US3178259A
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Nitrided electrode process of preparing uranium mononitride
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-05-28
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Granted: 1965-04-13
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Expires: 1983-05-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Ellis L Foster
- 👤 Roy W Endebrock
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 20:06
CPC Classifications
C; C01; C01B; C01B21/00; C01B21/06; C01B21/0615; C01B21/063
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
76 words
A METHOD OF PRODUCING SUBSTANTIALLY STOICHIOMETRIC URANIUM MONONITRUDE, COMPRISING CATHODICALLY REACTING A URANIUM METAL MASS WITH SUBSTANTIALLY PURE ELEMENTAL NITROGEN AT A RATE SUCH THAT A SKIN OF URANIUM MONONITRIDE IF FORMED OVER THE ENTIRE EXPOSED SURFACE OF THE METAL MASS WHILE LEAVING THE INTERIOR OF THE MASS UNAFFECTED, AND THEN CATHODICALLY REACTING THE METAL WITH SUBSTANTIALLY PURE ELEMENTAL NITROGEN AT AN INCREASED RATE WHEREBY THE INTERIOR OF THE METAL MASS IS CONVERTED TO URANIUM MONONITRIDE.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
76 words
A METHOD OF PRODUCING SUBSTANTIALLY STOICHIOMETRIC URANIUM MONONITRUDE, COMPRISING CATHODICALLY REACTING A URANIUM METAL MASS WITH SUBSTANTIALLY PURE ELEMENTAL NITROGEN AT A RATE SUCH THAT A SKIN OF URANIUM MONONITRIDE IF FORMED OVER THE ENTIRE EXPOSED SURFACE OF THE METAL MASS WHILE LEAVING THE INTERIOR OF THE MASS UNAFFECTED, AND THEN CATHODICALLY REACTING THE METAL WITH SUBSTANTIALLY PURE ELEMENTAL NITROGEN AT AN INCREASED RATE WHEREBY THE INTERIOR OF THE METAL MASS IS CONVERTED TO URANIUM MONONITRIDE.
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) | 1968-04-12 | 1968-10-12 | 1969-04-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-04-12 | 1972-10-12 | 1973-04-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-04-12 | 1976-10-12 | 1977-04-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |