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Method and apparatus for generating and applying sonic energy
Assignee: GREEN ENG CO
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Filing: 1966-03-22
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Granted: 1968-12-17
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Expires: 1986-03-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George B Greene
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-29 06:54
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10K; G10K5/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/206
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
71 words
A GENERATOR FOR PRODUCING SONIC WAVES IN A FLUID MEDIUM, COMPRISING: A PLURALITY OF NOZZLES SUPPLIED WITH OPERATING FLUID UNDER PRESSURE AND A PAIR OF SPLITTERS EACH PRESENTING AN EDGE TO ONE OF SAID NOZZLES AND DEFINING THEREWITH A JET-EDGE TRANSDUCER, SAID TRANSDUCERS BEING SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL AND SPACED APART BY A DISTANCE WHICH IS A FUNCTION OF THE WAVELENGTH IN THE OPERATING FLUID CORRESPONDING TO THE DESIGN FREQUENCY OF THE GENERATOR.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
71 words
A GENERATOR FOR PRODUCING SONIC WAVES IN A FLUID MEDIUM, COMPRISING: A PLURALITY OF NOZZLES SUPPLIED WITH OPERATING FLUID UNDER PRESSURE AND A PAIR OF SPLITTERS EACH PRESENTING AN EDGE TO ONE OF SAID NOZZLES AND DEFINING THEREWITH A JET-EDGE TRANSDUCER, SAID TRANSDUCERS BEING SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL AND SPACED APART BY A DISTANCE WHICH IS A FUNCTION OF THE WAVELENGTH IN THE OPERATING FLUID CORRESPONDING TO THE DESIGN FREQUENCY OF THE GENERATOR.
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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) | 1971-12-17 | 1972-06-17 | 1972-12-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-12-17 | 1976-06-17 | 1976-12-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-12-17 | 1980-06-17 | 1980-12-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |