US3707128A
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Anti-pollution solid waste burning incinerator
Assignee: CARE USA
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Filing: 1971-03-31
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Granted: 1972-12-26
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Expires: 1991-03-31
Abstract
Abstract An incinerator having a pressurized combustion chamber operable to effect a maximum combustion of material introduced therein with a minimum of by-products of combustion being exhausted therefrom. The incinerator includes a pressurized flame means directed across a flue entrance opening whereby the pressurized flame means produces a restrictive air block of the flue opening thereby increasing pressure within the combustion chamber.
Inventors
- 👤 Jerry M Lang
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 20:35
CPC Classifications
F; F23; F23G; F23G5/00; F23G5/08; F23G5/12; F23G2202/00; F23G2202/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
An incinerator capable of effecting combustion of material inserted therein comprising, in combination: a. housing means defining an internal cavity operable as a combustion chamber; b. flue means operatively associated with said combustion chamber for conveying the unburned by-products of combustion from within said combustion chamber, said flue means including an exhaust opening and wherein shield means is positioned within said combustion chamber to define an exhaust passageway; and c. pressurized flame means supported on said housing, said pressurized flame means being located on said housing for directing a flame through the exhaust passageway associated with said flue means, said pressUrized flame means detailed in location relative to said exhaust opening of said flue means whereby said pressurized flame means will produce restrictive movement of air into said exhaust opening thereby increasing the pressure within said combustion chamber to produce a maximum burning of the by-products of combustion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
An incinerator capable of effecting combustion of material inserted therein comprising, in combination: a. housing means defining an internal cavity operable as a combustion chamber; b. flue means operatively associated with said combustion chamber for conveying the unburned by-products of combustion from within said combustion chamber, said flue means including an exhaust opening and wherein shield means is positioned within said combustion chamber to define an exhaust passageway; and c. pressurized flame means supported on said housing, said pressurized flame means being located on said housing for directing a flame through the exhaust passageway associated with said flue means, said pressUrized flame means detailed in location relative to said exhaust opening of said flue means whereby said pressurized flame means will produce restrictive movement of air into said exhaust opening thereby increasing the pressure within said combustion chamber to produce a maximum burning of the by-products of combustion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
116 words
An incinerator capable of effecting a combustion of material introduced therein comprising, in combination: a. housing means defining an internal cavity operable as a combustion chamber; b. means in said housing defining an entrance opening for permitting material to be introduced therethrough into said combustion chamber; c. blower means operatively associated with said entrance opening for producing an air block across said entrance opening to prevent by-products of combustion from being exhausted through said entrance opening; d. flame means operatively associated with said combustion chamber for effecting a burning of material introduced into said combustion chamber; and e. flue means operatively associated with said combustion chamber for conveying the by-products of combustion from said combustion chamber.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
116 words
An incinerator capable of effecting a combustion of material introduced therein comprising, in combination: a. housing means defining an internal cavity operable as a combustion chamber; b. means in said housing defining an entrance opening for permitting material to be introduced therethrough into said combustion chamber; c. blower means operatively associated with said entrance opening for producing an air block across said entrance opening to prevent by-products of combustion from being exhausted through said entrance opening; d. flame means operatively associated with said combustion chamber for effecting a burning of material introduced into said combustion chamber; and e. flue means operatively associated with said combustion chamber for conveying the by-products of combustion from said combustion chamber.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
153 words
An incinerator capable of effecting a maximum consumption of material introduced therein with a minimum amount of exhaust comprising, in combination: a. means defining a combustion chamber; b. flame means operatively associated with said combustion chamber for effecting a burning of material introduced into said combustion chamber; c. flame means operatively associated with said combustion chamber for conveying the unburned by-products of combustion from said combustion chamber; and d. means operatively associated with said combustion chamber for developing a pressure within said combustion chamber during said material burning operation whereby said by-products of combustion will be maintained in said combustion chamber until they have been reduced to a minimum; said combustion chamber including shield means operatively associated with said flame means for defining a flame entrance passageway, and said flame means being operatively associated therewith for directing a flame through said entrance passageway in a direction opposing movement of exhaust into said passageway.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
153 words
An incinerator capable of effecting a maximum consumption of material introduced therein with a minimum amount of exhaust comprising, in combination: a. means defining a combustion chamber; b. flame means operatively associated with said combustion chamber for effecting a burning of material introduced into said combustion chamber; c. flame means operatively associated with said combustion chamber for conveying the unburned by-products of combustion from said combustion chamber; and d. means operatively associated with said combustion chamber for developing a pressure within said combustion chamber during said material burning operation whereby said by-products of combustion will be maintained in said combustion chamber until they have been reduced to a minimum; said combustion chamber including shield means operatively associated with said flame means for defining a flame entrance passageway, and said flame means being operatively associated therewith for directing a flame through said entrance passageway in a direction opposing movement of exhaust into said passageway.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
134 words
An incinerator capable of effecting a maximum combustion of material introduced therein with a minimum amount of exhaust comprising, in combination: a. means defining a combustion chamber; b. flame means operatively associated with said combustion chamber for effecting a burning of material introduced into said combustion chamber; c. flame means operatively associated with said combustion chamber for conveying the unburned by-products of combustion from said combustion chamber; and d. means operatively associated with said combustion chamber for developing a pressure within said combustion chamber during said material burning operation whereby said by-products of combustion will be maintained in said combustion chamber until they have been reduced to a minimum; said combustion chamber including a number of projections located therein, said projections detailed in dimensions and location for producing void areas within said combustion chamber.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
134 words
An incinerator capable of effecting a maximum combustion of material introduced therein with a minimum amount of exhaust comprising, in combination: a. means defining a combustion chamber; b. flame means operatively associated with said combustion chamber for effecting a burning of material introduced into said combustion chamber; c. flame means operatively associated with said combustion chamber for conveying the unburned by-products of combustion from said combustion chamber; and d. means operatively associated with said combustion chamber for developing a pressure within said combustion chamber during said material burning operation whereby said by-products of combustion will be maintained in said combustion chamber until they have been reduced to a minimum; said combustion chamber including a number of projections located therein, said projections detailed in dimensions and location for producing void areas within said combustion chamber.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
231 words
An incinerator capable of effecting a maximum combustion of material introduced therein with a minimum amount of exhaust, comprising, in combination: a. means defining a combustion chamber; b. flame means operatively associated with said combustion chamber for effecting a burning of material introduced into said combustion chamber; c. flame means operatively associated with said combustion chamber for conveying the unburned by-products of combustion from said combustion chamber; d. means operatively associated with said combustion chamber for developing a pressure within said combustion chamber during said material burning operation whereby said by-products of combustion will be maintained in said combustion chamber until they have been reDuced to a minimum; said combustion chamber including an entrance opening allowing material to be inserted therethrough into said combustion chamber, said entrance opening including cover means operatively associated therewith and movable between an open material introducing position and a cloud sealing position, whereby said cover will produce an effective sealing of said entrance opening when moved to said closed position to thereby prevent an escape of exhaust material therethrough; and e. blower means operatively associated with said entrance opening, said blower means being operable for directing a flow of air across said entrance opening within said combustion chamber and operative when said cover means is moved to said open position to produce an effective air block to prevent exhaust means from passing through said entrance opening.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
231 words
An incinerator capable of effecting a maximum combustion of material introduced therein with a minimum amount of exhaust, comprising, in combination: a. means defining a combustion chamber; b. flame means operatively associated with said combustion chamber for effecting a burning of material introduced into said combustion chamber; c. flame means operatively associated with said combustion chamber for conveying the unburned by-products of combustion from said combustion chamber; d. means operatively associated with said combustion chamber for developing a pressure within said combustion chamber during said material burning operation whereby said by-products of combustion will be maintained in said combustion chamber until they have been reDuced to a minimum; said combustion chamber including an entrance opening allowing material to be inserted therethrough into said combustion chamber, said entrance opening including cover means operatively associated therewith and movable between an open material introducing position and a cloud sealing position, whereby said cover will produce an effective sealing of said entrance opening when moved to said closed position to thereby prevent an escape of exhaust material therethrough; and e. blower means operatively associated with said entrance opening, said blower means being operable for directing a flow of air across said entrance opening within said combustion chamber and operative when said cover means is moved to said open position to produce an effective air block to prevent exhaust means from passing through said entrance opening.
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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) | 1975-12-26 | 1976-06-26 | 1976-12-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-12-26 | 1980-06-26 | 1980-12-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-12-26 | 1984-06-26 | 1984-12-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |