US3816689A
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Apparatus for producing super heated fluids
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-10-19
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Granted: 1974-06-11
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Expires: 1993-10-19
Abstract
Abstract The disclosure relates to an apparatus for producing vapors and super heated fluids by converting electromagnetic energy into thermal energy through irradiation of an intermediate matrix. A coil of tubing having a high thermal conductivity is embedded within this absorbtive matrix and the matrix is heated by microwave energy. The fluid to be vaporized or super heated passes through the coil and is vaporized by thermal energy. It is also possible to select matrix and coil materials that will vaporize the fluid through both thermal and microwave irradiation. The invention is particularly applicable to a vapor powered vehicle that produces no environmental pollution.
Inventors
- 👤 R Long
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 23:36
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05B; H05B6/00; H05B6/64; H05B6/80; H05B6/802; H05B6/804; B; B60; B60K; B60K3/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
Means for producing super heat vapor including: a. a housing defining microwave absorption chamber, said housing having shielding means to prevent the escape of microwave energy, b. means for generating microwave energy mounted outside said chamber, c. a coil of thermally conductive tubing mounted within said chamber, said tubing having a fluid inlet and vapor outlet which extend through said housing, d. matrix means having a resistive property mounted within said housing to surround said coil, said matrix means and contacting said coil absorbing the microwave energy generated by said means for generating microwave energy, e. wave guide means for connecting said microwave generating means to said matrix means to direct the microwave energy into said matrix.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
Means for producing super heat vapor including: a. a housing defining microwave absorption chamber, said housing having shielding means to prevent the escape of microwave energy, b. means for generating microwave energy mounted outside said chamber, c. a coil of thermally conductive tubing mounted within said chamber, said tubing having a fluid inlet and vapor outlet which extend through said housing, d. matrix means having a resistive property mounted within said housing to surround said coil, said matrix means and contacting said coil absorbing the microwave energy generated by said means for generating microwave energy, e. wave guide means for connecting said microwave generating means to said matrix means to direct the microwave energy into said matrix.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
Means for producing super heat vapor as claimed in claim 1 wherein said matrix means comprises silicon carbide.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
Means for producing super heat vapor as claimed in claim 2 wherein said tubing is formed of a steel alloy comprising 42 percent nickel and 58 percent iron.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
Means for producing super heat vapor as claimed in claim 1 wherein said matrix means comprises a semiconductive material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
Means for producing super heat vapor as claimed in claim 1 wherein said means for generating microwave energy operates at approximately 600 MHz.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
Means for producing super heat vapor as claimed in claim 1 wherein said matrix means includes at least 25 percent carbon.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
Means for producing super heat vapor as claimed in claim 1 wherein said wave guide is sized to match the frequency of said microwave generating means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
Means for producing super heat vapor as claimed in claim 7 wherein said wave guide means directs the microwave energy to the uppermost coils of said thermally conductive tubing.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
27 words
Means for producing super heat vapor as claimed in claim 1 which further includes control means for regulating the output of said means for generating microwave energy.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1977-06-10 | 1977-12-10 | 1978-06-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-06-10 | 1981-12-10 | 1982-06-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-06-10 | 1985-12-10 | 1986-06-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |