US2645079A
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Method of operating jet propulsion motors
Assignee: Union Oil Company of California
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Filing: 1944-06-06
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Granted: 1953-07-14
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Expires: 1964-06-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas F Doumani
- 👤 Clarence S Coe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 08:27
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02K; F02K9/00; F02K9/42; F02K9/425; C; C06; C06B; C06B43/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
IN A METHOD OF OPERATING A JET-PROPULSION MOTOR, WHEREIN A FUEL IS BURNED IN A COMBUSTION CHAMBER IN THE ABSENCE OF SEPARATE OXIDIZER, AND THE PRODUCTS OF COMBINATION ARE ALLOWED TO ESCAPE THROUGH A JET, THEREBY PRODUCING A DRIVING FORCE, THE IMPROVEMENT WHICH COMPRISES INJECTING INTO THE CHAMBER A FUEL CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF A NITROGEN AND OXYGEN CONTAINING ORGANIC COMPOUND OF THE CLASS CONSISTING OF ORGANIC NITRITES AND NITRATES CONTAINING NOT MORE THAN FOUR CARBON ATOMS FOR EACH NITROGEN ATOM, AND IGNITING THE FUEL THEREIN.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
IN A METHOD OF OPERATING A JET-PROPULSION MOTOR, WHEREIN A FUEL IS BURNED IN A COMBUSTION CHAMBER IN THE ABSENCE OF SEPARATE OXIDIZER, AND THE PRODUCTS OF COMBINATION ARE ALLOWED TO ESCAPE THROUGH A JET, THEREBY PRODUCING A DRIVING FORCE, THE IMPROVEMENT WHICH COMPRISES INJECTING INTO THE CHAMBER A FUEL CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF A NITROGEN AND OXYGEN CONTAINING ORGANIC COMPOUND OF THE CLASS CONSISTING OF ORGANIC NITRITES AND NITRATES CONTAINING NOT MORE THAN FOUR CARBON ATOMS FOR EACH NITROGEN ATOM, AND IGNITING THE FUEL THEREIN.
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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) | 1956-07-13 | 1957-01-12 | 1957-07-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1960-07-13 | 1961-01-12 | 1961-07-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1964-07-13 | 1965-01-12 | 1965-07-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |