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Energy storage-boiler tank using salt fusion and heat piping
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-01-26
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Granted: 1977-07-26
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Expires: 1996-01-26
Abstract
Abstract An energy storage system useful for storing energy due to sun light and making use of the stored energy when the sun is not shining. The storage tank system includes a liquid therein which is heated as a result of the sun's energy. The heated liquid evaporates and subsequently condenses onto cans of a salt. The condensing liquid heats the salt which stores the heat. The heated liquid vapors also condenses on steam pipes to produce steam for operating a turboelectric generator. When the sun is not shining the stored heat in the salt cans evaporates liquid which continues to condense on the steam pipes generating steam until the sun shines. A spray keeps the salt cans wet during the night time period.
Inventors
- 👤 Talbot A. Chubb
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 12:54
CPC Classifications
F; F28; F28D; F28D20/00; F28D20/02; F28D20/021; F24; F24S; F24S20/00; F24S20/20; F28D15/00; F28D15/02; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E10/00; Y02E10/40; Y02E60/00; Y02E60/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
An energy storage-boiler means, which comprises: a housing having a closed top and bottom, a vaporizable compound in the bottom area of said housing, a plurality of layers of salt filled canisters substantially filling said housing above said vaporizable compound; a plurality of boiler pipes in the closed top area of said housing above said salt filled canisters; an input and output connected with said boiler pipes; and a heat energy release means near the bottom of said housing for transferring heat energy to said vaporizable compound in the bottom area of said housing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
An energy storage-boiler means, which comprises: a housing having a closed top and bottom, a vaporizable compound in the bottom area of said housing, a plurality of layers of salt filled canisters substantially filling said housing above said vaporizable compound; a plurality of boiler pipes in the closed top area of said housing above said salt filled canisters; an input and output connected with said boiler pipes; and a heat energy release means near the bottom of said housing for transferring heat energy to said vaporizable compound in the bottom area of said housing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
An energy storage-boiler means as claimed in claim 1; wherein, said salt in said canisters is selected from a group consisting of MgCl 2 , NaCl, KCl, CaCl 2 , and FeCl 2 .
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
An energy storage boiler means as claimed in claim 1, which includes; pump and spray means to carry said vaporizable compound from said bottom area of said housing to the exterior surfaces of said salt filled canisters.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
An energy storage boiler means as claimed in claim 2; wherein, said compound in the bottom of said housing is tetraphenylsilane.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
An energy storage boiler means as claimed in claim 4; wherein, said heat energy release means is a plurality of pipes through which a hot solution flows to release heat energy to said tetraphenylsilane.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
An energy storage-boiler means as claimed in claim 3; wherein said compound is a phenylated compound.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
An energy storage-boiler means as claimed in claim 3; wherein said compound is a phosphorous sulfide compound.
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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) | 1980-07-25 | 1981-01-24 | 1981-07-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-07-25 | 1985-01-24 | 1985-07-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-07-25 | 1989-01-24 | 1989-07-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |