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Electric arc production of combustible gases
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1952-09-08
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Granted: 1953-11-24
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Expires: 1972-09-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald G Butler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 15:09
CPC Classifications
C; C01; C01B; C01B3/00; C01B3/02; C01B3/32; C01B3/34; C01B3/342; C10; C10G; C10G15/00; C10G15/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
THE METHOD OF PRODUCING AN INFLAMMABLE GAS WHICH COMPRISES THE STEPS OF FLOATING A MIXTURE OF KEROSENE AND FINELY DIVIDED MANGANESE DIOXIDE ON A SOLUTION OF WATER, ALUMINUM CHLORIDE, METALLIC HYDROXIDE AND A DETERGENT, THE TWO LIQUIDS BEING RETAINED IN AN ELECTRICALLY INSULATING TANK, ELECTRIFYING THE WATER SOLUTION BY AN ELECTRODE IMMERSED THEREIN, IMMERSING A SECOND ELECTRODE IN SAID KEROSENE TO NEAR THE LEVEL OF THE WATER, APPLYING VOLTAGE IN EXCESS OF 3000 VOLTS BETWEEN SAID ELECTRODES TO CREATE AN ARC FROM SAID SECOND ELECTRODE TO SAID WATER, WITHDRAWING COMBUSTIBLE GASES CREATED BY THE ARC AND CONDUCTING THE GAS THUS FORMED TO A BURNER.
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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) | 1956-11-23 | 1957-05-25 | 1957-11-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1960-11-23 | 1961-05-25 | 1961-11-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1964-11-23 | 1965-05-25 | 1965-11-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |