US3297255A
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Reverse flow acoustic generator spray nozzle
Assignee: Astrosonics Inc
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Filing: 1965-04-19
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Granted: 1967-01-10
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Expires: 1985-04-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William K Fortman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 13:14
CPC Classifications
B; B05; B05B; B05B1/00; B05B1/26; B05B1/262; B05B1/265; B05B17/00; B05B17/04; B05B17/06; B05B17/0692; G; G10; G10K; G10K5/00; G10K5/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
A LIQUID SPRAYING APPARATUS EMPLOYING AN ACOUSTIC GENERATOR COMPRISING: (A) A BODY MEMBER INCLUDING INDEPENDENT GAS AND LIQUID CAVITIES IN COMMUNICATION WITH GAS AND LIQUID INLET PORTS, RESPECTIVELY, THE GAS AND LIQUID CAVITIES BEING CONCENTRICALLY DISPOSED WITH RESPECT TO EACH OTHER; (B) A GAS DISPENSING OUTLET EXTENDING FROM SAID BODY MEMBER IN A DOWNSTREAM DIRECTION, SAID GAS DISPENSING OUTLET HAVING A BORE CONTIGUOUS WITH THE GAS CAVITY; (C) A GAS FLOW REVERSER MEMBER RIGIDLY SUPPORTED FROM SAID BODY MEMBER IN SPACED RELATION TO SAID GAS DISPENSING OUTLET, SAID REVERSER MEMBER BEING PROVIDED WITH A CONCAVE UPWARDLY FACING ANNULAR GROOVE IN OPPOSITION TO SAID GAS DISPENSING OUTLET, THE ANNULAR GROOVE BEING NONRESONANT TO THE FLOW OF GAS THERETHROUGH; (D) AN ANNULAR CAVITY RESONATOR DEPLOYED IN SAID BODY MEMBER COAXIAL WITH SAID GAS DISPENSING OUTLET; AND (E) LIQUID NOZZLE ORIFICE MEANS CARRIED BY SAID BODY MEMBER, SAID LIQUID NOZZLE ORIFICE MEANS BEING DEPLOYED IN CONCENTRIC RELATIONSHIP TO SAID CAVITY RESONATOR AND IN COMMUNICATION WITH THE LIQUID CAVITY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
A LIQUID SPRAYING APPARATUS EMPLOYING AN ACOUSTIC GENERATOR COMPRISING: (A) A BODY MEMBER INCLUDING INDEPENDENT GAS AND LIQUID CAVITIES IN COMMUNICATION WITH GAS AND LIQUID INLET PORTS, RESPECTIVELY, THE GAS AND LIQUID CAVITIES BEING CONCENTRICALLY DISPOSED WITH RESPECT TO EACH OTHER; (B) A GAS DISPENSING OUTLET EXTENDING FROM SAID BODY MEMBER IN A DOWNSTREAM DIRECTION, SAID GAS DISPENSING OUTLET HAVING A BORE CONTIGUOUS WITH THE GAS CAVITY; (C) A GAS FLOW REVERSER MEMBER RIGIDLY SUPPORTED FROM SAID BODY MEMBER IN SPACED RELATION TO SAID GAS DISPENSING OUTLET, SAID REVERSER MEMBER BEING PROVIDED WITH A CONCAVE UPWARDLY FACING ANNULAR GROOVE IN OPPOSITION TO SAID GAS DISPENSING OUTLET, THE ANNULAR GROOVE BEING NONRESONANT TO THE FLOW OF GAS THERETHROUGH; (D) AN ANNULAR CAVITY RESONATOR DEPLOYED IN SAID BODY MEMBER COAXIAL WITH SAID GAS DISPENSING OUTLET; AND (E) LIQUID NOZZLE ORIFICE MEANS CARRIED BY SAID BODY MEMBER, SAID LIQUID NOZZLE ORIFICE MEANS BEING DEPLOYED IN CONCENTRIC RELATIONSHIP TO SAID CAVITY RESONATOR AND IN COMMUNICATION WITH THE LIQUID CAVITY.
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) | 1970-01-09 | 1970-07-11 | 1971-01-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-01-09 | 1974-07-11 | 1975-01-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-01-09 | 1978-07-11 | 1979-01-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |