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US3929290A
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Fuel atomizer
Assignee: Babcock and Wilcox Co
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Filing: 1974-10-10
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Granted: 1975-12-30
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Expires: 1994-10-10
Abstract
Abstract An improved burner for use with sediment containing liquid fuel and including an atomizer having plate means for promoting fuel flow prior to the atomization thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 James F Tallarovic
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 10:10
CPC Classifications
F; F23; F23D; F23D11/00; F23D11/10; F23D11/101; F23D11/102
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
A liquid fuel burner having tube means defining a central passageway, barrel means concentrically disposed about said tube means to form therebetween an annular passageway, means supplying a fluid to be atomized to said central passageway and an atomizing fluid to said annular passageway, the improvement comprising an atomizer connected to the barrel means, said atomizer including a cylindrical member having a first and second passageway means communicating respectively with said central and annular passageways, a perforated end cap for discharging the atomized fluid from said burner, and a deflector having plate means cooperating with an end face of the cylindrical member to form therebetween an annular outlet passageway from said first passageway means the plate means including an arcuate projection facing said first passageway means, and, the deflector being mounted on said cap.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
A liquid fuel burner having tube means defining a central passageway, barrel means concentrically disposed about said tube means to form therebetween an annular passageway, means supplying a fluid to be atomized to said central passageway and an atomizing fluid to said annular passageway, the improvement comprising an atomizer connected to the barrel means, said atomizer including a cylindrical member having a first and second passageway means communicating respectively with said central and annular passageways, a perforated end cap for discharging the atomized fluid from said burner, and a deflector having plate means cooperating with an end face of the cylindrical member to form therebetween an annular outlet passageway from said first passageway means the plate means including an arcuate projection facing said first passageway means, and, the deflector being mounted on said cap.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The liquid fuel burner according to claim 1 wherein the annular outlet passageway includes at least a portion thereof tapered in the direction of discharge from said first passageway means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The liquid fuel burner according to claim 1 including the deflector being fixedly mounted on said end cap.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The liquid fuel burner according to claim 1 including the deflector being movably mounted on said end cap.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The liquid fuel burner according to claim 1 wherein the deflector includes a shank extending through said end cap and being supported therefrom.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The liquid fuel burner according to claim 5 including the end cap and shank having threaded portions cooperating with one another to permit axial movement of said deflector.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The liquid fuel burner according to claim 6 including means engaging the threaded shank portion to secure the deflector to said end cap.
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) | 1978-12-29 | 1979-06-30 | 1979-12-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-12-29 | 1983-06-30 | 1983-12-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-12-29 | 1987-06-30 | 1987-12-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |