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Regenerative heating systems
Assignee: Transco PLC
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Filing: 1986-01-09
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Granted: 1987-06-09
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Expires: 2006-01-09
Abstract
Abstract A regenerative heating system includes at least a pair of regenerators of the type which are operable so that while one is being heated by waste gas the other is heating air for the combustion of fuel. The system includes a pair of regenerators 1 and 2 which are interconnected adjacent one end to form a chamber 4 having an outlet 8 to discharge waste gas flow into the chamber from one or other of the regenerators. Air nozzles 7 extend into the chamber 4 to inject air into the regenerators 1 and 2 during the air heating cycle of regenerator. The waste gas may be removed by the suction force of a fan or eductor.
Inventors
- 👤 Jeffery Masters
- 👤 Roger J. Webb
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 07:43
CPC Classifications
F; F28; F28D; F28D17/00; F28D17/04; F27; F27D; F27D17/00; F27D17/10; F27D17/17; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S165/00; Y10S165/009; Y10S165/03; Y10S165/032; Y10S165/033
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A regenerative heating system including at least one pair of regenerators of the type which are operable so that while one is being heated by hot gas the other is heating a cooler gas, the regenerators being interconnected adjacent one end to form a chamber continuously communicating with both of said regenerators and having an outlet to discharge the hot gas flowing into the chamber from one of the regenerators, there being for each regenerator means extending into the chamber for injecting the cooler gas into one end of each regenerator for heating in the regenerator before discharge through the opposite end of the regenerator, the arrangement being such that only one cooler gas injecting means operates at any one time.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
A regenerative heating system including at least one pair of regenerators of the type which are operable so that while one is being heated by hot gas the other is heating a cooler gas, the regenerators being interconnected adjacent one end to form a chamber continuously communicating with both of said regenerators and having an outlet to discharge the hot gas flowing into the chamber from one of the regenerators, there being for each regenerator means extending into the chamber for injecting the cooler gas into one end of each regenerator for heating in the regenerator before discharge through the opposite end of the regenerator, the arrangement being such that only one cooler gas injecting means operates at any one time.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A system as claimed in claim 1 in which means are provided to exert a suction force on the chamber outlet for withdrawal of the waste gas through the chamber outlet.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A system as claimed in claim 1 in which each injection means comprises a nozzle having an outlet end facing the one end of each regenerator.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
CA538293A
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US2785212A
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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) | 1990-06-08 | 1990-12-08 | 1991-06-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-06-08 | 1994-12-08 | 1995-06-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-06-08 | 1998-12-08 | 1999-06-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |