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US3066478A
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Organic trithiophosphites as rocket propellants
Assignee: Standard Oil Co
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Filing: 1951-11-30
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Granted: 1962-12-04
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Expires: 1971-11-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Don R Carmody
- 👤 Zletz Alex
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 17:49
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02K; F02K9/00; F02K9/42; F02K9/425; C; C06; C06B; C06B43/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
A ROCKET PROPULSION METHOD, WHICH METHOD COMPRISES INJECTING SEPARATELY AND SIMULTANEOUSLY INTO THEHE COMBUSTION CHAMBER OF A ROCKET MOTOR (A) A FUEL CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF AN ORGANIC TRITHIOPHOSPHITE HAVING THE EMPIRICAL FORMULA, R3S3P WHEREIN: P REPRESENTS THE ELEMENT PHOSPHOROUS, S REPRESENTS THE ELEMENT SULFUR AND R REPRESENTS AN ALKYL RADICAL CONTAINING NOT MORE THAN 4 CARBON ATOMS, AND (B) A NITRIC ACID OXIDIZER WHICH CONTAINS NOT MORE THAN ABOUT 20 WEIGHT PRECENT OF NONACIDIC MATERIALS, IN AN AMOUNT AND AT A RATE SUFFICIENT TO INITIATE A HYPERGOLIC REACTION WITH AND TO SUPPORT COMBUSTION OF THE FUEL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
A ROCKET PROPULSION METHOD, WHICH METHOD COMPRISES INJECTING SEPARATELY AND SIMULTANEOUSLY INTO THEHE COMBUSTION CHAMBER OF A ROCKET MOTOR (A) A FUEL CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF AN ORGANIC TRITHIOPHOSPHITE HAVING THE EMPIRICAL FORMULA, R3S3P WHEREIN: P REPRESENTS THE ELEMENT PHOSPHOROUS, S REPRESENTS THE ELEMENT SULFUR AND R REPRESENTS AN ALKYL RADICAL CONTAINING NOT MORE THAN 4 CARBON ATOMS, AND (B) A NITRIC ACID OXIDIZER WHICH CONTAINS NOT MORE THAN ABOUT 20 WEIGHT PRECENT OF NONACIDIC MATERIALS, IN AN AMOUNT AND AT A RATE SUFFICIENT TO INITIATE A HYPERGOLIC REACTION WITH AND TO SUPPORT COMBUSTION OF THE FUEL.
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) | 1965-12-03 | 1966-06-04 | 1966-12-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-12-03 | 1970-06-04 | 1970-12-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-12-03 | 1974-06-04 | 1974-12-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |