US3154378A
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Process for preparing uranium monocarbide
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-08-25
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Granted: 1964-10-27
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Expires: 1981-08-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Schneider Alfred
- 👤 Jr Leslie Burris
- 👤 Lawroski Stephen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 17:40
CPC Classifications
C; C01; C01B; C01B32/00; C01B32/90; C01B32/914; C01B32/928; C01P; C01P2006/00; C01P2006/10; C01P2006/88
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
61 words
A PROCESS OF PRODUCING URANIUM MONOCARBIDE, COMPRISING DISSOLVING URANIUM IN A MOLTEN SOLVENT METAL SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF CADMIUM, ZINC, CADMINUM-ZINC, MAGNESSIUM-ZINC AND MAGNESIUM-CADMIUM AT BETWEEN 500 AND 850*C.; INTRODUCING FINELY DIVIDED CARBON INTO THE MOLTEN URANIUM SOLUTION FORMED, WHEREBY URANIUM MONOCARBIDE IS FORMED AND PRECIPITATED; AND SEPARATING THE URANIUM MONOCARBIDE FROM THE MOLTEN METAL AND ANY EXCESS CARBON.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
61 words
A PROCESS OF PRODUCING URANIUM MONOCARBIDE, COMPRISING DISSOLVING URANIUM IN A MOLTEN SOLVENT METAL SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF CADMIUM, ZINC, CADMINUM-ZINC, MAGNESSIUM-ZINC AND MAGNESIUM-CADMIUM AT BETWEEN 500 AND 850*C.; INTRODUCING FINELY DIVIDED CARBON INTO THE MOLTEN URANIUM SOLUTION FORMED, WHEREBY URANIUM MONOCARBIDE IS FORMED AND PRECIPITATED; AND SEPARATING THE URANIUM MONOCARBIDE FROM THE MOLTEN METAL AND ANY EXCESS CARBON.
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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) | 1967-10-27 | 1968-04-27 | 1968-10-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-10-27 | 1972-04-27 | 1972-10-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-10-27 | 1976-04-27 | 1976-10-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |