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`United Technologies Corporation
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`Date Patent Issued
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`Name of Patentee
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`Title Of invention
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`Efficient, Low Pressure Ratio Propulsor for Gas Turbine Engines
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`I hereby disclaim the following complete claims in the above identified patent:ia
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`Troy S. Prince. Chieflntellectual Property Counsel
`Pratt & Whitney Division. United Technologies Corporation
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`860.565.4359
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`400 Main Street, M/S I32-I3
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