US3079079A
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Process and control apparatus for improving operating efficiency
Assignee: Northrop Grumman Space and Mission Systems Corp
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Filing: 1958-05-21
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Granted: 1963-02-26
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Expires: 1978-05-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Montgomery Phister
- 👤 Charles G Laspe
- 👤 Thomas M Stout
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 22:50
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01J; B01J19/00; B01J19/0006; B01J19/0033; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S203/00; Y10S203/19
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
195 words
A SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING A PRODUCT AS A COMPOSITION OF RAW MATERIAL INCLUDING AT LEAST ONE CATALYST, SAID SYSTEM COMPRISING: A FIRST TRANSDUCER FOR SENSING THE FLOW OF RAW MATERIAL AND PRODUCING A SIGNAL FA INDICATING THE TOTAL FEED AVAILABLE FOR PRODUCING SAID PRODUCT; AN ANALYZER FOR DETECTING THE PERCENTAGE OF ACTIVE INGREDIENTS IN SAID FLOW OF RAW MATERIAL AND FOR PRODUCING A SIGNAL REPRESENTATIVE THEREOF; A REACTOR FOR RECEIVING SAID RAW MATERIALS AND SAID CATALYST TO PERFORM A FIRST CHEMICAL OPERATION; A SECOND TRANSDUCER INTRODUCED INTO THE RAW MATERIAL FLOW FOR SAID REACTOR FOR PRODUCING A SIGNAL F1 INDICATING THE FLOW OF MATERIAL THROUGH SAID REACTOR; A THIRD TRANSDUCER FOR SENSING THE FLOW OF SAID CATALYST INTO SAID REACTOR AND FOR PRODUCING A CORRESPONDING FLOW SIGNAL F2; A CONTROL COMPUTER; MEANS FOR PRODUCING SIGNALS REPRESENTING THE VALUE AND COSTS OF RAW MATERIAL AND PRODUCTS PER UNIT FLOW; MEANS FOR COUPLING THE SIGNALS PRODUCED BY SAID TRANSDUCERS AND ANALYZER, AND SAID SIGNALS REPRESENTING VALUE AND COSTS TO SAID COMPUTER, SAID COMPUTER INCLUDING MEANS OPERABLE TO PRODUCE CONTROL SIGNALS WHICH SPECIFY THE PROPER SETTING FOR THE FLOW OF MATERIAL AND CATALYST TO YIELD A MAXIMUM PROFIT.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
195 words
A SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING A PRODUCT AS A COMPOSITION OF RAW MATERIAL INCLUDING AT LEAST ONE CATALYST, SAID SYSTEM COMPRISING: A FIRST TRANSDUCER FOR SENSING THE FLOW OF RAW MATERIAL AND PRODUCING A SIGNAL FA INDICATING THE TOTAL FEED AVAILABLE FOR PRODUCING SAID PRODUCT; AN ANALYZER FOR DETECTING THE PERCENTAGE OF ACTIVE INGREDIENTS IN SAID FLOW OF RAW MATERIAL AND FOR PRODUCING A SIGNAL REPRESENTATIVE THEREOF; A REACTOR FOR RECEIVING SAID RAW MATERIALS AND SAID CATALYST TO PERFORM A FIRST CHEMICAL OPERATION; A SECOND TRANSDUCER INTRODUCED INTO THE RAW MATERIAL FLOW FOR SAID REACTOR FOR PRODUCING A SIGNAL F1 INDICATING THE FLOW OF MATERIAL THROUGH SAID REACTOR; A THIRD TRANSDUCER FOR SENSING THE FLOW OF SAID CATALYST INTO SAID REACTOR AND FOR PRODUCING A CORRESPONDING FLOW SIGNAL F2; A CONTROL COMPUTER; MEANS FOR PRODUCING SIGNALS REPRESENTING THE VALUE AND COSTS OF RAW MATERIAL AND PRODUCTS PER UNIT FLOW; MEANS FOR COUPLING THE SIGNALS PRODUCED BY SAID TRANSDUCERS AND ANALYZER, AND SAID SIGNALS REPRESENTING VALUE AND COSTS TO SAID COMPUTER, SAID COMPUTER INCLUDING MEANS OPERABLE TO PRODUCE CONTROL SIGNALS WHICH SPECIFY THE PROPER SETTING FOR THE FLOW OF MATERIAL AND CATALYST TO YIELD A MAXIMUM PROFIT.
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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) | 1966-02-25 | 1966-08-27 | 1967-02-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-02-25 | 1970-08-27 | 1971-02-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-02-25 | 1974-08-27 | 1975-02-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |