSFER MATRIX BODY THE RADIALLY INNER AND OUTER SURFACES OF WHICH ARE SURFACES OF REVOLUTION ABOUT A COMMON AXIS, THE MATRIX BODY BEING DEFINED BY A RING OF BLOCKS ABUTTING CIRCUMFERENTIALLY AND JOINED RIGIDLY TOGETHER, EACH BLOCK HAVING A STRUCTURE DEFINING A MULTIPLICITY OF SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL PORES EXTENDING GENERALLY RADIALLY WITH RESPECT TO THE SAID AXIS THROUGH THE BLOCK, EACH CIRCUMFERENTIALLY ADJACENT PAIR OF BLOCKS DEFINING A MARGINAL AREA AT THE JUNCTION OF THE BLOCKS IN WHICH THE PORES OF AT LEAST ONE OF THE BLOCKS ARE DEAD-ENDED AGAINST THE ADJACENT BLOCK DUE TO THE LESSER CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE INNER SURFACE THAN THAT OF THE OUTER SURFACE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A RADIAL-FLOW REGENERATOR MATRIX COMPRISING AN ANNULAR HEAT-TRANSFER MATRIX BODY THE RADIALLY INNER AND OUTER SURFACES OF WHICH ARE SURFACES OF REVOLUTION ABOUT A COMMON AXIS, THE MATRIX BODY BEING DEFINED BY A RING OF BLOCKS ABUTTING CIRCUMFERENTIALLY AND JOINED RIGIDLY TOGETHER, EACH BLOCK HAVING A STRUCTURE DEFINING A MULTIPLICITY OF SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL PORES EXTENDING GENERALLY RADIALLY WITH RESPECT TO THE SAID AXIS THROUGH THE BLOCK, EACH CIRCUMFERENTIALLY ADJACENT PAIR OF BLOCKS DEFINING A MARGINAL AREA AT THE JUNCTION OF THE BLOCKS IN WHICH THE PORES OF AT LEAST ONE OF THE BLOCKS ARE DEAD-ENDED AGAINST THE ADJACENT BLOCK DUE TO THE LESSER CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE INNER SURFACE THAN THAT OF THE OUTER SURFACE.
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) | 1971-02-05 | 1971-08-07 | 1972-02-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-02-05 | 1975-08-07 | 1976-02-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-02-05 | 1979-08-07 | 1980-02-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |