US3388554A
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Organic fusible solid fuel binders and stabilizers and method of extruding and burning
Assignee: Solid Fuels Corp
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Filing: 1959-11-02
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Granted: 1968-06-18
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Expires: 1979-11-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James E Hodgson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 00:11
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02K; F02K9/00; F02K9/70; F02K9/42; F02K9/44; F42; F42B; F42B19/00; F42B19/12; F42B19/14; F42B19/20; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S149/00; Y10S149/118; Y10S60/00; Y10S60/917
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
A METHOD OF EXTRUDING A FUEL INTO A COMBUSTION CHAMBER FOR ROCKET PROPULSION COMPRISING THE STEPS OF MELTING TO A FLOWABLE STATE A SOLID FUEL COMPRISING A MIXTURE OF ABOUT 80 PARTS BY WEIGHT OF LITHIUM HYDRIDE DISPERSED IN ABOUT 20 PARTS BY WEIGHT OF PETROLEUM JELLY AS A BINDER THEREFOR, EXTRUDING THE RESULTANT MIXTURE INTO A CHAMBER, AND THEREAFTER VAPORIZING, DECOMPISING AND SUPERHEATING SAID FUEL MIXTURE, OXIDIZING AT LEAST SOME OF SAID DECOMPOSED SUPERHEATED PRODUCTS TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL ENERGY FOR PROPULSION, AND TEHN EXHAUSTING SAID OXIDIZED AND DECOMPOSED PRODUCTS THROUGH A NOZZLE FOR ROCKET PROPULSION.
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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) | 1971-06-18 | 1971-12-18 | 1972-06-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-06-18 | 1975-12-18 | 1976-06-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-06-18 | 1979-12-18 | 1980-06-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |