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High density impulse solid propellant

Assignee: United States Department of the Navy
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Filing: 1961-03-31
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Granted: 1977-03-15
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Expires: 1981-03-31
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Abstract

Abstract 1. A high density solid propellant composition comprising zirconium hydride, ammonium perchlorate and a copolymer of vinylidene fluoride and perfluoropropylene.

Inventors

  • 👤 Martin H. Kaufman
  • 👤 Peter L. Stang

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-05 22:02
CPC Classifications
C; C06; C06B; C06B27/00; C06B45/00; C06B45/04; C06B45/06; C06B45/10

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim 19 words
A high density solid propellant composition comprising zirconium hydride, ammonium perchlorate and a copolymer of vinylidene fluoride and perfluoropropylene.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 19 words
A high density solid propellant composition comprising zirconium hydride, ammonium perchlorate and a copolymer of vinylidene fluoride and perfluoropropylene.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 39 words
A high density specific impulse solid propellant composition comprising from 5 to 20% by weight of a copolymer of vinylidene fluoride and perfluoropropylene, 40 to 60% by weight of ammonium perchlorate, and 20 to 50% by weight zirconium hydride.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 39 words
A high density specific impulse solid propellant composition comprising from 5 to 20% by weight of a copolymer of vinylidene fluoride and perfluoropropylene, 40 to 60% by weight of ammonium perchlorate, and 20 to 50% by weight zirconium hydride.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 33 words
A high density specific impulse solid propellant composition consisting essentially of 45% by weight zirconium hydride, 40% by weight ammonium perchlorate and 15% by weight of a copolymer of vinylidene fluoride and perfluoropropylene.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 33 words
A high density specific impulse solid propellant composition consisting essentially of 45% by weight zirconium hydride, 40% by weight ammonium perchlorate and 15% by weight of a copolymer of vinylidene fluoride and perfluoropropylene.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 31 words
A high density solid propellant composition consisting essentially of about 45% by weight zirconium hydride, 40% by weight ammonium perchlorate and 15% by weight of a copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene and perfluoropropylene.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 31 words
A high density solid propellant composition consisting essentially of about 45% by weight zirconium hydride, 40% by weight ammonium perchlorate and 15% by weight of a copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene and perfluoropropylene.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 74 words
A high density solid propellant composition comprising from 20 to 50% by weight of a metal hydride, 40 to 60% by weight of ammonium perchlorate and 5 to 20% by weight of a polymer selected from the class of binders consisting of a copolymer of vinylidene fluoride and perfluoropropylene, a copolymer of hexafluoropropylene and vinylidene fluoride, a copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene and perfluoropropylene, a homopolymer of chlorotrifluoroethylene and a copolymer of chlorotrifluoroethylene and vinylidene fluoride.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 74 words
A high density solid propellant composition comprising from 20 to 50% by weight of a metal hydride, 40 to 60% by weight of ammonium perchlorate and 5 to 20% by weight of a polymer selected from the class of binders consisting of a copolymer of vinylidene fluoride and perfluoropropylene, a copolymer of hexafluoropropylene and vinylidene fluoride, a copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene and perfluoropropylene, a homopolymer of chlorotrifluoroethylene and a copolymer of chlorotrifluoroethylene and vinylidene fluoride.

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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) 1980-03-14 1980-09-13 1981-03-15 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1984-03-14 1984-09-13 1985-03-15 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1988-03-14 1988-09-13 1989-03-15 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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