US3123464A
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Method of producing titanium
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Filing: —
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Granted: 1964-03-03
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Expires: 1981-03-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
No inventors recorded.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 09:51
CPC Classifications
C; C22; C22B; C22B34/00; C22B34/10; C22B34/12; C22B34/1263; C22B34/1286
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
76 words
THE METHOD OF PRODUCING TITANIUM, WHICH COMPRISES VAPORIZING TITANIUM CHLORIDE, MIXING SAID VAPOR WITH A FLOW OF HYDROGEN IN A PROPORTION EXCEEDING THAT REQUITED TO REACT WITH ALL THE AVAILABLE CHLORINE IN THE TITANIUM CHLORIDE, SUBJECTING THE MIXED FLOW TO A TEMPERATURE ABOVE THE BOILING POINT OF TITANIUM, IN AN ELONGATED ELECTRICARC DISCHARGING GENERALLY ALONG THE DIRECTION OF SAID FLOW WHEREBY THE EXCESS HYDROGN MAY SCAVENGE THE AVAILABLE CHLORINE, AND RAPIDLY COOLING THE FLOW PRODUCTS SUBSTAN-
Claim 2
Independent Claim
76 words
THE METHOD OF PRODUCING TITANIUM, WHICH COMPRISES VAPORIZING TITANIUM CHLORIDE, MIXING SAID VAPOR WITH A FLOW OF HYDROGEN IN A PROPORTION EXCEEDING THAT REQUITED TO REACT WITH ALL THE AVAILABLE CHLORINE IN THE TITANIUM CHLORIDE, SUBJECTING THE MIXED FLOW TO A TEMPERATURE ABOVE THE BOILING POINT OF TITANIUM, IN AN ELONGATED ELECTRICARC DISCHARGING GENERALLY ALONG THE DIRECTION OF SAID FLOW WHEREBY THE EXCESS HYDROGN MAY SCAVENGE THE AVAILABLE CHLORINE, AND RAPIDLY COOLING THE FLOW PRODUCTS SUBSTAN-
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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) | 1967-03-03 | 1967-09-02 | 1968-03-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-03-03 | 1971-09-02 | 1972-03-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-03-03 | 1975-09-02 | 1976-03-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |