US3346470A
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Means and method for producing a hydrogen and oxygen torch fuel gas having a vaporous flux homogeneously mixed therein
Assignee: Henes Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1963-12-24
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Granted: 1967-10-10
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Expires: 1983-12-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard W Henes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 23:26
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23K; B23K35/00; B23K35/22; B23K35/38; C; C25; C25B; C25B1/00; C25B1/01; C25B1/02; C25B1/04; C25B1/044; C25B9/00; C25B9/17
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
A METHOD OF PRODUCING A HOMOGENEOUSLY MIXED AND FLUXED HYDROGEN AND OXYGEN FUEL GAS FOR TORCHES CONSISTING OF ELECTROLYTICALLY DECOMPOSING AN AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE AND PRODUCING A MIXTURE OF HYDROGEN AND OXYGEN, THEN PASSING SAID MIXTURE OF HYDROGEN AND OXYGEN THROUGH A SOLUTION COMPRISING AN ALCOHOLIC SOLVENT AND A FLUXING MATERIAL IN SOLUTION THEREWITH THEREBY CAUSING VAPOROUS ENTRAINMENT AND MIXING OF SAID SOLUTION WITH SAID HYDROGEN AND OXYGEN GASES AS THEY PASS THROUGH SAID SOLUTION, THEN CONDUCTING SAID MIXTURE OF HYDROGEN AND OXYGEN GASES TO A TORCH; AND THEN CREATING COMBUSTION OF THE MIXTURE TO PRODUCE A HIGH VELOCITY HIGH TEMPERATURE FLAME HAVING METAL CLEANING CHARACTERISTICS.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
105 words
A METHOD OF PRODUCING A HOMOGENEOUSLY MIXED AND FLUXED HYDROGEN AND OXYGEN FUEL GAS FOR TORCHES CONSISTING OF ELECTROLYTICALLY DECOMPOSING AN AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE AND PRODUCING A MIXTURE OF HYDROGEN AND OXYGEN, THEN PASSING SAID MIXTURE OF HYDROGEN AND OXYGEN THROUGH A SOLUTION COMPRISING AN ALCOHOLIC SOLVENT AND A FLUXING MATERIAL IN SOLUTION THEREWITH THEREBY CAUSING VAPOROUS ENTRAINMENT AND MIXING OF SAID SOLUTION WITH SAID HYDROGEN AND OXYGEN GASES AS THEY PASS THROUGH SAID SOLUTION, THEN CONDUCTING SAID MIXTURE OF HYDROGEN AND OXYGEN GASES TO A TORCH; AND THEN CREATING COMBUSTION OF THE MIXTURE TO PRODUCE A HIGH VELOCITY HIGH TEMPERATURE FLAME HAVING METAL CLEANING CHARACTERISTICS.
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) | 1970-10-09 | 1971-04-10 | 1971-10-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-10-09 | 1975-04-10 | 1975-10-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-10-09 | 1979-04-10 | 1979-10-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |