US3241322A
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Turbine steam admission controls
Assignee: Gilbert Associates Inc
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Filing: 1963-02-11
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Granted: 1966-03-22
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Expires: 1983-02-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Charles Strohmeyer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 13:38
CPC Classifications
F; F01; F01K; F01K7/00; F01K7/16; F01K7/22; F01K7/24; F01D; F01D17/00; F01D17/10; F01D17/12; F01D17/18; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S411/00; Y10S411/955; Y10S411/956; Y10S411/957; Y10S411/959
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
A STEAM ELECTRIC GENERATING PLANT OF THE REHEAT TYPE AND UNDER VARIABLE LOAD CONDITION INCLUDING A STEAM GENERATOR HAVING A PRIMARY FLUID CIRCUIT A PART OF WHICH IS COMPOSED OF STEAM GENERATING AND SUPERHEATING HEAT ABSORPTION CONDUITS, A POWER OPERATED THROTTLING VALVE MEANS LOCATED IN SAID PRIMARY FLUID CIRCUIT AND INTERMEDIATELY BETWEEN SAID HEAT ABSORPTION CONDUITS, A HIGH PRESSURE STEAM TURBINE HAVING A PARTIAL ADMISSION STEP CONTROLLED FIRST STEAM ADMISSION EXPANSION STAGE INCLUDING SEGMENTED STATIONARY STEAM ADMISSION NOZZLE GROUPS FLOWING STEAM TO ROTATING BLADES OF SAID FIRST STEAM ADMISSION EXPANSION STAGE, GOVERNOR, VALVES FOR CONTROLLING FLOW OF STEAM TON SAID SEGMENTED STATIONARY STEAM ADMISSION NOZZLES, CONNECTING CONDUIT MEANS FROM SAID STEAM GENERATOR PRIMARY FLUID CIRCUIT OUTLET TO SAID GOVERNOR VALVES AND FROM SAID GOVERNOR VALVES SELECTIVELY TO SAID SEGMENTED STATIONARY STEAM ADMISSION NOZZLE GROUPS, POWER ACTUATOR MEANS FOR SAID GOVERNOR VALVES ADAPTED TO OPEN AND CLOSE AT LEAST A PORTION OF SAID GOVERNOR VALVES SEQUENTIALLY TO INCREASE
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
A STEAM ELECTRIC GENERATING PLANT OF THE REHEAT TYPE AND UNDER VARIABLE LOAD CONDITION INCLUDING A STEAM GENERATOR HAVING A PRIMARY FLUID CIRCUIT A PART OF WHICH IS COMPOSED OF STEAM GENERATING AND SUPERHEATING HEAT ABSORPTION CONDUITS, A POWER OPERATED THROTTLING VALVE MEANS LOCATED IN SAID PRIMARY FLUID CIRCUIT AND INTERMEDIATELY BETWEEN SAID HEAT ABSORPTION CONDUITS, A HIGH PRESSURE STEAM TURBINE HAVING A PARTIAL ADMISSION STEP CONTROLLED FIRST STEAM ADMISSION EXPANSION STAGE INCLUDING SEGMENTED STATIONARY STEAM ADMISSION NOZZLE GROUPS FLOWING STEAM TO ROTATING BLADES OF SAID FIRST STEAM ADMISSION EXPANSION STAGE, GOVERNOR, VALVES FOR CONTROLLING FLOW OF STEAM TON SAID SEGMENTED STATIONARY STEAM ADMISSION NOZZLES, CONNECTING CONDUIT MEANS FROM SAID STEAM GENERATOR PRIMARY FLUID CIRCUIT OUTLET TO SAID GOVERNOR VALVES AND FROM SAID GOVERNOR VALVES SELECTIVELY TO SAID SEGMENTED STATIONARY STEAM ADMISSION NOZZLE GROUPS, POWER ACTUATOR MEANS FOR SAID GOVERNOR VALVES ADAPTED TO OPEN AND CLOSE AT LEAST A PORTION OF SAID GOVERNOR VALVES SEQUENTIALLY TO INCREASE
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) | 1969-03-21 | 1969-09-20 | 1970-03-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-03-21 | 1973-09-20 | 1974-03-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-03-21 | 1977-09-20 | 1978-03-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |