US4003731A
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Nozzle for fluids
Assignee: Owens Corning
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Filing: 1976-04-26
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Granted: 1977-01-18
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Expires: 1996-04-26
Abstract
Abstract A nozzle is disclosed in which streams of fluid are discharged from an apertured chamber into a skirt. The skirt has vanes to facilitate stream-like non-turbulent flow of the fluid. The skirt walls are divergent to allow for expansion of the fluid.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas K. Thompson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 06:32
CPC Classifications
C; C03; C03B; C03B37/00; C03B37/01; C03B37/02; C03B37/0203; C03B37/0213
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
64 words
A nozzle comprising: a. a chamber; b. means opening into said chamber; c. a plurality of apertures opening from said chamber for discharging a fluid; d. a conduit abutting said chamber in open communication with said chamber and surrounding said apertures, said conduit having a rectangular cross-section with two outwardly diverging opposing walls; and, e. a plurality of vane means positioned within said conduit.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
64 words
A nozzle comprising: a. a chamber; b. means opening into said chamber; c. a plurality of apertures opening from said chamber for discharging a fluid; d. a conduit abutting said chamber in open communication with said chamber and surrounding said apertures, said conduit having a rectangular cross-section with two outwardly diverging opposing walls; and, e. a plurality of vane means positioned within said conduit.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The nozzle of claim 1 wherein said outwardly diverging opposing walls form a total angle of divergence of from about 2° to about 30°.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The nozzle of claim 1 wherein the total angle of divergence is about 15°.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The nozzle of claim 1 wherein said vanes are positioned in a substantially parallel arrangement.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
The nozzle of claim 1 in combination with a glass fiber-forming bushing.
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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) | 1980-01-18 | 1980-07-19 | 1981-01-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-01-18 | 1984-07-19 | 1985-01-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-01-18 | 1988-07-19 | 1989-01-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |