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US3233966A
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Process for the manufacture of titanium dichloride
Assignee: Laporte Titanium Ltd
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Filing: 1961-07-28
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Granted: 1966-02-08
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Expires: 1981-07-28
Abstract
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Inventors
- 👤 Cooper Michael John
- 👤 Richmond James Thomson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 01:27
CPC Classifications
C; C01; C01G; C01G23/00; C01G23/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
A PROCESS FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF TITANIUM DICHLORIDE, WHEREIN TITANIUM TETRACHLORIDE VAPOUR IS REACTED IN THE ABSENCE OF A REACTIVE GAS WITH ALUMINUM METAL IN AT LEAST TWO SERIALLY CONNECTED FLUIDISED BEDS OF PARTICLES CONTAINING THE METAL, OR WHICH SERIES OF BEDS AN INITIAL NUMBER IS OPERATED AT A TEMPERATURE WITHIN THE RANGE OF FROM 400*C. TO 475*C. AND A FINAL NUMBER AT A TEMPERATURE ABOVE 475*C. AND NOT EXCEEDING 650*C., ALUMINUM PARTICLES ARE CONTINUOUSLY ADDED TO THE FIRST FLUIDISED BED AND REACTED IN THE SAID INITIAL NUMBER OF BEDS UNTIL THE FLUIDISED MATERIAL CONSISTS OF ALUMINUM METAL IN A PROPORTION NOT GREATER THAN 95% BY WEIGHT AND THE RREMAINDER OF NON-VOLATILE REACTION PRODUCTS, THE RESULTING FLUIDISED MATERIAL IS CONTINUOUSLY WITHDRAWN FROM THE SAID INITIAL NUMBER OF BEDS AND INTRODUCED INTO THE SAID FINAL NUMBER OF BEDS AND REACTED THEREIN TO PRODUCE A FLUIDISED MATERIAL CONSISTING SUBSTANTIALLY WHOLLY OF TITANIUM DICHLORIDE, AND THE FLUIDISED MATERIAL SO PRODUCED IS RECOVERED AS FINAL PRODUCT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
162 words
A PROCESS FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF TITANIUM DICHLORIDE, WHEREIN TITANIUM TETRACHLORIDE VAPOUR IS REACTED IN THE ABSENCE OF A REACTIVE GAS WITH ALUMINUM METAL IN AT LEAST TWO SERIALLY CONNECTED FLUIDISED BEDS OF PARTICLES CONTAINING THE METAL, OR WHICH SERIES OF BEDS AN INITIAL NUMBER IS OPERATED AT A TEMPERATURE WITHIN THE RANGE OF FROM 400*C. TO 475*C. AND A FINAL NUMBER AT A TEMPERATURE ABOVE 475*C. AND NOT EXCEEDING 650*C., ALUMINUM PARTICLES ARE CONTINUOUSLY ADDED TO THE FIRST FLUIDISED BED AND REACTED IN THE SAID INITIAL NUMBER OF BEDS UNTIL THE FLUIDISED MATERIAL CONSISTS OF ALUMINUM METAL IN A PROPORTION NOT GREATER THAN 95% BY WEIGHT AND THE RREMAINDER OF NON-VOLATILE REACTION PRODUCTS, THE RESULTING FLUIDISED MATERIAL IS CONTINUOUSLY WITHDRAWN FROM THE SAID INITIAL NUMBER OF BEDS AND INTRODUCED INTO THE SAID FINAL NUMBER OF BEDS AND REACTED THEREIN TO PRODUCE A FLUIDISED MATERIAL CONSISTING SUBSTANTIALLY WHOLLY OF TITANIUM DICHLORIDE, AND THE FLUIDISED MATERIAL SO PRODUCED IS RECOVERED AS FINAL PRODUCT.
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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) | 1969-02-07 | 1969-08-09 | 1970-02-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-02-07 | 1973-08-09 | 1974-02-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-02-07 | 1977-08-09 | 1978-02-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |