US3351536A
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Lens-dome solar distillation unit
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-12-02
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Granted: 1967-11-07
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Expires: 1984-12-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert M Fox
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 11:53
CPC Classifications
C; C02; C02F; C02F1/00; C02F1/02; C02F1/04; C02F1/14; B; B01; B01D; B01D5/00; B01D5/0057; B01D5/006; B01D5/0066; C02F1/18; C02F2103/00; C02F2103/08; Y; Y02; Y02A; Y02A20/00; Y02A20/124; Y02A20/138; Y02A20/142; Y02A20/20; Y02A20/208; Y02A20/212
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
A SOLAR DISTILLATION UNIT COMPRISING: A CONDENSER CAN; AN EVAPORATING CONTAINER SECURED TO THE TOP OF THE SAID CONDENSER CAN; A LENS-DOME SECURED TO THE TOP OF THE SAID EVAPORATING CONTAINER; MEANS FLUIDLY COMMUNICATING THE SPACE ADJACENT THE LENS-DOME WITH THE SPACE IN THE UPPER PORTION OF THE CONDENSER CAN; MEANS FOR EVACUATING THE SAID CONDENSER CAN WHEREBY VAPOR FORMED IN THE CONTAINER AND T RANSFERRED TO THE CONDENSER CAN BE CONDENSED INTO POTABLE WATER; AN INFLATABLE STABILIZING FLOATATION TUBE SECURED TO SAID CONDENSER CAN.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
A SOLAR DISTILLATION UNIT COMPRISING: A CONDENSER CAN; AN EVAPORATING CONTAINER SECURED TO THE TOP OF THE SAID CONDENSER CAN; A LENS-DOME SECURED TO THE TOP OF THE SAID EVAPORATING CONTAINER; MEANS FLUIDLY COMMUNICATING THE SPACE ADJACENT THE LENS-DOME WITH THE SPACE IN THE UPPER PORTION OF THE CONDENSER CAN; MEANS FOR EVACUATING THE SAID CONDENSER CAN WHEREBY VAPOR FORMED IN THE CONTAINER AND T RANSFERRED TO THE CONDENSER CAN BE CONDENSED INTO POTABLE WATER; AN INFLATABLE STABILIZING FLOATATION TUBE SECURED TO SAID CONDENSER CAN.
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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) | 1970-11-06 | 1971-05-08 | 1971-11-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-11-06 | 1975-05-08 | 1975-11-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-11-06 | 1979-05-08 | 1979-11-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |