US2607674A
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Production of metals
Assignee: EIDP Inc
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Filing: 1949-05-25
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Granted: 1952-08-19
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Expires: 1969-05-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Charles H Winter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 15:17
CPC Classifications
C; C22; C22B; C22B34/00; C22B34/10; C22B34/12; C22B34/1263; C22B34/1268; C22B34/1272; C22B34/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
A METHOD FOR PRODUCING A METAL SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF TITANIUM AND ZIRCONIUM WHICH COMPRISES REDUCING IN AN INERT ATOMSPHERE AND AT AN ELEVATED TEMPERATURE WITHIN A WALL-ENCLOSED REACTION ZONE A HALIDE OF SAID METAL WITH A METALLIC REDUCING AGENT HAVING AN ELECTRODE POTENTIAL VALVE OF AT LEAST 1.70 THROUGHOUT SAID REACTION FLOATING SAID REDUCING AGENT OUT OF CONTACT WITH THE WALLS OF SAID REACTION ZONE AND ON THE SURFACE AND IN THE VORTEX OF AN INERT MOLTEN METAL SALT BATH MAINTAINED IN VORTICAL MOTION WITHIN SAID ZONE BY MECHANICAL IMPELLING MEANS DISPOSED WHOLLY BELOW THE
Claim 2
Independent Claim
98 words
A METHOD FOR PRODUCING A METAL SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF TITANIUM AND ZIRCONIUM WHICH COMPRISES REDUCING IN AN INERT ATOMSPHERE AND AT AN ELEVATED TEMPERATURE WITHIN A WALL-ENCLOSED REACTION ZONE A HALIDE OF SAID METAL WITH A METALLIC REDUCING AGENT HAVING AN ELECTRODE POTENTIAL VALVE OF AT LEAST 1.70 THROUGHOUT SAID REACTION FLOATING SAID REDUCING AGENT OUT OF CONTACT WITH THE WALLS OF SAID REACTION ZONE AND ON THE SURFACE AND IN THE VORTEX OF AN INERT MOLTEN METAL SALT BATH MAINTAINED IN VORTICAL MOTION WITHIN SAID ZONE BY MECHANICAL IMPELLING MEANS DISPOSED WHOLLY BELOW THE
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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) | 1955-08-19 | 1956-02-18 | 1956-08-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1959-08-19 | 1960-02-18 | 1960-08-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1963-08-19 | 1964-02-18 | 1964-08-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |