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US2676359A
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Atomizing magnesium and its alloys
Assignee: Dow Chemical Co
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Filing: 1950-05-15
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Granted: 1954-04-27
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Expires: 1970-05-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Douglas S Chisholm
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 22:04
CPC Classifications
B; B22; B22F; B22F9/00; B22F9/02; B22F9/06; B22F9/08; B22F9/082
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
THE METHOD OF CONVERTING A MOLTEN MASS CONSISTING OF MAGNESIUM OF ALLOY THEREOF INTO SOLID PARTICLES HAVING A JAGGED FORM WHICH CONSISTS IN LETTING FALL THE MOLTEN MASS IN A THIN STREAM AND DIRECTING A JET CONSISTING OF PARAFFIN HYDROCARBON GAS AGAINST THE FALLING STREAM WITH SUFFICIENT VELOCITY TO BREAK UP THE STREAM INTO PARTICLES, THE HYDROCARBON GAS BEING SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF METHANE, ETHANE, PROPANE, AND BUTANE AND CONTAINING AN ENTRAINED NEUTRAL LIQUID AS A FOG IN AMOUNT BETWEEN ABOUT 0.05 AND 5 GRAMS PER CUBIC FOOT OF THE GAS BEYOND THAT REQUIRED FOR SATURATION AT A ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE, SAID ENTRAINED NEUTRAL LIQUID HAVING A BOILING POING BETWEEN 50* AND 175* C.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
115 words
THE METHOD OF CONVERTING A MOLTEN MASS CONSISTING OF MAGNESIUM OF ALLOY THEREOF INTO SOLID PARTICLES HAVING A JAGGED FORM WHICH CONSISTS IN LETTING FALL THE MOLTEN MASS IN A THIN STREAM AND DIRECTING A JET CONSISTING OF PARAFFIN HYDROCARBON GAS AGAINST THE FALLING STREAM WITH SUFFICIENT VELOCITY TO BREAK UP THE STREAM INTO PARTICLES, THE HYDROCARBON GAS BEING SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF METHANE, ETHANE, PROPANE, AND BUTANE AND CONTAINING AN ENTRAINED NEUTRAL LIQUID AS A FOG IN AMOUNT BETWEEN ABOUT 0.05 AND 5 GRAMS PER CUBIC FOOT OF THE GAS BEYOND THAT REQUIRED FOR SATURATION AT A ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE, SAID ENTRAINED NEUTRAL LIQUID HAVING A BOILING POING BETWEEN 50* AND 175* C.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1957-04-26 | 1957-10-26 | 1958-04-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1961-04-26 | 1961-10-26 | 1962-04-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1965-04-26 | 1965-10-26 | 1966-04-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |