US3601979A
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Hydrodynamic power converter
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-10-09
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Granted: 1971-08-31
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Expires: 1989-10-09
Abstract
Abstract Flow of liquid and air through a closed circuit wherein the relative densities of the liquid and air causes upward movement of air bubbles through the liquid. Both the air and liquid are impelled upwardly by an auger to which torque is applied through a turbine driven power shaft. A storage tank houses a body of liquid at a predetermined level to maintain a predetermined pressure of the air injected into a gravity induced flow of liquid through the turbine.
Inventors
- 👤 Grover C Singer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 05:06
CPC Classifications
F; F03; F03B; F03B17/00; F03B17/02; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E10/00; Y02E10/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
A power converter through which at least two fluids of different densities are conducted in a closed circuit comprising means for storing said fluids under pressure, power driven means for upwardly conveying said fluids, collection means connected to the power driven conveying means for receiving the fluids and recharging the storing means with the fluid of lower density, turbine means connected to the conveying means, nozzle means for discharging said fluids under pressure through the turbine means into the conveying means, and fluid supply means connected to the nozzle means for separately conducting the fluid of lower density from the storing means and the fluid of higher density from the collection means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
A power converter through which at least two fluids of different densities are conducted in a closed circuit comprising means for storing said fluids under pressure, power driven means for upwardly conveying said fluids, collection means connected to the power driven conveying means for receiving the fluids and recharging the storing means with the fluid of lower density, turbine means connected to the conveying means, nozzle means for discharging said fluids under pressure through the turbine means into the conveying means, and fluid supply means connected to the nozzle means for separately conducting the fluid of lower density from the storing means and the fluid of higher density from the collection means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said collection means is vertically spaced above the turbine means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The combination of claim 2 including speed responsive control means connected to the fluid supply means for regulating flow of said fluids to the nozzle means as a function of the speed of the power driven conveying means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
91 words
The combination of claim 3 wherein said storing means comprises a pressure sealed housing having a chamber occupied by the fluid of higher density below a predetermined level and by the fluid of lower density above said level, pressure regulating valve means for conducting said fluid of higher density from the turbine means to the chamber in response to a drop thereof below said level within the chamber, and means establishing fluid communication between the chamber and the collection means for equalizing the static pressure of the fluid of lower density.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The combination of claim 4 wherein said conveying means includes a vertical tube, a power shaft extending through the tube and auger blades mounted on the power shaft.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
46 words
The combination of claim 5 wherein said fluid supply means includes a first conduit connected to the storing means in communication with the chamber substantially above said level and a second vertical conduit connected to the collection means in communication with the fluid of higher density.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
The combination of claim 6 wherein said fluid of higher density is a liquid and the fluid of lower density is a gas relatively immiscible with the liquid.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said fluid of higher density is a liquid and the fluid of lower density is a gas relatively immiscible with the liquid.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
92 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said storing means comprises a pressure sealed housing having a chamber occupied by the fluid of higher density below a predetermined level and by the fluid of lower density above said level, pressure regulating valve means for conducting said fluid of higher density from to the turbine means to the chamber in response to a drop thereof below said level within the chamber, and means establishing fluid communication between the chamber and the collection means for equalizing the static pressure of the fluid of lower density.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
46 words
The combination of claim 9 wherein said fluid supply means includes a first conduit connected to the storing means in communication with the chamber substantially above said level and a second vertical conduit connected to the collection means in communication with the fluid of higher density.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
43 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said fluid supply means includes a first conduit connected to the storing means in communication with the collection means and a second vertical conduit connected to the collection means in communication with the fluid of higher density.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
38 words
The combination of claim 11 including speed responsive control means connected to the fluid supply means for regulating flow of said fluids to the nozzle means as a function of the speed of the power driven conveying means.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
38 words
The combination of claim 1 including speed responsive control means connected to the fluid supply means for regulating flow of said fluids to the nozzle means as a function of the speed of the power driven conveying means.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
28 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said conveying means includes a vertical tube, a power shaft extending through the tube and auger blades mounted on the power shaft.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
71 words
A power converter through which a liquid and a gas immiscible therewith are conducted comprising collection means for receiving said liquid and gas, means for conveying a mixture of said liquid and gas upwardly to the collection means, turbine means connected to the conveying means below the collection means for operating the conveying means, and means for separately conducting the liquid and gas from the collection means to the turbine means.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
71 words
A power converter through which a liquid and a gas immiscible therewith are conducted comprising collection means for receiving said liquid and gas, means for conveying a mixture of said liquid and gas upwardly to the collection means, turbine means connected to the conveying means below the collection means for operating the conveying means, and means for separately conducting the liquid and gas from the collection means to the turbine means.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
34 words
The combination of claim 15 wherein the conducting means includes means for storing said gas under pressure and separate conduits respectively connecting the gas storing means and the collection means to the turbine means.
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) | 1974-08-30 | 1975-03-01 | 1975-08-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-30 | 1979-03-01 | 1979-08-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-30 | 1983-03-01 | 1983-08-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |