US2731341A
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Uranium-silicon alloy and process of producing same
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1948-07-07
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Granted: 1956-01-17
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Expires: 1968-07-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert R Kaufmann
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 15:32
CPC Classifications
C; C22; C22C; C22C43/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
61 words
A PROCESS OF MAKING A SOFT, DUCTILE AND CORROSION RESISTANT ARTICLE FROM A BINARY ALLOY OF URANIUM AND SILICON CONTAINING FROM 15 TO 25 ATOMIC PER CENT OF SILICON WHICH COMPRISES CHILL CASTING THE ARTICLE FROM A MELT OF SAID ALLOY AND THEN HEAT TREATING THE CAST ARTICLE FOR A LEAST TEN HOURS AT A TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 700* AND 850* C.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
61 words
A PROCESS OF MAKING A SOFT, DUCTILE AND CORROSION RESISTANT ARTICLE FROM A BINARY ALLOY OF URANIUM AND SILICON CONTAINING FROM 15 TO 25 ATOMIC PER CENT OF SILICON WHICH COMPRISES CHILL CASTING THE ARTICLE FROM A MELT OF SAID ALLOY AND THEN HEAT TREATING THE CAST ARTICLE FOR A LEAST TEN HOURS AT A TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 700* AND 850* C.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
A CORROSION RESISTANT BINARY ALLOW OF URANIUM AND SILICON CONTAINING FROM 15 TO 25 ATOMIC PERCENT OF SILICON WHEREIN THE NORMALLY BRITTLE INTERMETALLIC COMPOUNDS OF URANIUM AND SILICON ARE PRESENT IN THE RELATIVELY SOFT AND DUCTILE EPSILON PHASE.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
A CORROSION RESISTANT BINARY ALLOW OF URANIUM AND SILICON CONTAINING FROM 15 TO 25 ATOMIC PERCENT OF SILICON WHEREIN THE NORMALLY BRITTLE INTERMETALLIC COMPOUNDS OF URANIUM AND SILICON ARE PRESENT IN THE RELATIVELY SOFT AND DUCTILE EPSILON PHASE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1959-01-16 | 1959-07-18 | 1960-01-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1963-01-16 | 1963-07-18 | 1964-01-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1967-01-16 | 1967-07-18 | 1968-01-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |