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US3379178A
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Fast startup device for torpedo power plant
Assignee: United States Department of the Navy
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Filing: 1964-11-17
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Granted: 1968-04-23
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Expires: 1984-11-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Boyars Carl
- 👤 Charles F Sharn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 02:22
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42B; F42B19/00; F42B19/12; F42B19/14; F42B19/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
IN A TORPEDO POWER PLANT, A CASING DEFINING A COMBUSTION CHAMBER, A PIPE MOUNTED LONGITUDINALLY WITHIN THE CASING FOR INTRODUCING AN OXIDANT INTO THE CHAMBER, A PLURALITY OF TURBULAR COILS MOUNTED WITHIN SAID COMBUSTION CHAMBER FOR GENERATING STEAM. A MIXTURE OF LITHIUM SHOT AND PYROTECHNIC PELLETS SURROUNDING SAID PIPE AND COILS AND FILLING SAID CHAMBER, AND MEANS FOR IGNITING THE MIXTURE OF LITHIUM SHOT AND PYROTECHNIC PELLETS, WHEREBY THE IGNITED PELLETS RAPIDLY RAISE THE TEMPERATURE OF THE LITHIUM SHOT ABOVE ITS MELTING POINT TO ENABLE THE LITHIUM TO REACT WITH THE OXIDANT AND FURTHER HEAT THE COILS TO GENERATE STEAM FOR THE POWER PLANT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
IN A TORPEDO POWER PLANT, A CASING DEFINING A COMBUSTION CHAMBER, A PIPE MOUNTED LONGITUDINALLY WITHIN THE CASING FOR INTRODUCING AN OXIDANT INTO THE CHAMBER, A PLURALITY OF TURBULAR COILS MOUNTED WITHIN SAID COMBUSTION CHAMBER FOR GENERATING STEAM. A MIXTURE OF LITHIUM SHOT AND PYROTECHNIC PELLETS SURROUNDING SAID PIPE AND COILS AND FILLING SAID CHAMBER, AND MEANS FOR IGNITING THE MIXTURE OF LITHIUM SHOT AND PYROTECHNIC PELLETS, WHEREBY THE IGNITED PELLETS RAPIDLY RAISE THE TEMPERATURE OF THE LITHIUM SHOT ABOVE ITS MELTING POINT TO ENABLE THE LITHIUM TO REACT WITH THE OXIDANT AND FURTHER HEAT THE COILS TO GENERATE STEAM FOR THE POWER PLANT.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1971-04-23 | 1971-10-23 | 1972-04-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-04-23 | 1975-10-23 | 1976-04-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-04-23 | 1979-10-23 | 1980-04-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |