US3646897A
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Method and apparatus for pollution free burning of automobile bodies
Assignee: Amecs Co Ltd
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Filing: 1970-04-23
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Granted: 1972-03-07
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Expires: 1990-04-23
Abstract
Abstract A method and apparatus for burning disposed automobile bodies by burning them in a modular-type device and successively contacting the gases with water to remove the contaminates.
Inventors
- 👤 James W Snelling
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 16:31
CPC Classifications
F; F23; F23G; F23G7/00; F23G7/003; F23G7/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 1 including regulating the draft to control the flow of the gases upwardly.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
84 words
The method of burning vehicle bodies and the like comprising: a. igniting a vehicle, b. moving the vehicle to be burned into a module for burning, c. allowing the gases of combustion to flow upwardly d. passing the gases through a restricted opening, e. then passing the gases around a baffle, f. and subjecting said gases to a washing liquid as it flows from said opening around said baffle, and g. connecting said vehicle to cable means and pulling said vehicle through said module.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
86 words
A module for burning nonmetalic materials comprising: a. a substantially enclosed structure, b. a burning chamber in said structure, c. restricted means formed by a pair of inclined plates separated at their apex for allowing the gases of combustion to flow from said chamber, d. baffle means positioned above said restricted means, e. means for washing said gases with a liquid as they flow from said restricted means around said baffle, f. said washing means being positioned so the liquid is kept from entering said chamber.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
97 words
A module for burning vehicle bodies and the like comprising: a. a substantially enclosed structure, b. a burning chamber for a vehicle in said structure, c. restricted means having an opening therein for allowing the gases of combustion to flow from said chamber, d. baffle means positioned above said restricted means, e. means for washing said gases with a liquid as they flow from said restricted means around said baffle, f. said washing means being positioned so the liquid is kept from entering said chamber, and g. an endless conveyor for moving the vehicle through said module.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
91 words
A module for burning nonmetalic materials comprising: a. a substantially enclosed structure, b. a burning chamber in said structure, c. restricted means having an opening therein for allowing the gases of combustion to flow from said chamber, d. baffle means positioned above said restricted means, e. first means for washing said gases with a liquid as they flow from said restricted means around said baffle, f. said washing means being positioned so the liquid is kept from entering said chamber, and g. second means for washing positioned above said baffle means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
A module as defined in claim 6 wherein said burning chamber is substantially underground.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
A module as defined in claim 7 wherein a pair of ramps leads to and from said chamber.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
A module as defined in claim 6 wherein said washing means is positioned along said baffle.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
41 words
A module as defined in claim 6 wherein said washing means includes a plurality of nozzles positioned a substantially regular distance apart over said restricted means with an expanded spacing over said opening whereby substantially no liquid flows into said chamber.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
A module as defined in claim 6 wherein said structure has walls having firebrick thereon.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
A module as defined in claim 6 wherein said structure has walls having a heat-resistant synthetic material coated thereon.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
A module as defined in claim 6 including means for varying the draft to control the flow of said gases.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
18 words
A module as defined in claim 6 having wheel means adapted to enable the structure to be moved.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
13 words
A module as defined in claim 6 having means for reusing the liquid.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
17 words
A module as defined in claim 15 having means to filter said liquid prior to reusing same.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
92 words
A module comprising: a. a substantially enclosed structure, b. a fume collecting chamber in said structure, c. restricted means formed by a pair of inclined plates separated at their apex for allowing the gases to flow from said chamber, d. baffle means positioned above said restricted means, e. first means for washing said gases with a liquid as they flow from said restricted means around said baffle. f. said washing means being positioned so the liquid is kept from entering said chamber, g. second means for washing positioned above said baffle means.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
99 words
A module for burning nonmetalic materials comprising: a. a substantially enclosed structure, b. a burning chamber in said structure, c. restricted means formed by inclined plates having an opening there between for allowing the gases of combustion to flow from said chamber, d. baffle means positioned above said restricted means, e. first means for washing said gases with a liquid as they flow from said restricted means around said baffle, f. said washing means being positioned along said baffle so the liquid is kept from entering said chamber, and g. second means for washing positioned above said baffle means.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-03-07 | 1975-09-06 | 1976-03-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-03-07 | 1979-09-06 | 1980-03-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-03-07 | 1983-09-06 | 1984-03-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |