US2722509A
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Production of titanium
Assignee: Horizons Titanium Corp
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Filing: 1952-11-12
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Granted: 1955-11-01
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Expires: 1972-11-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Wainer Eugene
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 21:22
CPC Classifications
C; C25; C25C; C25C3/00; C25C3/26; C25C3/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
THE METHOD OF PRODUCING METALLIC TITANIUM IN AN ELECTROLYTIC CELL WHICH COMPRISES: PREPARING AN ANHYDROUS FUSED SALT ELECTROLYTE CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF AT LEAST ONE SALT FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF ALKALI METAL HALIDES, ALKALINE EARTH METAL HALIDES AND MIXTURES OF SAME WITH AT LEAST ONE ALKALI METAL FLUOTITANATE; MAINTAINING THE BATH IN FUSED STATE AT A TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 500* C. AND 850* C. UNDER AN ATMOSPHERE WHICH IS INERT TO THE BATH COMPONENTS, THE CELL COMPONENTS AND THE ELECTROLYSIS PRODUCTS; INTRODUCING INTO THE FUSED ELECTROLYTE A MUTUAL SOLID SOLUTION OF TIC AND TIO IN WHICH THE MOLAR RATIO OF THE CARBIDE TO THE MONIXIDE DOES NOT EXCEED ONE; PASSING AN ELECTROLYZING CURRENT THROUGH THE FUSED BATH BETWEEN AN ANODE AND A CATHODE IN CONTACT WITH SAID BATH AND RECOVERING THE RESULTANT TITANIUM AS A CATHODE DEPOSIT.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
136 words
THE METHOD OF PRODUCING METALLIC TITANIUM IN AN ELECTROLYTIC CELL WHICH COMPRISES: PREPARING AN ANHYDROUS FUSED SALT ELECTROLYTE CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF AT LEAST ONE SALT FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF ALKALI METAL HALIDES, ALKALINE EARTH METAL HALIDES AND MIXTURES OF SAME WITH AT LEAST ONE ALKALI METAL FLUOTITANATE; MAINTAINING THE BATH IN FUSED STATE AT A TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 500* C. AND 850* C. UNDER AN ATMOSPHERE WHICH IS INERT TO THE BATH COMPONENTS, THE CELL COMPONENTS AND THE ELECTROLYSIS PRODUCTS; INTRODUCING INTO THE FUSED ELECTROLYTE A MUTUAL SOLID SOLUTION OF TIC AND TIO IN WHICH THE MOLAR RATIO OF THE CARBIDE TO THE MONIXIDE DOES NOT EXCEED ONE; PASSING AN ELECTROLYZING CURRENT THROUGH THE FUSED BATH BETWEEN AN ANODE AND A CATHODE IN CONTACT WITH SAID BATH AND RECOVERING THE RESULTANT TITANIUM AS A CATHODE DEPOSIT.
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) | 1958-10-31 | 1959-05-02 | 1959-11-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1962-10-31 | 1963-05-02 | 1963-11-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1966-10-31 | 1967-05-02 | 1967-11-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |