US3287434A
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Process for the partial combustion of hydrocarbons to produce acetylene
Assignee: Monsanto Co
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Filing: 1963-09-24
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Granted: 1966-11-22
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Expires: 1983-09-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter H Stanton
- 👤 Jr George O Hunt
- 👤 Walter B Howard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 16:10
CPC Classifications
C; C07; C07C; C07C2/00; C07C2/76; C07C2/78; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S585/00; Y10S585/909; Y10S585/911; Y10S585/913; Y10S585/919; Y10S585/921; Y10S585/922; Y10S585/923
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
IN A PROCESS FOR THE PARTIAL COMBUSTION OF A PARAFFINIC HYDROCARBON TO PRODUCE ACETYLENE WHEREIN A GAS MIXTURE OF SAID PARAFFINIC HYDROCARBON AND AN OXYGEN-CONTAINING STREAM ARE DISCHARGED THROUGH A BURNER BLOCK INTO A COMBUSTION ZONE, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING PREHEATING SAID GAS MIXTURE ABOUT THE IGNITION TEMPERATURE OF SAID GAS MIXTURE IN SAID BURNER BLOCK DURING PASSAGE THERETHROUGH AND DISCHARGING THE RESULTING PREHEATED GAS MIXTURE INTO SAID COMBINATION ZONE BEFORE THE END OF THE FLAME INDUCTION PERIOD OF SAID PREHEATED GAS MIXTURE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
82 words
IN A PROCESS FOR THE PARTIAL COMBUSTION OF A PARAFFINIC HYDROCARBON TO PRODUCE ACETYLENE WHEREIN A GAS MIXTURE OF SAID PARAFFINIC HYDROCARBON AND AN OXYGEN-CONTAINING STREAM ARE DISCHARGED THROUGH A BURNER BLOCK INTO A COMBUSTION ZONE, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING PREHEATING SAID GAS MIXTURE ABOUT THE IGNITION TEMPERATURE OF SAID GAS MIXTURE IN SAID BURNER BLOCK DURING PASSAGE THERETHROUGH AND DISCHARGING THE RESULTING PREHEATED GAS MIXTURE INTO SAID COMBINATION ZONE BEFORE THE END OF THE FLAME INDUCTION PERIOD OF SAID PREHEATED GAS MIXTURE.
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) | 1969-11-21 | 1970-05-23 | 1970-11-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-21 | 1974-05-23 | 1974-11-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-21 | 1978-05-23 | 1978-11-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |