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US2951793A
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Electrolysis of thorium and uranium
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1957-10-09
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Granted: 1960-09-06
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Expires: 1977-10-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Wilford N Hansen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 08:54
CPC Classifications
C; C25; C25C; C25C7/00; C25C7/02; C25C7/025; C25C3/00; C25C3/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
METHOD OF PRODUCING A SUBSTANCE SELECTED FROM THE CLASS CONSISTINGS OF THORIUM, URANIUM, AND THORIUMURANIUM ALLOYS IN A PURIFIED FORM COMPRISING PROVIDING AN ELECTROLYTIC CELL IN WHICH THE CATHODE IS COMPOSED OF A METAL SELECTED FROM THE CLASS CONSISTING OF ZINC, CADMIUM, TIN, LEAD, ANTIMONY AND BISMUTH AND A FUSED SALT ELECTROLYTE CONTAINING A SALT OF AT LEAST ONE METAL SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF THORIUM AND URANIUM IN AN IMPURE STATE, AND SUBJECTING SAID SALT OF SAID GROUP TO ELECTROLYSIS IN SAID CELL WHILE MAINTAINING THE CATHODE IN A MOLTEN CONDITION, AND THEREAFTER SEPARATING SAID SUBSTANCE SELECTED FROM THE CLASS CONSISTING OF URANIUM, THORIUM, AND THORIUM-URANIUM ALLOYS FROM THE MOLTEN CATHODE PRODUCT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
METHOD OF PRODUCING A SUBSTANCE SELECTED FROM THE CLASS CONSISTINGS OF THORIUM, URANIUM, AND THORIUMURANIUM ALLOYS IN A PURIFIED FORM COMPRISING PROVIDING AN ELECTROLYTIC CELL IN WHICH THE CATHODE IS COMPOSED OF A METAL SELECTED FROM THE CLASS CONSISTING OF ZINC, CADMIUM, TIN, LEAD, ANTIMONY AND BISMUTH AND A FUSED SALT ELECTROLYTE CONTAINING A SALT OF AT LEAST ONE METAL SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF THORIUM AND URANIUM IN AN IMPURE STATE, AND SUBJECTING SAID SALT OF SAID GROUP TO ELECTROLYSIS IN SAID CELL WHILE MAINTAINING THE CATHODE IN A MOLTEN CONDITION, AND THEREAFTER SEPARATING SAID SUBSTANCE SELECTED FROM THE CLASS CONSISTING OF URANIUM, THORIUM, AND THORIUM-URANIUM ALLOYS FROM THE MOLTEN CATHODE 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) | 1963-09-06 | 1964-03-07 | 1964-09-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1967-09-06 | 1968-03-07 | 1968-09-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1971-09-06 | 1972-03-07 | 1972-09-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |