US3134229A
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Combustion chamber
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1961-10-02
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Granted: 1964-05-26
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Expires: 1981-10-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert H Johnson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 12:30
CPC Classifications
F; F23; F23R; F23R3/00; F23R3/02; F23R3/04; F23R3/045; F23R3/10; F23R3/12; Y; Y02; Y02T; Y02T50/00; Y02T50/60
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
IN A CLOSED HEAD END AND OPEN EXHAUST END REVERSE FLOW PERFORATED COMBUSTION CHAMBER LINER WHEREIN A PORTION OF THE ENTERING AIR FROM THE PERFORATIONS FLOWS IN AN UPSTREAM DIRECTION TOWARDS THE CLOSED END, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING, AN AIR VORTEX GENERATOR IN SAID CLOSED END ADAPTED TO PROVIDE A VORTICAL MOVEMENT OF AIR IN SAID CHAMBER LINER FLOWING IN OPPOSITION TO SAID PORTION OF AIR FLOWING TOWARDS SAID CLOSED END SO THAT THE LOW PRESSURE CORE OF SAID VORTICAL AIR MOVEMENT RECEIVES SAID UPSTREAM FLOW, VANED OPENING MEANS IN SAID AIR VORTEX GENERATOR PROVIDING LESS THAN ONE-HALF THE AMOUNT OF AIR NECESSARY FOR STOICHIOMETRIC COMBUSTION, A FUEL INJECTOR IN SAID AIR VORTEX GENERATOR TO SPRAY FUEL AXIALLY INTO SAID VORTICAL AIR MOVEMENT, AND A SHELTERED AREA IN SAID CLOSED END OF SAID COMBUSTION CHAMBER IN COOPERATIVE RELATIONSHIP TO SAID AIR MOVEMENTS TO PROVIDE A BAND OF A FUEL-AIR MIXTURE ADJACENT SAID CLOSED END WHERE A SUBSTANTIAL PORTION OF THE FUEL IN SAID COMBUSTION CHAMBER IS BURNED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
IN A CLOSED HEAD END AND OPEN EXHAUST END REVERSE FLOW PERFORATED COMBUSTION CHAMBER LINER WHEREIN A PORTION OF THE ENTERING AIR FROM THE PERFORATIONS FLOWS IN AN UPSTREAM DIRECTION TOWARDS THE CLOSED END, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING, AN AIR VORTEX GENERATOR IN SAID CLOSED END ADAPTED TO PROVIDE A VORTICAL MOVEMENT OF AIR IN SAID CHAMBER LINER FLOWING IN OPPOSITION TO SAID PORTION OF AIR FLOWING TOWARDS SAID CLOSED END SO THAT THE LOW PRESSURE CORE OF SAID VORTICAL AIR MOVEMENT RECEIVES SAID UPSTREAM FLOW, VANED OPENING MEANS IN SAID AIR VORTEX GENERATOR PROVIDING LESS THAN ONE-HALF THE AMOUNT OF AIR NECESSARY FOR STOICHIOMETRIC COMBUSTION, A FUEL INJECTOR IN SAID AIR VORTEX GENERATOR TO SPRAY FUEL AXIALLY INTO SAID VORTICAL AIR MOVEMENT, AND A SHELTERED AREA IN SAID CLOSED END OF SAID COMBUSTION CHAMBER IN COOPERATIVE RELATIONSHIP TO SAID AIR MOVEMENTS TO PROVIDE A BAND OF A FUEL-AIR MIXTURE ADJACENT SAID CLOSED END WHERE A SUBSTANTIAL PORTION OF THE FUEL IN SAID COMBUSTION CHAMBER IS BURNED.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-05-26 | 1967-11-25 | 1968-05-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-05-26 | 1971-11-25 | 1972-05-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-05-26 | 1975-11-25 | 1976-05-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |