US3395055A
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Method of making a hybrid liquid-solid propellant system with encapsulated oxidizingagent and metallic fuel
Assignee: ExxonMobil Technology and Engineering Co
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Filing: 1959-03-26
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Granted: 1968-07-30
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Expires: 1979-03-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William J Sparks
- 👤 Spenadel Lawrence
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 04:46
CPC Classifications
C; C06; C06B; C06B45/00; C06B21/00; C06B21/0083; C06B27/00; C06B45/18; C06B45/30; C06B45/32; C06B45/34; C06B47/00; C06B47/02; C06B47/04; C06D; C06D5/00; C06D5/10; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S149/00; Y10S149/11; Y10S149/115
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
74 words
A SOLID-LIQUID ROCKET PROPELLENT SYSTEM WHICH COMPRISES A MIXTURE OF NITRIC ACID AS LIQUID OXIDIZING AGENT IN A PLURALITY OF NITRATED POLYMERIC HYDROCARBON CAPSULES 1/64" TO 1/4" IN DIAMETER AND A SOLID METAL-CONTAINING FUEL SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF ALUMINUM POWDER, BORON POWDER, MAGNESIUM POWDER AND HYDRIDES OF SAID METALS, THE WEIGHT RATIO OF LIQUID OXIDIZING AGENT IN THE CAPSULES TO THE SOLID FUEL MIXED WITH THE CAPSULES BEING ABOUT 1:1 TO 1:2.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
74 words
A SOLID-LIQUID ROCKET PROPELLENT SYSTEM WHICH COMPRISES A MIXTURE OF NITRIC ACID AS LIQUID OXIDIZING AGENT IN A PLURALITY OF NITRATED POLYMERIC HYDROCARBON CAPSULES 1/64" TO 1/4" IN DIAMETER AND A SOLID METAL-CONTAINING FUEL SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF ALUMINUM POWDER, BORON POWDER, MAGNESIUM POWDER AND HYDRIDES OF SAID METALS, THE WEIGHT RATIO OF LIQUID OXIDIZING AGENT IN THE CAPSULES TO THE SOLID FUEL MIXED WITH THE CAPSULES BEING ABOUT 1:1 TO 1:2.
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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) | 1971-07-30 | 1972-01-29 | 1972-07-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-07-30 | 1976-01-29 | 1976-07-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-07-30 | 1980-01-29 | 1980-07-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |