US3328805A
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Method of operating a thrust propellant motor using amalgam coated metal particles
Assignee: RTX Corp
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Filing: 1964-06-29
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Granted: 1967-06-27
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Expires: 1984-06-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald K Kuehl
- 👤 Glassman Irvin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 14:24
CPC Classifications
C; C06; C06B; C06B45/00; C06B45/18; C06B45/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
IN A METHOD OF OPERATING A THRUST PROPELLANT MOTOR, WHEREIN FUEL COMPRISING METAL AS A COMPONENT IS BURNED IN A COMBUSTION CHAMBER AND THE PRODUCTS OF COMBUSTION ARE ALLOWED TO ESCAPE THROUGH A JET, THEREBY PRODUCING A DRIVING FORCE, THE IMPROVEMENT WHICH COMPRISES UTILIZING, A METAL SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF BERYLLIUM, ALUMINUM, ZIRCONIUM, MAGNESIUM, TITANIUM, CHROMIUM, MIXTURES AND ALLOYS OF THE FOREGOING AND MIXTURES AND ALLOYS CONTAINING AT LEAST ONE OF THE FOREGOING, SAID METAL HAVING A SURFACE COATING WHICH IS AN AMALGAM OF SAID METAL, CHARACTERIZED BY AN IGNITION TEMPERATURE WHICH IS LOWER THAN THE IGNITION TEMPERATURE OF SAID METAL ITSELF.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
IN A METHOD OF OPERATING A THRUST PROPELLANT MOTOR, WHEREIN FUEL COMPRISING METAL AS A COMPONENT IS BURNED IN A COMBUSTION CHAMBER AND THE PRODUCTS OF COMBUSTION ARE ALLOWED TO ESCAPE THROUGH A JET, THEREBY PRODUCING A DRIVING FORCE, THE IMPROVEMENT WHICH COMPRISES UTILIZING, A METAL SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF BERYLLIUM, ALUMINUM, ZIRCONIUM, MAGNESIUM, TITANIUM, CHROMIUM, MIXTURES AND ALLOYS OF THE FOREGOING AND MIXTURES AND ALLOYS CONTAINING AT LEAST ONE OF THE FOREGOING, SAID METAL HAVING A SURFACE COATING WHICH IS AN AMALGAM OF SAID METAL, CHARACTERIZED BY AN IGNITION TEMPERATURE WHICH IS LOWER THAN THE IGNITION TEMPERATURE OF SAID METAL ITSELF.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
98 words
IN A METHOD FOR PREPARING A FUEL COMPOSITION CONTAINING A HIGH ENERGY METAL SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF BERYLLIUM, ALUMINUM, ZIRCONIUM, MAGNESIUM, TITANIUM, CHROMIUM, MIXTURES AND ALLOYS OF THE FOREGOING AND MIXTURES AND ALLOYS CONTAINING AT LEAST ONE OF THE FOREGOING THE IMPROVEMENT WHICH COMPRISES CONTACTING THE METAL WITH A MEMBER SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF MERCURY AND SALTS OF MERCURY UNDER CONDITIONS SUCH THAT AN AMALGAM OF SAID METAL, CHARACTERIZED BY AN IGNITION TEMPERATURE WHICH IS LOWER THAN THE IGNITION TEMPERATURE OF SAID METAL ITSELF, FORMS AS A COATING ON THE SURFACE OF SAID METAL.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
98 words
IN A METHOD FOR PREPARING A FUEL COMPOSITION CONTAINING A HIGH ENERGY METAL SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF BERYLLIUM, ALUMINUM, ZIRCONIUM, MAGNESIUM, TITANIUM, CHROMIUM, MIXTURES AND ALLOYS OF THE FOREGOING AND MIXTURES AND ALLOYS CONTAINING AT LEAST ONE OF THE FOREGOING THE IMPROVEMENT WHICH COMPRISES CONTACTING THE METAL WITH A MEMBER SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF MERCURY AND SALTS OF MERCURY UNDER CONDITIONS SUCH THAT AN AMALGAM OF SAID METAL, CHARACTERIZED BY AN IGNITION TEMPERATURE WHICH IS LOWER THAN THE IGNITION TEMPERATURE OF SAID METAL ITSELF, FORMS AS A COATING ON THE SURFACE OF SAID METAL.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
70 words
A HIGH ENERGY FUEL SYSTEM COMPRISING, AS A COMPONENT, A METAL SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF BERYLLIUM, ALUMINUM, ZIRCONIUM, MAGNESIUM, TITANIUM, CHROMIUM, INCLUDING MIXTURES AND ALLOYS OF THE FOREGOING, AND MIXTURES AND ALLOYS CONTAINING AT LEAST ONE OF THE FOREGOING, SAID METAL HAVING A SURFACE COATING WHICH IS AN AMALGAM OF SAID METAL CHARACTERIZED BY AN IGNITION TEMPERATURE WHICH IS LOWER THAN THE IGNITION TEMPERATURE OF SAID METAL ITSELF.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
70 words
A HIGH ENERGY FUEL SYSTEM COMPRISING, AS A COMPONENT, A METAL SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF BERYLLIUM, ALUMINUM, ZIRCONIUM, MAGNESIUM, TITANIUM, CHROMIUM, INCLUDING MIXTURES AND ALLOYS OF THE FOREGOING, AND MIXTURES AND ALLOYS CONTAINING AT LEAST ONE OF THE FOREGOING, SAID METAL HAVING A SURFACE COATING WHICH IS AN AMALGAM OF SAID METAL CHARACTERIZED BY AN IGNITION TEMPERATURE WHICH IS LOWER THAN THE IGNITION TEMPERATURE OF SAID METAL ITSELF.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
82 words
AS A NEW ARTICLE OF MANUFACTURE, A METAL SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF BERYLLIUM, ALUMINUM, ZIRCONIUM, MAGNESIUM, TITANIUM, CHROMIUM, INCLUDING MIXTURES AND ALLOYS OF THE FOREGOING, AND MIXTURES AND ALLOYS CONTAINING ONE OF THE FOREGOING, SAID METAL HAVING A SURFACE COATING WHICH IS AN AMALGAM OF SAID METAL, CHARACTERIZED BY AN IGNITION TEMPERATURE WHICH IS LOWER THAN THE IGNITION TEMPERATURE OF THE METAL ITSELF, SAID METAL HAVING A SHAPE WHICH INCLUDES A MINIMUM DIMENSION WHICH IS LESS THAN ABOUT 1 INCH.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
82 words
AS A NEW ARTICLE OF MANUFACTURE, A METAL SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF BERYLLIUM, ALUMINUM, ZIRCONIUM, MAGNESIUM, TITANIUM, CHROMIUM, INCLUDING MIXTURES AND ALLOYS OF THE FOREGOING, AND MIXTURES AND ALLOYS CONTAINING ONE OF THE FOREGOING, SAID METAL HAVING A SURFACE COATING WHICH IS AN AMALGAM OF SAID METAL, CHARACTERIZED BY AN IGNITION TEMPERATURE WHICH IS LOWER THAN THE IGNITION TEMPERATURE OF THE METAL ITSELF, SAID METAL HAVING A SHAPE WHICH INCLUDES A MINIMUM DIMENSION WHICH IS LESS THAN ABOUT 1 INCH.
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) | 1970-06-26 | 1970-12-26 | 1971-06-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-06-26 | 1974-12-26 | 1975-06-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-06-26 | 1978-12-26 | 1979-06-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |