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Engine starting appartus
Assignee: Garrett Corp
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Filing: 1960-08-25
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Granted: 1963-04-30
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Expires: 1980-08-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Heber T Hertzog
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 22:32
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02C; F02C7/00; F02C7/26; F02C7/268; F02C7/27; F02C7/272; F02C7/275; F02C7/277
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
182 words
A STARTING MOTOR FOR ENGINES COMPRISING: A TURBINE WHEEL MOUNTED ON A SHAFT, SAID SHAFT BEING ROTATABLY SUPPORTED IN A HOUSING; AN ANNULAR ROW OF TURBINE BUCKETS FORMED ON ONE OF THE RADIAL SURFACES OF SAID TURBINE WHEEL; AT LEAST ONE NOZZLE DISPOSED IN SAID HOUSING TO DIRECT A FIRST SOURCE OF MOTIVE FLUID AGAINST SAID TURBINE BUCKETS; AN EXHAUST PASSAGEWAY FORMED IN SAID HOUSING TO CONDUCT SPENT FLUID FROM SAID TURBINE BUCKETS; A PLURALITY OF CENTRIPETAL TYPE TURBINE BLADES FORMED ON THE OTHER RADIAL SURFACE OF SAID TURBINE WHEEL TO PROVIDE TURBINECOMPRESSOR BLADE MEANS EFFECTIVE TO COMPRESS GAS WHEN SAID TURBINE WHEEL IS DRIVEN BY THE FIRST SOURCE OF MOTIVE FLUID; ADDITIONAL NOZZLE MEANS DISPOSED IN SAID HOUSING FOR DIRECTING MOTIVE FLUID FROM A SECOND SOURCE AGAINST SAID CENTRIPETAL TURBINE BLADES; AN INLET PASSAGEWAY FORMED IN SAID HOUSING FOR CONNECTING SAID SECOND SOURCE OF MOTIVE FLUID TO SAID ADDITIONAL NOZZLE MEANS; AN EXHAUST PASSAGEWAY FORMED IN SAID HOUSING FOR CONDUCTING SPENT MOTIVE FLUID FROM SAID CENTRIPETAL TURBINE BLADES; AND DISENGEABLE MEANS FOR CONNECTING SAID SHAFT TO AN ENGINE TO BE STARTED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
182 words
A STARTING MOTOR FOR ENGINES COMPRISING: A TURBINE WHEEL MOUNTED ON A SHAFT, SAID SHAFT BEING ROTATABLY SUPPORTED IN A HOUSING; AN ANNULAR ROW OF TURBINE BUCKETS FORMED ON ONE OF THE RADIAL SURFACES OF SAID TURBINE WHEEL; AT LEAST ONE NOZZLE DISPOSED IN SAID HOUSING TO DIRECT A FIRST SOURCE OF MOTIVE FLUID AGAINST SAID TURBINE BUCKETS; AN EXHAUST PASSAGEWAY FORMED IN SAID HOUSING TO CONDUCT SPENT FLUID FROM SAID TURBINE BUCKETS; A PLURALITY OF CENTRIPETAL TYPE TURBINE BLADES FORMED ON THE OTHER RADIAL SURFACE OF SAID TURBINE WHEEL TO PROVIDE TURBINECOMPRESSOR BLADE MEANS EFFECTIVE TO COMPRESS GAS WHEN SAID TURBINE WHEEL IS DRIVEN BY THE FIRST SOURCE OF MOTIVE FLUID; ADDITIONAL NOZZLE MEANS DISPOSED IN SAID HOUSING FOR DIRECTING MOTIVE FLUID FROM A SECOND SOURCE AGAINST SAID CENTRIPETAL TURBINE BLADES; AN INLET PASSAGEWAY FORMED IN SAID HOUSING FOR CONNECTING SAID SECOND SOURCE OF MOTIVE FLUID TO SAID ADDITIONAL NOZZLE MEANS; AN EXHAUST PASSAGEWAY FORMED IN SAID HOUSING FOR CONDUCTING SPENT MOTIVE FLUID FROM SAID CENTRIPETAL TURBINE BLADES; AND DISENGEABLE MEANS FOR CONNECTING SAID SHAFT TO AN ENGINE TO BE STARTED.
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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) | 1966-04-29 | 1966-10-29 | 1967-04-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-29 | 1970-10-29 | 1971-04-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-29 | 1974-10-29 | 1975-04-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |