US2904426A
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Method of preparing cell feed for the fused salt electrolytic production of titanium
Assignee: Horizons Titanium Corp
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Filing: 1957-11-06
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Granted: 1959-09-15
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Expires: 1977-11-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Wainer Eugene
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 06:36
CPC Classifications
C; C22; C22B; C22B34/00; C22B34/10; C22B34/12; C22B34/1295; C22B34/129; C25; C25C; C25C3/00; C25C3/26; C25C3/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
A METHOD OF PREPARING A CELL FEED MATERIAL SUITABLE FOR THE ELECTROLYTIC RECOVERY OF TITANIUM AND CONTAINING BETWEEN 89% AND 92% TITANIUM BY WEIGHT COMPRISING: MELTING TITANIUM MONOXIDE, ADDING TITANIUM CARBIDE TO THE MELT, MAINTAINING THE RESULTING COMPOSITION UNDER AN INERT ATMOSPHERE AND UNDER A PRESSURE OF LESS THAN ONE ATMOSPHERE, MAINTAINING THE MONOXIDE MOLTEN WHILE CONTINUOUSLY REMOVING THE CARBON MONOXIDE EVOLVED FROM THE MELT, CONTINUING THE ADDITION OF TITANIUM CARBIDE AND THE REMOVAL OF CARBON MONOXIDE UNTIL THE MELT HAS BEEN ENRICHED TO A TITANIUM CONTENT BETWEEN 89% AND 92%, AND RECOVERING THE SO ENRICHED TITANIUM PRODUCT.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
98 words
A METHOD OF PREPARING A CELL FEED MATERIAL SUITABLE FOR THE ELECTROLYTIC RECOVERY OF TITANIUM AND CONTAINING BETWEEN 89% AND 92% TITANIUM BY WEIGHT COMPRISING: MELTING TITANIUM MONOXIDE, ADDING TITANIUM CARBIDE TO THE MELT, MAINTAINING THE RESULTING COMPOSITION UNDER AN INERT ATMOSPHERE AND UNDER A PRESSURE OF LESS THAN ONE ATMOSPHERE, MAINTAINING THE MONOXIDE MOLTEN WHILE CONTINUOUSLY REMOVING THE CARBON MONOXIDE EVOLVED FROM THE MELT, CONTINUING THE ADDITION OF TITANIUM CARBIDE AND THE REMOVAL OF CARBON MONOXIDE UNTIL THE MELT HAS BEEN ENRICHED TO A TITANIUM CONTENT BETWEEN 89% AND 92%, AND RECOVERING THE SO ENRICHED TITANIUM PRODUCT.
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) | 1962-09-14 | 1963-03-16 | 1963-09-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1966-09-14 | 1967-03-16 | 1967-09-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1970-09-14 | 1971-03-16 | 1971-09-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |