US2546013A
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Means and method for producing special heat-treating gaseous atmospheres
Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp
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Filing: 1942-06-19
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Granted: 1951-03-20
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Expires: 1962-06-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Clarence E Peck
- 👤 John G Hoop
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 03:39
CPC Classifications
C; C21; C21D; C21D1/00; C21D1/74; C21D1/76; C21D1/763; C01; C01B; C01B3/00; C01B3/02; C01B3/32; C01B3/34; C01B3/38; C01B3/382
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
A SYSTEM OF A TYPE DESCRIBED FOR PRODUCING A PRODUCT-GAS, COMPRISING HYDROGEN AND CARBONMONOXIDE, COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, GAS-MIXING MEANS; AIR-SUPPLY PIPE-MEANS, AND GAS-SUPPLY PIPE MEANS FOR A FUEL GAS COMPRISING A HYDROCARBON, CONNECTED TO SAID GAS-MIXING MEANS; REACTION-CHAMBER MEANS COMPRISING A CATALYSTCONTAINING REACTION-CHAMBER AND HEATING MEANS; CONNECTION PIPE-MEANS FOR CONVEYING A FLOWING GAS-MIXTURE FROM SAID GAS-MIXING MEANS TO SAID REACTION-CHAMBER FOR REACTION THEREIN; GAS-OUTLET MEANS FOR PRODUCT-GAS FROM SAID REACTIONCHAMBER MEANS; ELECTRICALLY OPERATED CONTROLLABLE MEANS FOR VARYING THE RELATIVE AMOUNTS OF THE AIR AND FUEL GAS SUPPLIED TO SAID REACTION-CHAMBER MEANS; RESPONSIVE MEANS AUTOMATICALLY AND DIFFERENTLY RESPONSIVE TO DIFFERENT RESISTANCES TO GAS-FLOW CAUSED BY THE DEPOSITION OF CARBON IN SAID CATALYST IN SAID REACTION-CHAMBER MEANS AND CONSUMPTION OF CARBON IN SAID CATALYST IN SAID
Claim 2
Independent Claim
124 words
A SYSTEM OF A TYPE DESCRIBED FOR PRODUCING A PRODUCT-GAS, COMPRISING HYDROGEN AND CARBONMONOXIDE, COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, GAS-MIXING MEANS; AIR-SUPPLY PIPE-MEANS, AND GAS-SUPPLY PIPE MEANS FOR A FUEL GAS COMPRISING A HYDROCARBON, CONNECTED TO SAID GAS-MIXING MEANS; REACTION-CHAMBER MEANS COMPRISING A CATALYSTCONTAINING REACTION-CHAMBER AND HEATING MEANS; CONNECTION PIPE-MEANS FOR CONVEYING A FLOWING GAS-MIXTURE FROM SAID GAS-MIXING MEANS TO SAID REACTION-CHAMBER FOR REACTION THEREIN; GAS-OUTLET MEANS FOR PRODUCT-GAS FROM SAID REACTIONCHAMBER MEANS; ELECTRICALLY OPERATED CONTROLLABLE MEANS FOR VARYING THE RELATIVE AMOUNTS OF THE AIR AND FUEL GAS SUPPLIED TO SAID REACTION-CHAMBER MEANS; RESPONSIVE MEANS AUTOMATICALLY AND DIFFERENTLY RESPONSIVE TO DIFFERENT RESISTANCES TO GAS-FLOW CAUSED BY THE DEPOSITION OF CARBON IN SAID CATALYST IN SAID REACTION-CHAMBER MEANS AND CONSUMPTION OF CARBON IN SAID CATALYST IN SAID
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) | 1954-03-19 | 1954-09-18 | 1955-03-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1958-03-19 | 1958-09-18 | 1959-03-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1962-03-19 | 1962-09-18 | 1963-03-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |