US2986505A
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Production of acetylene
Assignee: Sunoco Inc
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Filing: 1958-05-12
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Granted: 1961-05-30
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Expires: 1978-05-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James L Lauer
- 👤 Patrick J Friel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 17:03
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01J; B01J3/00; B01J3/06; B01J3/08; C; C07; C07C; C07C2/00; C07C2/76; C07C2/80
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
53 words
A PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF ACETYLENE WHICH COMPRISES SUBJECTING A GASEOUS HYDROCARBON CHARGE STOCK CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OIF METHANE CONFINED IN A CLOSED REACTOR TO A SERIES OF DISCONTINUOUS DIRECT CURRENT ELECTRIC SPARK DISCHARGES AND SUBSTANTIALLY SUMULTANEOUSLY TO A SERIES OF MAGNETICALLY-DRIVEN SHOCK WAVES OF SUFFICIENT INTENSITY TO EHHANCE THE PRODUCTION OF ACETYLENE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
53 words
A PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF ACETYLENE WHICH COMPRISES SUBJECTING A GASEOUS HYDROCARBON CHARGE STOCK CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OIF METHANE CONFINED IN A CLOSED REACTOR TO A SERIES OF DISCONTINUOUS DIRECT CURRENT ELECTRIC SPARK DISCHARGES AND SUBSTANTIALLY SUMULTANEOUSLY TO A SERIES OF MAGNETICALLY-DRIVEN SHOCK WAVES OF SUFFICIENT INTENSITY TO EHHANCE THE PRODUCTION OF ACETYLENE.
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) | 1964-05-29 | 1964-11-28 | 1965-05-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1968-05-29 | 1968-11-28 | 1969-05-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1972-05-29 | 1972-11-28 | 1973-05-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |