US3299632A
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Combustion chamber for a gas turbine engine
Assignee: Rolls Royce PLC
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Filing: 1965-04-28
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Granted: 1967-01-24
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Expires: 1985-04-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Wilde Geoffrey Light
- 👤 Bill Arthur
- 👤 Coplin John Frederick
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 10:23
CPC Classifications
F; F23; F23R; F23R3/00; F23R3/02; F23R3/16; F23R3/28; F23R3/286
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
A COMBUSTION CHAMBER FOR A GAS TURBINE ENGINE COMPRISING A CASING STRUCTURE, A FLAME TUBE WHICH IS MOUNTED WITHIN AND SPACED FROM THE CASING STRUCTURE, SAID FLAME TUBE HAVING A COMBUSTION ZONE THEREIN, A PLURALITY OF ANGULARLY SPACED APART INLET GUIDE VANES WHICH ARE MOUNTED WHOLLY WITHIN THE FLAME TUBE UPSTREAM OF THE COMBUSTION ZONE THEREIN AND WHICH ARE ADAPTED TO DIRECT COMPRESSED AIR FROM THE ENGINE COMPRESSOR TOWARDS THE SAID COMBUSTION ZONE, AND FUEL SUPPLY MEANS DISPOSED ADJACENT THE UPSTREAM ENDS OF SAID INLET GUIDE VANES FOR INJECTING FUEL INTO THE COMPRESSED AIR FLOWING BETWEEN THE UPSTREAM ENDS OF THE INLET GUIDE VANES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
A COMBUSTION CHAMBER FOR A GAS TURBINE ENGINE COMPRISING A CASING STRUCTURE, A FLAME TUBE WHICH IS MOUNTED WITHIN AND SPACED FROM THE CASING STRUCTURE, SAID FLAME TUBE HAVING A COMBUSTION ZONE THEREIN, A PLURALITY OF ANGULARLY SPACED APART INLET GUIDE VANES WHICH ARE MOUNTED WHOLLY WITHIN THE FLAME TUBE UPSTREAM OF THE COMBUSTION ZONE THEREIN AND WHICH ARE ADAPTED TO DIRECT COMPRESSED AIR FROM THE ENGINE COMPRESSOR TOWARDS THE SAID COMBUSTION ZONE, AND FUEL SUPPLY MEANS DISPOSED ADJACENT THE UPSTREAM ENDS OF SAID INLET GUIDE VANES FOR INJECTING FUEL INTO THE COMPRESSED AIR FLOWING BETWEEN THE UPSTREAM ENDS OF THE INLET GUIDE VANES.
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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) | 1970-01-23 | 1970-07-25 | 1971-01-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-01-23 | 1974-07-25 | 1975-01-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-01-23 | 1978-07-25 | 1979-01-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |