US4241671A
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Air-curtain incinerator for energetic materials
Assignee: United States Department of the Navy
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Filing: 1979-05-17
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Granted: 1980-12-30
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Expires: 1999-05-17
Abstract
Abstract An air-curtain incinerator for burning energetic materials. Both the volumef air and the angle at which air enters the fire box are remotely controllable. The combustion process is monitored, and the air volume and angle at which air enters the fire box are controlled to minimize the production of air pollutants by the combustion of energetic materials.
Inventors
- 👤 Taylor B. Joyner
- 👤 Albert H. Lepie
- 👤 Charles D. Stanifer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 07:59
CPC Classifications
F; F23; F23G; F23G5/00; F23G5/50; F23G5/34; F23G2209/00; F23G2209/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
An incinerator, comprising; a fire box; blower means for supplying air to said fire box connected thereto; air volume control means connected to said blower means, for controlling the volume of air supplied to said fire box; first monitor means for monitoring the volume of air supplied to said fire box connected to said air volume control means; a manifold connected to said air volume control means for injecting air into said fire box, said manifold having a plurality of nozzles; an air angle control means for controlling the angle at which air enters said fire box connected thereto; second monitor means for monitoring the angle at which air enters said fire box connected to said air angle control means; and third monitor means for monitoring combustion connected to said fire box.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
An incinerator, comprising; a fire box; blower means for supplying air to said fire box connected thereto; air volume control means connected to said blower means, for controlling the volume of air supplied to said fire box; first monitor means for monitoring the volume of air supplied to said fire box connected to said air volume control means; a manifold connected to said air volume control means for injecting air into said fire box, said manifold having a plurality of nozzles; an air angle control means for controlling the angle at which air enters said fire box connected thereto; second monitor means for monitoring the angle at which air enters said fire box connected to said air angle control means; and third monitor means for monitoring combustion connected to said fire box.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
An incinerator according to claim 1 wherein said volume control means comprises a movable air inlet restriction plate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
An incinerator according to claim 1 wherein said first monitor means comprises a potentiometer.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
An incinerator according to claim 1 wherein said third monitor means comprises a photodiode.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
44 words
An incinerator according to claim 1 wherein said air angle control means comprises a movable reflector plate mounted on said fire box, said reflector plate positioned so that air flow from said plurality of nozzles reflects from said reflector plate into said fire box.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
An incinerator according to claim 5 wherein said second monitor means comprises a potentiometer.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
An incinerator according to claim 5 wherein said volume control means comprises a movable air inlet restriction plate.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
An incinerator according to claim 5 wherein said first monitor means comprises a potentiometer.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
An incinerator according to claim 5 wherein said means from monitoring combustion comprises a photodiode.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
130 words
An incinerator, comprising: a fire box; a blower for supplying air to said fire box; a movable air inlet restriction plate attached to said blower; a potentiometer for monitoring the volume of air supplied to said fire box connected to said movable air inlet restriction plate; a manifold connected to said blower for injecting air into said fire box, said manifold having a plurality of nozzles; a movable reflector plate mounted on said fire box, said reflector plate positioned so that air flow from said plurality of nozzles reflects from said reflector plate into said fire box; a second potentiometer connected to said reflector plate for monitoring the angle at which air enters said fire box; and a photodiode connected to said fire box for monitoring the combustion process therein.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
130 words
An incinerator, comprising: a fire box; a blower for supplying air to said fire box; a movable air inlet restriction plate attached to said blower; a potentiometer for monitoring the volume of air supplied to said fire box connected to said movable air inlet restriction plate; a manifold connected to said blower for injecting air into said fire box, said manifold having a plurality of nozzles; a movable reflector plate mounted on said fire box, said reflector plate positioned so that air flow from said plurality of nozzles reflects from said reflector plate into said fire box; a second potentiometer connected to said reflector plate for monitoring the angle at which air enters said fire box; and a photodiode connected to said fire box for monitoring the combustion process therein.
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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) | 1983-12-30 | 1984-06-30 | 1984-12-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-12-30 | 1988-06-30 | 1988-12-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-12-30 | 1992-06-30 | 1992-12-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |