US3981449A
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Exhaust cooling system
Assignee: United States Department of the Navy
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Filing: 1968-01-29
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Granted: 1976-09-21
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Expires: 1988-01-29
Abstract
Abstract An air intake pressure unit is attached to the exhaust section of a jet ene. The unit comprises several passages which extend out beyond the end of the jet engine and through which passages engine exhaust and cooling air is passed so that cooling air passes over and mingles with exhaust gases from the engine. Construction is such that the lower static pressure formed by the exhaust gases assists in drawing in the cooling air.
Inventors
- 👤 John F. Krey
- 👤 Ephraim Regelson
- 👤 John D. Crecelius
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 14:22
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64D; B64D33/00; B64D33/04; F; F02; F02K; F02K1/00; F02K1/78; F02K1/82; F02K1/822; B64D33/02; B64D2033/024; Y; Y02; Y02T; Y02T50/00; Y02T50/60
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
233 words
An exhaust cooling system attachment for combustion engines having an exhaust tail pipe and a shroud surrounding said pipe; said attachment comprising: inner and outer cylindrical wall members forming a dual walled conduit having a longitudinal dimension and a radial dimension; a cylindrical shield having a diametral dimension larger than the diametral dimension of the outer wall member of said dual walled conduit and fastened to said outer member in overlapping spaced relationship; said walls of said dual walled conduit forming an inner and an outer passageway; said dual walled conduit having a plurality of openings in the outer wall thereof to admit cooling air to the forward end of said outer passageway; said outer wall attached to said shroud of said engine exhaust system and said inner wall attached to said outer wall near said pipe, whereby exhaust gases flow through the inner passageway; said radial dimension of said inner member being substantially constant and commensurate with the terminus of said tail pipe; the radial dimension of said outer member being substantially commensurate with the terminus of said shroud; and said shield overlapping said conduit from a point rearward of the mean of said longitudinal dimension and extending beyond the terminus of said conduit a distance approximately equal to the overlapping portion so that cooling air will flow between said shield and said tube to provide further cooling of said exhaust gases.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
233 words
An exhaust cooling system attachment for combustion engines having an exhaust tail pipe and a shroud surrounding said pipe; said attachment comprising: inner and outer cylindrical wall members forming a dual walled conduit having a longitudinal dimension and a radial dimension; a cylindrical shield having a diametral dimension larger than the diametral dimension of the outer wall member of said dual walled conduit and fastened to said outer member in overlapping spaced relationship; said walls of said dual walled conduit forming an inner and an outer passageway; said dual walled conduit having a plurality of openings in the outer wall thereof to admit cooling air to the forward end of said outer passageway; said outer wall attached to said shroud of said engine exhaust system and said inner wall attached to said outer wall near said pipe, whereby exhaust gases flow through the inner passageway; said radial dimension of said inner member being substantially constant and commensurate with the terminus of said tail pipe; the radial dimension of said outer member being substantially commensurate with the terminus of said shroud; and said shield overlapping said conduit from a point rearward of the mean of said longitudinal dimension and extending beyond the terminus of said conduit a distance approximately equal to the overlapping portion so that cooling air will flow between said shield and said tube to provide further cooling of said exhaust gases.
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) | 1979-09-21 | 1980-03-22 | 1980-09-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-09-21 | 1984-03-22 | 1984-09-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-09-21 | 1988-03-22 | 1988-09-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |