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Method of producing thrust by hydrogenation of an acetylenic hydrocarbon
Assignee: Airco Inc
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Filing: 1959-08-03
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Granted: 1965-02-23
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Expires: 1979-08-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Glassman Irvin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 21:46
CPC Classifications
C; C06; C06B; C06B47/00; C06B47/02; C06B47/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
A METHOD OF PRODUCING THRUST FOR THE PROPULSION OF A ROCKET WHICH CONSISTS OF SEPARATELY INTRODUCING INTO A REACTION CHAMBER IN SAID ROCKET A LIQUID ACETYLENEIC HYDROCARBON AND AN EXCESS OF LIQUID HYDROGEN UNDER CONDITIONS OF ELEVATED TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE TO CAUSE THE HYDROGENATION OF SAID ACETYLENIC HYDROCARBON TO FORM METHANE AND HYDROGEN AS THE MAJOR REACTION PRODUCTS, SAID HYDROGENATION BEING ACCOMPANIED BY THE LIBERATION OF HEAT, AND DISCHARGING THE HEATED REACTION PRODUCTS FROM SAID REACTION CHAMBER THROUGH AN EXHAUST NOZZLE TO CREATE A PROPELLING THRUST.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
86 words
A METHOD OF PRODUCING THRUST FOR THE PROPULSION OF A ROCKET WHICH CONSISTS OF SEPARATELY INTRODUCING INTO A REACTION CHAMBER IN SAID ROCKET A LIQUID ACETYLENEIC HYDROCARBON AND AN EXCESS OF LIQUID HYDROGEN UNDER CONDITIONS OF ELEVATED TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE TO CAUSE THE HYDROGENATION OF SAID ACETYLENIC HYDROCARBON TO FORM METHANE AND HYDROGEN AS THE MAJOR REACTION PRODUCTS, SAID HYDROGENATION BEING ACCOMPANIED BY THE LIBERATION OF HEAT, AND DISCHARGING THE HEATED REACTION PRODUCTS FROM SAID REACTION CHAMBER THROUGH AN EXHAUST NOZZLE TO CREATE A PROPELLING THRUST.
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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) | 1968-02-23 | 1968-08-24 | 1969-02-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-02-23 | 1972-08-24 | 1973-02-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-02-23 | 1976-08-24 | 1977-02-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |