US2543791A
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Engine generation of synthesis gas
Assignee: Texaco Inc
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Filing: 1949-08-25
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Granted: 1951-03-06
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Expires: 1969-08-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jay B Malin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 12:52
CPC Classifications
C; C01; C01B; C01B3/00; C01B3/02; C01B3/32; C01B3/34; C01B3/36; C01B3/366; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S48/00; Y10S48/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
IN THE COMBUSTION ENGINE GENERATION OF SYNTHESIS GAS BY THE REACTION OF A GASIFORM HYDROCARBON WITH FREE OXYGEN WHEREIN SAID REACTANTS ARE SEPARATELY CHARGED INTO THE COMBUSTION SPACE OF A CYCLICALLY OPERATING, INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE IN APPROXIMATE RELATIVE PROPORTIONS FOR THE FORMATION OF A PARTIAL COMBUSTION PRODUCT COMPOSED ESSENTIALLY OF HYDROGEN AND CARBON MONOXIDE, MIXED AND COMPRESSED THEREIN, SUBJECTED TO INTERNAL COMBUSTION WITH THE GENERATION OF MECHANICAL ENERGY, AND THE PRODUCT HYDROGEN AND CARBON MONOXIDE IS THEREAFTER WITHDRAWN AS A RELATIVELY PURE STREAM, THE IMPROVEMENT WHICH COMPRISES CHARGING SUCH REACTANTS TO THE COMBUSTION SPACE IN CONSECUTIVE ORDER SUCH THAT THE GASIFORM HYDROCARBON IS FIRST ADMITTED AND THE ADMISSION OF THE FREE OXYGEN LATER INITIATED AFTER SUBSTANTIAL PRIOR ADMISSION OF THE HYDROGEN.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
IN THE COMBUSTION ENGINE GENERATION OF SYNTHESIS GAS BY THE REACTION OF A GASIFORM HYDROCARBON WITH FREE OXYGEN WHEREIN SAID REACTANTS ARE SEPARATELY CHARGED INTO THE COMBUSTION SPACE OF A CYCLICALLY OPERATING, INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE IN APPROXIMATE RELATIVE PROPORTIONS FOR THE FORMATION OF A PARTIAL COMBUSTION PRODUCT COMPOSED ESSENTIALLY OF HYDROGEN AND CARBON MONOXIDE, MIXED AND COMPRESSED THEREIN, SUBJECTED TO INTERNAL COMBUSTION WITH THE GENERATION OF MECHANICAL ENERGY, AND THE PRODUCT HYDROGEN AND CARBON MONOXIDE IS THEREAFTER WITHDRAWN AS A RELATIVELY PURE STREAM, THE IMPROVEMENT WHICH COMPRISES CHARGING SUCH REACTANTS TO THE COMBUSTION SPACE IN CONSECUTIVE ORDER SUCH THAT THE GASIFORM HYDROCARBON IS FIRST ADMITTED AND THE ADMISSION OF THE FREE OXYGEN LATER INITIATED AFTER SUBSTANTIAL PRIOR ADMISSION OF THE HYDROGEN.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1954-03-05 | 1954-09-04 | 1955-03-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1958-03-05 | 1958-09-04 | 1959-03-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1962-03-05 | 1962-09-04 | 1963-03-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |