US3017254A
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Apparatus for the production of titanium tetrachloride
Assignee: British Titan Products Co Ltd
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Filing: 1958-06-16
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Granted: 1962-01-16
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Expires: 1978-06-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Evans Arthur Wallace
- 👤 Groves James Dennis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 05:58
CPC Classifications
C; C22; C22B; C22B34/00; C22B34/10; C22B34/12; C22B34/1218; C22B34/1222; Y; Y02; Y02P; Y02P10/00; Y02P10/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
APPARATUS FOR CHLORINATING A METAL BEARING MATERIAL WHICH COMPRISES A FURNACE HAVING A CHLORINATION ZONE, A HEAT INSULATING REFRACTORY BASE EXTENDING ACROSS THE LOWER PORTION OF THE ZONE, A METAL PLATE SUPPORTING THE BASE, A CHLORINE CHAMBER BELOW THE METAL PLATE, PERFORATIONS IN THE BASE ALIGNED WITH PERFORATIONS IN THE METAL PLATE CONSTITUTING CONDUITS EXTENDING FROM THE CHLORINATION ZONE TO THE CHLORINE CHAMBER, REMOVABLE RESTRICTED ENTRANCE ORIFICES TO THE CONDUITS WHICH ARE SEPARATED FROM THE CHLORINATION ZONE BY THE REFRACTORY BASE AND WHICH GIVE RISE TO A PRESSURE DROP BETWEEN THE CHLORINE CHAMBER AND THE CHLORINATION ZONE AND MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONDUITS WHICH OBSTRUCT MOVEMENT OF SOLIDS FROM THE CHLORINATION ZONE INTO THE CONDUITS WHILE PERMITTING FREE PASSAGE OF CHLORINE THERETHROUGH.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
APPARATUS FOR CHLORINATING A METAL BEARING MATERIAL WHICH COMPRISES A FURNACE HAVING A CHLORINATION ZONE, A HEAT INSULATING REFRACTORY BASE EXTENDING ACROSS THE LOWER PORTION OF THE ZONE, A METAL PLATE SUPPORTING THE BASE, A CHLORINE CHAMBER BELOW THE METAL PLATE, PERFORATIONS IN THE BASE ALIGNED WITH PERFORATIONS IN THE METAL PLATE CONSTITUTING CONDUITS EXTENDING FROM THE CHLORINATION ZONE TO THE CHLORINE CHAMBER, REMOVABLE RESTRICTED ENTRANCE ORIFICES TO THE CONDUITS WHICH ARE SEPARATED FROM THE CHLORINATION ZONE BY THE REFRACTORY BASE AND WHICH GIVE RISE TO A PRESSURE DROP BETWEEN THE CHLORINE CHAMBER AND THE CHLORINATION ZONE AND MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONDUITS WHICH OBSTRUCT MOVEMENT OF SOLIDS FROM THE CHLORINATION ZONE INTO THE CONDUITS WHILE PERMITTING FREE PASSAGE OF CHLORINE THERETHROUGH.
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) | 1965-01-15 | 1965-07-17 | 1966-01-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-01-15 | 1969-07-17 | 1970-01-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-01-15 | 1973-07-17 | 1974-01-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |