US3112608A
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Triplex propulsion system and method
Assignee: Rocket Research Co
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Filing: 1960-11-03
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Granted: 1963-12-03
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Expires: 1980-11-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Robert M Bridgforth
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 03:03
CPC Classifications
C; C06; C06B; C06B27/00; C06B43/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
76 words
A METHOD OF GENERATING THRUST IN A ROCKET ENGINE; SAID METHOD COMPRISING MIXING LITHIUM, FLUORINE AND ESSENTIALLY UNCOMBINED HYDROGEN IN A REACTION CHAMBER, AND DISCHARGING THE LITHIUM FLUORIDE REACTIO PRODUCT AND ADMIXED HYDROGEN THROUGH AN EXHAUST NOZZLE AT HIGH VELOCITY, PRODUCING THRUST; THE WEIGHT RATION OF FLUORINE TO LITHIUM LYING BETWEEN ABOUT 2 AND ABOUT 30; AND THE WEIGHT PERCENT OF THE HYDROGEN IN THE TOTAL MIXTURE BEING BETWEEN ABOUT 10 PERCENT AND ABOUT 50 PERCENT.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
76 words
A METHOD OF GENERATING THRUST IN A ROCKET ENGINE; SAID METHOD COMPRISING MIXING LITHIUM, FLUORINE AND ESSENTIALLY UNCOMBINED HYDROGEN IN A REACTION CHAMBER, AND DISCHARGING THE LITHIUM FLUORIDE REACTIO PRODUCT AND ADMIXED HYDROGEN THROUGH AN EXHAUST NOZZLE AT HIGH VELOCITY, PRODUCING THRUST; THE WEIGHT RATION OF FLUORINE TO LITHIUM LYING BETWEEN ABOUT 2 AND ABOUT 30; AND THE WEIGHT PERCENT OF THE HYDROGEN IN THE TOTAL MIXTURE BEING BETWEEN ABOUT 10 PERCENT AND ABOUT 50 PERCENT.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
A COMPOSITIN OF MATTER CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF AT LEAST PRINCIPALLY NON-GASEOUS LITHIUM FLUORIDE IN ADMIXTURE WITH ESSENTIALLY UNCOMBINED HYDROGEN, THE WEIGHT PERCENT OF THE HYDROGEN IN THE TOTAL MIXTURE BEING BETWEEN ABOUT 20 PERCENT AND ABOUT 50 PERCENT.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
A COMPOSITIN OF MATTER CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF AT LEAST PRINCIPALLY NON-GASEOUS LITHIUM FLUORIDE IN ADMIXTURE WITH ESSENTIALLY UNCOMBINED HYDROGEN, THE WEIGHT PERCENT OF THE HYDROGEN IN THE TOTAL MIXTURE BEING BETWEEN ABOUT 20 PERCENT AND ABOUT 50 PERCENT.
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) | 1966-12-02 | 1967-06-03 | 1967-12-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-12-02 | 1971-06-03 | 1971-12-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-12-02 | 1975-06-03 | 1975-12-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |