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US3712054A
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Method for suppression of heat radiation
Assignee: United States Department of the Navy
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Filing: 1969-10-01
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Granted: 1973-01-23
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Expires: 1989-10-01
Abstract
Abstract A radiation field is attenuated by dispersing in it a cloud of discrete particles. Several dust dispensers are disclosed for this purpose.
Inventors
- 👤 E Regelson
- 👤 H Sumnicht
- 👤 J Crecelius
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-03 19:49
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41H; F41H11/00; F41H11/02; B; B64; B64D; B64D1/00; B64D1/16; F02; F02K; F02K1/00; F02K1/28; F02K1/34; F02K1/78; F02K1/82; F02K1/822; F02K1/825
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
68 words
The method of attenuating the heat radiation signature of a heat exhausting vehicle engine, comprising; storing on said vehicle a supply of powdered material; temporally fluidizing said powdered material with compressed air; conveying a quantity of said fluidized powder to the vicinity of a heat radiating portion of said vehicle or engine; and dispersing a quantity of said powder into the immediate area surrounding said heat radiating portion.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
68 words
The method of attenuating the heat radiation signature of a heat exhausting vehicle engine, comprising; storing on said vehicle a supply of powdered material; temporally fluidizing said powdered material with compressed air; conveying a quantity of said fluidized powder to the vicinity of a heat radiating portion of said vehicle or engine; and dispersing a quantity of said powder into the immediate area surrounding said heat radiating portion.
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) | 1976-01-23 | 1976-07-24 | 1977-01-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-23 | 1980-07-24 | 1981-01-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-23 | 1984-07-24 | 1985-01-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |