US3880569A
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Method for thickening, igniting and projecting hydrocarbon fuels
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-12-26
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Granted: 1975-04-29
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Expires: 1992-12-26
Abstract
Abstract A method for projecting a gelled liquid hydrocarbon, whereby a solution of a suitable compound in a normally liquid hydrocarbon is projected under pressure from a reservoir tank through an orifice, at which orifice a solution of a suitable compound is added under pressure to the first hydrocarbon solution, causing a gelling reaction between the two suitable compounds; and at which orifice the combined stream of thickened fuel is caused to be ignited.
Inventors
- 👤 William W Bannister
- 👤 John R Pennace
- 👤 William A Curby
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 02:41
CPC Classifications
C; C10; C10L; C10L7/00; C10L7/02; F; F23; F23D; F23D11/00; F23D11/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
A METHOD FOR GELLING A NORMALLY LIQUID HYDROCARBON COMPRISING ADMIXING SAID HYDROCARBON WITH AN ADDITIVE CAPABLE OF EFFECTING GELATION OF THE HYDROCARBON UPON REACTION WITH A SUITABLE GELLING INITIATOR; PLACING SAID GELLING INITIATORIN A SECOND CONTAINER; MIXING THE LIQUID FUEL AND ADDITIVE WITH THE GELLING INITIATOR IN THE BARREL OF A FLAME THROWER IN PROXIMITY TO THE ORIFICE OF THE BARREL; EJECTING THE HYDROCARBON AS A GELLED JET FROM SAID ORIFICE AND IGNITING THE FUEL AT A POINT BEYOND THE ORIFICE.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
81 words
A METHOD FOR GELLING A NORMALLY LIQUID HYDROCARBON COMPRISING ADMIXING SAID HYDROCARBON WITH AN ADDITIVE CAPABLE OF EFFECTING GELATION OF THE HYDROCARBON UPON REACTION WITH A SUITABLE GELLING INITIATOR; PLACING SAID GELLING INITIATORIN A SECOND CONTAINER; MIXING THE LIQUID FUEL AND ADDITIVE WITH THE GELLING INITIATOR IN THE BARREL OF A FLAME THROWER IN PROXIMITY TO THE ORIFICE OF THE BARREL; EJECTING THE HYDROCARBON AS A GELLED JET FROM SAID ORIFICE AND IGNITING THE FUEL AT A POINT BEYOND THE ORIFICE.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said additive is an admixture of an amine having 1 to 30 carbon atoms and said gelling initiator is carbon dioxide in excess of 1 mole carbon dioxide per 2 moles of said amine.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 2, wherein traces of water are added to said admixture.
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) | 1978-04-28 | 1978-10-28 | 1979-04-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-04-28 | 1982-10-28 | 1983-04-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-04-28 | 1986-10-28 | 1987-04-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |