US2944950A
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Operation and discharge of sodium cells
Assignee: Ethyl Corp
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Filing: 1957-09-24
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Granted: 1960-07-12
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Expires: 1977-09-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Glenn O Hayes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 04:31
CPC Classifications
C; C25; C25C; C25C7/00; C25C7/005; C25C7/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
IN COMBINATION, A SODIUM CELL HAVING AN INVERTED SODIUM COLLECTION TROUGH FOR RECEIVING SODIUM BY UPWARD DISPLACEMENT FROM AN ELECTROLYSIS ZONE, A RISER PIPE CONNECTING THEREWITH FOR UPWARD FLOW OF SAID SODIUM TO A POINT ABOVE THE CELL, A TRANSFER CONDUIT CON NECTING TO THE UPPER PORTION OF SAID RISER PIPE AND INCLINED DOWNWARDLY AT AN ANGLE OF AT LEAST ABOUT 45* TO THE HORIZONTAL, HEATING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID TRANSFER CONDUIT, A VALVE MEANS IN SAID CONDUIT, AND COUPLING MEANS AT THE LOWER TERMINUS OF SAID CONDUIT, SAID CONDUIT HAVING A TRANSVERSE AREA OF NOT OVER ABOUT ONE PERCENT OF THE TRANSEVERSE AREA OF THE RISER PIPE, SAID COUPLING MEANS BEING ADAPTED TO COUPLE WITH COUPLING MEANS ON A MOVABLE TRANSPORT VESSEL FOR RECEIVING SODIUM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
IN COMBINATION, A SODIUM CELL HAVING AN INVERTED SODIUM COLLECTION TROUGH FOR RECEIVING SODIUM BY UPWARD DISPLACEMENT FROM AN ELECTROLYSIS ZONE, A RISER PIPE CONNECTING THEREWITH FOR UPWARD FLOW OF SAID SODIUM TO A POINT ABOVE THE CELL, A TRANSFER CONDUIT CON NECTING TO THE UPPER PORTION OF SAID RISER PIPE AND INCLINED DOWNWARDLY AT AN ANGLE OF AT LEAST ABOUT 45* TO THE HORIZONTAL, HEATING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID TRANSFER CONDUIT, A VALVE MEANS IN SAID CONDUIT, AND COUPLING MEANS AT THE LOWER TERMINUS OF SAID CONDUIT, SAID CONDUIT HAVING A TRANSVERSE AREA OF NOT OVER ABOUT ONE PERCENT OF THE TRANSEVERSE AREA OF THE RISER PIPE, SAID COUPLING MEANS BEING ADAPTED TO COUPLE WITH COUPLING MEANS ON A MOVABLE TRANSPORT VESSEL FOR RECEIVING SODIUM.
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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) | 1963-07-12 | 1964-01-11 | 1964-07-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1967-07-12 | 1968-01-11 | 1968-07-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1971-07-12 | 1972-01-11 | 1972-07-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |