US3655172A
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Saturated fluid mixtures generator
Assignee: GLENN R INGELS
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Filing: 1970-04-14
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Granted: 1972-04-11
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Expires: 1990-04-14
Abstract
Abstract A generator for generating a saturated fluid mixture under close temperature and pressure control including a chamber, means for introducing liquid water into the chamber and means for introducing into the chamber and into intimate contact with the water, gases from a source means selected from the group consisting of oxidizing and reducing gases for providing in the liquid water a mixture of carbon dioxide, hydrogen and carbon monoxide, and oxidizing and carburizing gases for providing in the liquid water a mixture of carbon dioxide, methane, hydrogen and carbon monoxide. Temperature control means are provided for maintaining the temperature of the water at each control point temperature from about 32* F. to about 160* F., and pressure regulator means are provided for maintaining the pressure on any given gas mixture pressures from atmospheric up to 218.5 atmospheres so that the saturated fluid mixture is generated. The chamber includes outlet means for discharge of the generated saturated fluid mixture which is arranged so that the generated saturated liquid mixture retains its properties upon discharge from the chamber so that it can be used to treat metallic and nonmetallic materials to alter their properties. Several embodiments of the generator are shown and described and a number of examples are set forth.
Inventors
- 👤 Glenn R Ingels
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-01 22:22
CPC Classifications
C; C23; C23C; C23C8/00; C23C8/06; C23C8/08; C23C8/20; C23C8/22; B; B01; B01F; B01F23/00; B01F23/20; B01F23/23; B01F23/2319; C21; C21D; C21D1/00; C21D1/74; C21D1/76
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
261 words
A generator for generating a saturated fluid mixture comprising, a first chamber, input means for introducing liquid water into the first chamber, pressure regulator input means for introducing gases from a source means into the first chamber so that it will bubble up through the liquid water therein, said gases selected from the group consisting of oxidizing and reducing gases for providing in the liquid water a mixture of carbon dioxide, hydrogen and carbon monoxide, and oxidizing and carburizing gases for providing in the liquid water a mixture of carbon dioxiDe, methane, hydrogen and carbon monoxide in said camber, first back pressure relief means at the upper end of the first chamber, a second chamber, valved conduit means connecting the first chamber and the second chamber for flow of the liquid water and any given gas mixture from the first chamber into the second chamber, means in the second chamber for maintaining the temperature of the liquid water at a control point temperature from about 32* F. to about 160* F., second back pressure relief means at the upper end of the second chamber, and valved discharge means connected beneath the upper level of the liquid water in the second chamber for discharging the generated saturated fluid mixture from the second chamber, the pressure regulator input means and the first and second back pressure relief means arranged to maintain a pressure relief means arranged to maintain a pressure head on any given gas mixture in the upper end of the second chamber at pressures from ambient atmospheric up to 218.5 atmospheres.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
181 words
A generator for generating a saturated fluid mixture comprising, a chamber, means for introducing liquid water into the chamber, source means for gases of a gas mixture selected from the group consisting of oxidizing and reducing gases for providing in the liquid water a mixture of carbon dioxide, hydrogen and carbon monoxide, and oxidizing and carburizing gases for providing in the liquid water a mixture of carbon dioxide, methane, hydrogen and carbon monoxide, gas inlet means in the chamber communicating with the source means for introducing the gases of the selected gas mixture into the chamber and into intimate contact with the water, means responsive to temperature of the water for maintaining the temperature of the water at a control point temperature from about 32* F. to about 160* F., pressure regulator means for maintaining the pressure on any given gas mixture within the chamber of pressures from atmospheric up to 218.5 atmospheres, and outlet means in the chamber for discharge of the generated saturated fluid mixture retaining the properties of the generated saturated fluid mixture upon discharge from the chamber.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The generator of claim 3 where the outlet means comprises, a plurality of outlets, said outlets being of a sufficiently small diameter to retain the properties of the generated saturated fluid mixture upon discharge from the chamber.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The gas generator of claim 3 including, means for circulating the water from and to the chamber.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
80 words
The generator of claim 3 including, back pressure relief means at the upper end of the chamber arranged to bleed off pressures above a predetermined pressure, pressure control means in the means for introducing into the chamber the gases of the gas mixture arranged to adjust the flow of the gas mixture into the chamber whereby a pressure head is formed and maintained within the chamber at its upper end, and means controlling the inflow of water into the chamber.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
255 words
A generator for generating a saturated fluid mixture comprising, a first chamber, input means for introducing liquid water into the first chamber, source means for gases of a gas mixture selected from the group consisting of oxidizing and reducing gases for providing in the liquid water a mixture of carbon dioxide, hydrogen and carbon monoxide, and oxidizing and carburizing gases for providing in the liquid water a mixture of carbon dioxide, methane, hydrogen and carbon monoxide, pressure regulator input means for introducing the gases of the selected gas mixture into the first chamber in intimate contact with the water, first back pressure relief means at the upper end of the first chamber, a second chamber, valved conduit means connecting the first chamber and the second chamber for flow of the liquid water and the any given gas mixture froM the first chamber into the second chamber, means in the second chamber for maintaining the temperature of the liquid water at a control point temperature from about 32* F. to about 160* F., second back pressure relief means at the upper end of the second chamber, and valved discharge means connected beneath the upper level of the liquid water in the second chamber for discharging the generated saturated fluid mixture from the second chamber, the pressure regulator input means and the first and second back pressure relief means arranged to maintain a pressure head on any given gas mixture in the upper end of the second chamber at pressures from ambient atmospheric up to 218.5 atmospheres.
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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) | 1975-04-11 | 1975-10-11 | 1976-04-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-04-11 | 1979-10-11 | 1980-04-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-04-11 | 1983-10-11 | 1984-04-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |