US3010279A
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Method of operating propulsion devices
Assignee: Texaco Experiment Inc
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Filing: 1957-04-08
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Granted: 1961-11-28
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Expires: 1977-04-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ii James W Mullen
- 👤 John B Fenn
- 👤 Frank I Tanczos
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 23:39
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02K; F02K9/00; F02K9/42; F02K9/44; F02K9/50; F02K9/425; F02K9/52; F02K9/56; F02K9/58
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
8 words
A METHOD OF OPERATING A REACTION PROPULSION EN
Claim 2
Independent Claim
8 words
A METHOD OF OPERATING A REACTION PROPULSION EN
Claim 3
Independent Claim
96 words
A METHOD OF OPERATING A REACTION PROPULSION ENGINE WHICH COMPRISES DIRECTING ACETYLENIC FUELS SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF ACETYLENIC HYDROCARBONS AND TAUTOMERS THEREOF, DIPROPARGYL ETHER, PROPARGYL ALCOHOL AND MONO-, DI- AND TRI-PROPARGYLAMINE SUBJECT TO EXOTHERMIC THERMAL DECOMPOSITION WITH THE FORMATION OF SOLID CARBON PARTICLES AND GASEOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS INTO A CONFINED ZONE MAINTAINED AT CONDITIONS OF TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE EFFECTIVE TO CAUSE THE FUELS TO DECOMPOSE EXOTHERMICALLY AND PERMITTING THE PRODUCTS OF DECOMPOSITION TO FLOW AT LEAST AT SONIC SPEED FROM THE CONFINED ZONE WHILE CONTINUING TO MAINTAIN SAID CONDITIONS OF TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE THEREIN.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
96 words
A METHOD OF OPERATING A REACTION PROPULSION ENGINE WHICH COMPRISES DIRECTING ACETYLENIC FUELS SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF ACETYLENIC HYDROCARBONS AND TAUTOMERS THEREOF, DIPROPARGYL ETHER, PROPARGYL ALCOHOL AND MONO-, DI- AND TRI-PROPARGYLAMINE SUBJECT TO EXOTHERMIC THERMAL DECOMPOSITION WITH THE FORMATION OF SOLID CARBON PARTICLES AND GASEOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS INTO A CONFINED ZONE MAINTAINED AT CONDITIONS OF TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE EFFECTIVE TO CAUSE THE FUELS TO DECOMPOSE EXOTHERMICALLY AND PERMITTING THE PRODUCTS OF DECOMPOSITION TO FLOW AT LEAST AT SONIC SPEED FROM THE CONFINED ZONE WHILE CONTINUING TO MAINTAIN SAID CONDITIONS OF TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE THEREIN.
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) | 1964-11-27 | 1965-05-29 | 1965-11-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1968-11-27 | 1969-05-29 | 1969-11-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1972-11-27 | 1973-05-29 | 1973-11-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |