US3647191A
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Splash bar for cooling tower fill assembly
Assignee: MC ACQUISITION Corp
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Filing: 1970-07-27
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Granted: 1972-03-07
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Expires: 1990-07-27
Abstract
Abstract A splash bar for a cooling tower fill assembly is formed from a synthetic resin sheet material and is of transversely M-shaped open base configuration. The sides of the bar are solid and vertically short relative to the horizontal distance between the sides spanned by the top, which is perforated and has a shallow, V-shaped, transverse configuration. Accordingly, the top presents a pair of inwardly sloping splash surfaces merging intermediate the sides to define a longitudinal channel along the top, three drip lines thus being provided at the channel and the two sides.
Inventors
- 👤 Homer E Fordyce
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 07:11
CPC Classifications
F; F28; F28C; F28C1/00; F28C1/04; F28F; F28F25/00; F28F25/02; F28F25/08; F28F25/082; Y; Y02; Y02B; Y02B30/00; Y02B30/70; Y10; Y10S; Y10S261/00; Y10S261/11
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
In a crossflow cooling tower where airflows in a generally horizontal direction through a fill assembly, the combination with the support structure of the fill assembly of: an elongated, generally horizontal splash bar of sheet material supported by said structure and extending transversely of said direction of airflow, said bar being of open base configuration and having a pair of longitudinally extending, solid, upright sides, and a longitudinally extending top integral with said sides and spanning the latter, said top being provided with a pair of splash surfaces sloping downwardly and inwardly from respective sides, said surfaces having a multiplicity of openings therethrough for passage and dispersal of liquid falling thereupon.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
In a crossflow cooling tower where airflows in a generally horizontal direction through a fill assembly, the combination with the support structure of the fill assembly of: an elongated, generally horizontal splash bar of sheet material supported by said structure and extending transversely of said direction of airflow, said bar being of open base configuration and having a pair of longitudinally extending, solid, upright sides, and a longitudinally extending top integral with said sides and spanning the latter, said top being provided with a pair of splash surfaces sloping downwardly and inwardly from respective sides, said surfaces having a multiplicity of openings therethrough for passage and dispersal of liquid falling thereupon.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The splash bar as claimed in claim 1, said sides being vertically short relative to the horizontal distance between the sides spanned by said top.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
62 words
The splash bar as claimed in claim 2, said top being of shallow, generally V-shaped transverse configuration, said surfaces merging intermediate said sides to define a longitudinal channel along said top, said sides and said top thereby defining an M-shaped configuration transversely of the bar with said channel and said sides providing three lines of drips for liquid dispersed by said surfaces.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The splash bar as claimed in claim 2, each of tHe sides having a lower longitudinal edge provided with an outwardly projecting, longitudinally extending, solid, integral flange presenting a foot resting on said structure.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination as claimed in claim 1, further including: a plurality of said splash bars supported by said structure in spaced, superposed interrelationship.
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) | 1975-03-07 | 1975-09-06 | 1976-03-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-03-07 | 1979-09-06 | 1980-03-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-03-07 | 1983-09-06 | 1984-03-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |