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Liquid propellant cartridge
Assignee: Olin Corp
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Filing: 1960-10-28
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Granted: 1963-07-16
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Expires: 1980-10-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles F Turner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:41
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25C; B25C1/00; B25C1/08; B25C1/10; B25C1/16; B25C1/163; B25C1/12; B25C1/126; B25C1/14; B25C1/146; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S102/00; Y10S102/702
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
A METHOD OF UTILIZING POTENTIAL ENERGY WITHIN A LIQUID PROPELLANT SUSCEPTIBLE OF IGNITION BY ADIABATIC COMPRESSION WHERE THE PROPELLANT IS CONFINED WITHIN A CARTRIDGE COMPRISING THE STEPS OF PROVIDING A CYLINDRICAL CASE AND COOPERATING PISTON, DISPOSING A QUANTITY OF SAID PROPELLANT WITHIN THE CYLINDER AND ADVANCING THE PISTON INTO THE CYLINDER IN A DIRECTION WHICH TENDS TO PRESSURIZE THE PROPELLANT WITHOUT IGNITING THE PROPELLANT AND SECURING THE PISTON RELATIVE TO THE CYLINDER SO AS TO MAINTAIN THE PRESSURE LEVEL ESTABLISHED AND SUBSEQUENTLY INTRODUCING ENERGY TO THE PISTON TO DRIVE THE PISTON FURTHER INTO THE CASE OPERATIVE TO INCREASE THE PRESSURE LEVEL OF THE PROPELLANT EFFECTIVE TO BRING ABOUT IGNITION.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
109 words
A METHOD OF UTILIZING POTENTIAL ENERGY WITHIN A LIQUID PROPELLANT SUSCEPTIBLE OF IGNITION BY ADIABATIC COMPRESSION WHERE THE PROPELLANT IS CONFINED WITHIN A CARTRIDGE COMPRISING THE STEPS OF PROVIDING A CYLINDRICAL CASE AND COOPERATING PISTON, DISPOSING A QUANTITY OF SAID PROPELLANT WITHIN THE CYLINDER AND ADVANCING THE PISTON INTO THE CYLINDER IN A DIRECTION WHICH TENDS TO PRESSURIZE THE PROPELLANT WITHOUT IGNITING THE PROPELLANT AND SECURING THE PISTON RELATIVE TO THE CYLINDER SO AS TO MAINTAIN THE PRESSURE LEVEL ESTABLISHED AND SUBSEQUENTLY INTRODUCING ENERGY TO THE PISTON TO DRIVE THE PISTON FURTHER INTO THE CASE OPERATIVE TO INCREASE THE PRESSURE LEVEL OF THE PROPELLANT EFFECTIVE TO BRING ABOUT IGNITION.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-07-15 | 1967-01-14 | 1967-07-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-15 | 1971-01-14 | 1971-07-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-15 | 1975-01-14 | 1975-07-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |