US2992540A
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Storage of liquid ozone
Assignee: Temple University
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Filing: 1959-11-13
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Granted: 1961-07-18
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Expires: 1979-11-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Aristid V Grosse
- 👤 Alex G Streng
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 16:59
CPC Classifications
C; C01; C01B; C01B13/00; C01B13/10; F; F17; F17C; F17C11/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
A METHOD OF STORING OZONE WHICH COMPRISES FORMING A SOLUTION THEREOF IN A SOLVENT INERT TO OZONE AND HAVING A NEGLIGIBLE VAPOR PRESSURE AT THE STORAGE TEMPERATURE AND STORING THE SOLUTION AT A TEMPERATURE BELOW ABOUT ZERO*C. BUT ABOVE TH FREEZING POINT OF T EH SOLUTION AT WHICH THE RATE OF DECOMPOSITION OF OZONE IS SLOW, IN A LIQUID-TIGHT AND VAPOR-TIGHT ZONE FILLED WITH A CATALYTICALLY INERT PACKING MATERIAL OF A PARTICLE SIZE AND SHAPE SUCH AS TO PROVIDE A LARGE NUMBER AND A LARGE TOTAL VOLUME OF FREE VOIDS, THE DIAMETER OF SAID VOIDS BEING NOT SUBSTANTIALLY GREATER THAN THE QUENCHING DIAMETER OF OZONE FLAME AT THE STORAGE TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
112 words
A METHOD OF STORING OZONE WHICH COMPRISES FORMING A SOLUTION THEREOF IN A SOLVENT INERT TO OZONE AND HAVING A NEGLIGIBLE VAPOR PRESSURE AT THE STORAGE TEMPERATURE AND STORING THE SOLUTION AT A TEMPERATURE BELOW ABOUT ZERO*C. BUT ABOVE TH FREEZING POINT OF T EH SOLUTION AT WHICH THE RATE OF DECOMPOSITION OF OZONE IS SLOW, IN A LIQUID-TIGHT AND VAPOR-TIGHT ZONE FILLED WITH A CATALYTICALLY INERT PACKING MATERIAL OF A PARTICLE SIZE AND SHAPE SUCH AS TO PROVIDE A LARGE NUMBER AND A LARGE TOTAL VOLUME OF FREE VOIDS, THE DIAMETER OF SAID VOIDS BEING NOT SUBSTANTIALLY GREATER THAN THE QUENCHING DIAMETER OF OZONE FLAME AT THE STORAGE TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE.
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) | 1964-07-17 | 1965-01-16 | 1965-07-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1968-07-17 | 1969-01-16 | 1969-07-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1972-07-17 | 1973-01-16 | 1973-07-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |