US3117044A
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Solid propellant containing organic oxidizers and polymeric fuel
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1957-03-18
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Granted: 1964-01-07
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Expires: 1977-03-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles W Sauer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 10:25
CPC Classifications
C; C06; C06B; C06B45/00; C06B45/04; C06B45/06; C06B45/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
A NEW-TYPE PROPELLANT COMPOSITION IN THE FORM OF DISCRETE SOLID PIECES AND CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF AN INTIMATE MIXTURE OF A SOLID HIGH-ENERGY, ORGANIC, OXYGENCONTAINING COMPOUND THE OXYGEN OF WHICH IS CONTAINED IN A RADICAL SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF NITRATE, AROMATIC NITRO, ALIPHATIC NITRO, NITRAMINE, NITROSO, PEROXIDE, OZONIDE AND PERCHLORATE, THE NUMBER OF ATOMS OF OXYGEN IN SAID RADICAL BEING GREATER THAN THE NUMBER OF ATOMS OF CARBON IN SAID HIGH-ENERGY ORGANIC COMPOUND, AND A HYDROCARBON, POLYMERIC FUEL BINDER INCAPABLE OF SUPPORTING ITS OWN COMBUSTION AND SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF POLYETHYLENE, POLYISOBUTYLENE, POLYACRYLONITRILE, NATURAL RUBBER, POLYVINYL ETHER, AND MIXTURES THEREOF; THE WEIGHT RATIO OF SAID HIGH-ENERGY ORGANIC COMPOUND TO SAID POLYMERIC FUEL BINDER BEING SO ADJUSTED AS TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE ATOM OF OXYGEN FOR EACH ATOM OF CARBON IN SAID HIGH-ENERGY COMPOUND AND SAID FUEL BINDER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
A NEW-TYPE PROPELLANT COMPOSITION IN THE FORM OF DISCRETE SOLID PIECES AND CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF AN INTIMATE MIXTURE OF A SOLID HIGH-ENERGY, ORGANIC, OXYGENCONTAINING COMPOUND THE OXYGEN OF WHICH IS CONTAINED IN A RADICAL SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF NITRATE, AROMATIC NITRO, ALIPHATIC NITRO, NITRAMINE, NITROSO, PEROXIDE, OZONIDE AND PERCHLORATE, THE NUMBER OF ATOMS OF OXYGEN IN SAID RADICAL BEING GREATER THAN THE NUMBER OF ATOMS OF CARBON IN SAID HIGH-ENERGY ORGANIC COMPOUND, AND A HYDROCARBON, POLYMERIC FUEL BINDER INCAPABLE OF SUPPORTING ITS OWN COMBUSTION AND SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF POLYETHYLENE, POLYISOBUTYLENE, POLYACRYLONITRILE, NATURAL RUBBER, POLYVINYL ETHER, AND MIXTURES THEREOF; THE WEIGHT RATIO OF SAID HIGH-ENERGY ORGANIC COMPOUND TO SAID POLYMERIC FUEL BINDER BEING SO ADJUSTED AS TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE ATOM OF OXYGEN FOR EACH ATOM OF CARBON IN SAID HIGH-ENERGY COMPOUND AND SAID FUEL BINDER.
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) | 1967-01-06 | 1967-07-08 | 1968-01-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-01-06 | 1971-07-08 | 1972-01-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-01-06 | 1975-07-08 | 1976-01-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |