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Cryogenic cycle and apparatus

Assignee: Cryogenic Technology Inc
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Filing: 1969-06-12
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Granted: 1971-10-19
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Expires: 1989-06-12
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Abstract

Abstract AN APPARATUS SUITABLE FOR DEVELOPING CRYOGENIC TEMPERATURES. INCOMING HIGH-PRESSURE FLUID IS EXPANDED AND FURTHER COOLED AFTER BEING INITIALLY COOLED BY HEAT EXCHANGE WITH RETURNING LOW-PRESSURE FLUID. AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE WORK DEVELOPED IN THE EXPANDER IS EXTRACTED BY COMPRESSING A FLUID WHICH IS CIRCULATED BACK AND FORTH BETWEEN THE EXPANSION CHAMBER AND A BALANCING CHAMBER IN WHICH THE COMPRESSION TAKES PLACE. MEANS ARE PROVIDED TO REMOVE THE HEAT OF COMPRESSION THROUGH HEAT EXCHANGE.

Inventors

  • 👤 Walter H Hogan
  • 👤 Robert W Stuart

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Jurisdiction US
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Last Synchronized 2026-10-29 18:51
CPC Classifications
F; F25; F25B; F25B9/00; F25B9/14

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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) 1974-10-18 1975-04-19 1975-10-19 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1978-10-18 1979-04-19 1979-10-19 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1982-10-18 1983-04-19 1983-10-19 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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