US3098351A
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Method of propulsion using solid propellant compositions
Assignee: Aerojet Rocketdyne Inc
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Filing: 1955-02-18
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Granted: 1963-07-23
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Expires: 1975-02-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Horace M Higgins
- 👤 Calvin A Gongwer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 13:21
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42B; F42B19/00; F42B19/12; F42B19/14; F42B19/20; C; C06; C06B; C06B23/00; C06B23/007; C06B27/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
IN A METHOD OF PRODUCING THRUST FOR PROPULSION BY BURNING A SOLID PROPELLENT COMPOSITION, CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF AN INTIMATE MIXTURE OF A REDUCING METAL SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF METALS OF PERIODIC GROUPS IA, IIA, AND IIB EXHIBITING ELECTRODE POTENTIALS OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO DISPLACE HYDROGEN FROM ACIDS, AND AN INORGANIC OXIDIZING SALT IN ESSENTIALLY STOICHIOMETRIC PROPORTIONS; THE IMPROVEMENT WHICH COMPRISES COMBUSTION SSID PROPELLANT IN THE PRESENCE OF A BURNING RATE ACCELERATION CATALYST SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF THE OXIDES OF NICKEL AND COBALT AND MIXTURES THEREOF.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
IN A METHOD OF PRODUCING THRUST FOR PROPULSION BY BURNING A SOLID PROPELLENT COMPOSITION, CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF AN INTIMATE MIXTURE OF A REDUCING METAL SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF METALS OF PERIODIC GROUPS IA, IIA, AND IIB EXHIBITING ELECTRODE POTENTIALS OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO DISPLACE HYDROGEN FROM ACIDS, AND AN INORGANIC OXIDIZING SALT IN ESSENTIALLY STOICHIOMETRIC PROPORTIONS; THE IMPROVEMENT WHICH COMPRISES COMBUSTION SSID PROPELLANT IN THE PRESENCE OF A BURNING RATE ACCELERATION CATALYST SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF THE OXIDES OF NICKEL AND COBALT AND MIXTURES THEREOF.
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) | 1966-07-22 | 1967-01-21 | 1967-07-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-22 | 1971-01-21 | 1971-07-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-22 | 1975-01-21 | 1975-07-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |