US3606971A
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Gas turbine air compressor and control therefor
Assignee: Curtiss Wright Corp
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Filing: 1970-05-28
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Granted: 1971-09-21
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Expires: 1990-05-28
Abstract
Abstract AN ARTIFICIAL SNOW PRODUCING SYSTEM EMPLOYING A NOVEL GAS TURBINE AIR COMPRESSOR WHICH HAS AN AIR BY-PASS CONNECTED TO DISCHARGE NOZZLES TO DELIVER COMPRESSED AIR TO THE LATTER FOR CO-MINGLING WITH WATER TO GENERATE SNOWLIKE WATER PARTICLES. THE GAS TURBINE COMPRESSOR IS PROVIDED WITH AN OVERLOAD PREVENTION SYSTEM TO AVOID EXCESS BY-PASS OF COMPRESSED AIR AND THE CONSEQUENT OVERHEATING AND FAILURE OF THE COMBUSTOR AND TURBINE COMPONENTS OF THE GAS TURBINE COMPRESSOR.
Inventors
- 👤 Emmett S Harrison
- 👤 August H Zoll
- 👤 Chapman J Walker
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US
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2026-11-03 20:53
CPC Classifications
F; F25; F25C; F25C3/00; F25C3/04; F25C1/00; F25C2303/00; F25C2303/048; F25C2303/0481
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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) | 1974-09-20 | 1975-03-22 | 1975-09-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-20 | 1979-03-22 | 1979-09-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-20 | 1983-03-22 | 1983-09-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |