US3578246A
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Spraying process
Assignee: Gulf Research and Development Co
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Filing: 1969-10-16
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Granted: 1971-05-11
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Expires: 1989-10-16
Abstract
Abstract A spray having a generally circular cross section is modified into one having an oblong cross section. A pair of pressurized fluid streams are charged in a collision course directly into each other on one side of said spray while a second pair of pressurized fluid streams are charged in a collision course directly into each other on the diametrically opposite side of said spray. Said pairs of fluid streams compress the circular cross section of said spray into an oblong cross-sectional configuration.
Inventors
- 👤 Orvis A Davis Sr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 22:29
CPC Classifications
F; F23; F23D; F23D11/00; F23D11/10; F23D11/106; F23D11/107; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S239/00; Y10S239/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A process comprising producing an axial spray, charging separate pressurized fluid streams from opposite ends of the same path which path is substantially transverse to and offset from the axis of said spray so that they collide head-on in the region of said spray with the forward motion of the colliding streams substantially stopped to produce a resultant fluid stream traveling in a lateral direction with respect to said separate streams, and discharging said resultant stream laterally with respect to said separate streams and in the direction of said spray.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
A process comprising producing an axial spray, charging separate pressurized fluid streams from opposite ends of the same path which path is substantially transverse to and offset from the axis of said spray so that they collide head-on in the region of said spray with the forward motion of the colliding streams substantially stopped to produce a resultant fluid stream traveling in a lateral direction with respect to said separate streams, and discharging said resultant stream laterally with respect to said separate streams and in the direction of said spray.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The process of claim 1 wherein said lateral direction is about 90* lateral with respect to the separate streams.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
229 words
A process comprising producing an axial spray which is generally circular in cross section, charging a first pair of pressurized fluid streams from opposite ends of the same path which path is substantially transverse to and offset from the axis of said spray so that they collide head-on in the region of said spray with the forward motion of the colliding streams substantially stopped to produce a first resultant fluid stream traveling in a lateral direction with respect to said first pair of streams, discharging said first resultant stream laterally with respect to said first pair of streams and in the direction of said spray, charging a second pair of pressurized fluid streams from opposite ends of the same path which path is substantially transverse to and offset from the axis of said spray so that they collide head-on in the region of said spray with the forward motion of the colliding streams substantially stopped to produce a second resultant stream travelling in a lateral direction with respect to said second pair of streams, discharging said second resultant stream laterally with respect to said second pair of streams and in the direction of said spray, said first and saiD second resultant streams approaching said spray on diametrically opposite sides thereof and compressing said spray to produce an oblong cross-sectional configuration therein substantially without imparting a fissure into said spray.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
229 words
A process comprising producing an axial spray which is generally circular in cross section, charging a first pair of pressurized fluid streams from opposite ends of the same path which path is substantially transverse to and offset from the axis of said spray so that they collide head-on in the region of said spray with the forward motion of the colliding streams substantially stopped to produce a first resultant fluid stream traveling in a lateral direction with respect to said first pair of streams, discharging said first resultant stream laterally with respect to said first pair of streams and in the direction of said spray, charging a second pair of pressurized fluid streams from opposite ends of the same path which path is substantially transverse to and offset from the axis of said spray so that they collide head-on in the region of said spray with the forward motion of the colliding streams substantially stopped to produce a second resultant stream travelling in a lateral direction with respect to said second pair of streams, discharging said second resultant stream laterally with respect to said second pair of streams and in the direction of said spray, said first and saiD second resultant streams approaching said spray on diametrically opposite sides thereof and compressing said spray to produce an oblong cross-sectional configuration therein substantially without imparting a fissure into said spray.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
45 words
The process of claim 3 wherein said first resultant stream travels in a direction about 90* lateral with respect to said first pair of streams and said second resultant stream travels in a direction about 90* lateral with respect to said second pair of streams.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
253 words
A process comprising producing an axial spray of atomized oil droplets which upon combustion produces a flame which is generally circular in cross section, charging a first pair of pressurized high velocity air streams from opposite ends of the same path which path is substantially transverse to and offset from the axis of said spray so that they collide head-on in the region of said flame with the forward motion of the colliding streams substantially stopped to produce a first resultant air stream of low velocity travelling in a lateral direction with respect to said first pair of streams, discharging said first resultant air stream laterally with respect to said first pair of air streams and in the direction of said flame, charging a second pair of pressurized high velocity air streams from opposite ends of the same path which path is substantially transverse to and offset from the axis of said spray so that they collide head-on in the region of said flame with the forward motion of the colliding streams substantially stopped to produce a second resultant air stream of low velocity traveling in a lateral direction with respect to said second pair of streams, discharging said second resultant air stream laterally with respect to said second pair of air streams and in the direction of said flame, said first and said second resultant air streams approaching said flame on diametrically opposite sides thereof and compressing said flame to produce an oblong cross-sectional configuration therein substantially without imparting a fissure thereto.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
253 words
A process comprising producing an axial spray of atomized oil droplets which upon combustion produces a flame which is generally circular in cross section, charging a first pair of pressurized high velocity air streams from opposite ends of the same path which path is substantially transverse to and offset from the axis of said spray so that they collide head-on in the region of said flame with the forward motion of the colliding streams substantially stopped to produce a first resultant air stream of low velocity travelling in a lateral direction with respect to said first pair of streams, discharging said first resultant air stream laterally with respect to said first pair of air streams and in the direction of said flame, charging a second pair of pressurized high velocity air streams from opposite ends of the same path which path is substantially transverse to and offset from the axis of said spray so that they collide head-on in the region of said flame with the forward motion of the colliding streams substantially stopped to produce a second resultant air stream of low velocity traveling in a lateral direction with respect to said second pair of streams, discharging said second resultant air stream laterally with respect to said second pair of air streams and in the direction of said flame, said first and said second resultant air streams approaching said flame on diametrically opposite sides thereof and compressing said flame to produce an oblong cross-sectional configuration therein substantially without imparting a fissure thereto.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
45 words
The process of claim 5 wherein said first resultant stream travels in a direction about 90* lateral with respect to said first pair of streams and said second resultant stream travels in a direction about 90* lateral with respect to said second pair of streams.
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) | 1974-05-10 | 1974-11-09 | 1975-05-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-05-10 | 1978-11-09 | 1979-05-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-05-10 | 1982-11-09 | 1983-05-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |