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US2714564A
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Production of metallic titanium
Assignee: Chilean Nitrate Corp
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Filing: 1948-04-12
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Granted: 1955-08-02
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Expires: 1968-04-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Alfred C Loonam
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 12:21
CPC Classifications
C; C22; C22B; C22B34/00; C22B34/10; C22B34/12; C22B34/1263; C22B34/1281; C22B34/129
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
IN A METHOD OF RECOVERING TITANIUM IN THE FORM OF A HIGH-PURITY METALLIC PRODUCT FROM CRUDE TITANIUM-BEAR-. ING MATERIAL, THE IMPROVEMENT WHICH COMPRISES TREATING THE CRUDE TITANIUM-BEARING MATERIAL TO PRODUCE A TITANIUM CARBIDE PRODUCT SUBJECTING TITANIUM CARBIDE TO THE ACTION OF GASEOUS IODINE AT AN ELEVATED TEMPERATURE TO PRODUCE TAINING SAID COMMINUTED MATERIAL INTO AN ELONGATED BARREL IODIDE IN VAPOR FORM WITH A HEATED SURFACE AT A TEMPERATURE IN THE RANGE 1100* C. TO 1700* C. TO EFFECT DECOMPOSITION OF THE TITANIUM TETRAIODIDE AND DEPOSITION OF METALLIC TITANIUM ON THE HEATED SURFACE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
IN A METHOD OF RECOVERING TITANIUM IN THE FORM OF A HIGH-PURITY METALLIC PRODUCT FROM CRUDE TITANIUM-BEAR-. ING MATERIAL, THE IMPROVEMENT WHICH COMPRISES TREATING THE CRUDE TITANIUM-BEARING MATERIAL TO PRODUCE A TITANIUM CARBIDE PRODUCT SUBJECTING TITANIUM CARBIDE TO THE ACTION OF GASEOUS IODINE AT AN ELEVATED TEMPERATURE TO PRODUCE TAINING SAID COMMINUTED MATERIAL INTO AN ELONGATED BARREL IODIDE IN VAPOR FORM WITH A HEATED SURFACE AT A TEMPERATURE IN THE RANGE 1100* C. TO 1700* C. TO EFFECT DECOMPOSITION OF THE TITANIUM TETRAIODIDE AND DEPOSITION OF METALLIC TITANIUM ON THE HEATED SURFACE.
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) | 1958-08-01 | 1959-01-31 | 1959-08-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1962-08-01 | 1963-01-31 | 1963-08-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1966-08-01 | 1967-01-31 | 1967-08-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |