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Blast furnace method
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1966-12-19
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Granted: 1969-08-12
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Expires: 1986-12-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John J Kelmar
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 18:20
CPC Classifications
C; C21; C21B; C21B5/00; C21B5/06; C21B5/001; C21B5/003; C21B2100/00; C21B2100/40; C21B2100/44; C21B2100/60; C21B2100/64; Y; Y02; Y02P; Y02P10/00; Y02P10/25; Y10; Y10S; Y10S75/00; Y10S75/961
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
THE METHOD OF MAKING IN A BLAST FUNACE, COMPRISING OF CHARGING THE FURNACE FROM THE TOP WITH IRON ORE AND COKE AND LIMESTONE, CONTINUOUSLY DELIVERING A BLAST OF HYDROCARBON FUEL AND SUBSTANTIALLY PURE OXYGEN TO THE HEARTH OF THE FURNACE, RECOVERING THE TOP GASES ISSUING FROM THE TOP OF THE FURNACE, RECIRCULATING AT LEAST A PORTION OF SAID TOP GASES TO THE HEARTH OF THE FURNACE AND UTILIZING SAID PORTION TO CONTINUOUSLY INJECT A MIXTURE OF FINE COMBUSTIBLE SOLIDS, PULVERIZED ORE AND LIMESTONE INTO THE HEARTH OF THE FURNACE.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
89 words
THE METHOD OF MAKING IN A BLAST FUNACE, COMPRISING OF CHARGING THE FURNACE FROM THE TOP WITH IRON ORE AND COKE AND LIMESTONE, CONTINUOUSLY DELIVERING A BLAST OF HYDROCARBON FUEL AND SUBSTANTIALLY PURE OXYGEN TO THE HEARTH OF THE FURNACE, RECOVERING THE TOP GASES ISSUING FROM THE TOP OF THE FURNACE, RECIRCULATING AT LEAST A PORTION OF SAID TOP GASES TO THE HEARTH OF THE FURNACE AND UTILIZING SAID PORTION TO CONTINUOUSLY INJECT A MIXTURE OF FINE COMBUSTIBLE SOLIDS, PULVERIZED ORE AND LIMESTONE INTO THE HEARTH OF THE FURNACE.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1972-08-11 | 1973-02-10 | 1973-08-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1976-08-11 | 1977-02-10 | 1977-08-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1980-08-11 | 1981-02-10 | 1981-08-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |