US4213102A
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Fluorine generator for chemical lasers
Assignee: United States Department of the Air Force
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Filing: 1978-03-21
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Granted: 1980-07-15
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Expires: 1998-03-21
Abstract
Abstract A system for generating fluorine for use as a gaseous reactant in a chemical laser from a storable gas supply of NF3.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter R. Warren, Jr.
- 👤 Donald A. Durran
- 👤 Donald J. Spencer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 16:33
CPC Classifications
C; C01; C01B; C01B7/00; C01B7/19; C01B7/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
In a DF or HF chemical laser having a gas mixing region, a resonant cavity, a gas exhaust region, means for introducing a first fluorine gaseous reactant into said mxing region, and means for introducing a second gaseous reactant selected from the group consisting of HF and DF into said mixing region, the improvement which comprises means for the cold storage of an NF 3 gaseous component capable of generating said first fluorine gaseous reactant, means for preheating said stored gaseous component, means for effecting the dissociation of said preheated gaseous component to fluorine, means for cooling said dissociated gaseous fluorine, and means for presenting said cooled, dissociated, gaseous fluorine to said gas mixing region.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
In a DF or HF chemical laser having a gas mixing region, a resonant cavity, a gas exhaust region, means for introducing a first fluorine gaseous reactant into said mxing region, and means for introducing a second gaseous reactant selected from the group consisting of HF and DF into said mixing region, the improvement which comprises means for the cold storage of an NF 3 gaseous component capable of generating said first fluorine gaseous reactant, means for preheating said stored gaseous component, means for effecting the dissociation of said preheated gaseous component to fluorine, means for cooling said dissociated gaseous fluorine, and means for presenting said cooled, dissociated, gaseous fluorine to said gas mixing region.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A chemical laser in accordance with claim 1 wherein said dissociation means includes a regenerative heat exchange means positioned downstream from said exhaust means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A chemical laser in accordance with claim 2 further including a combustor means in association with said regenerative heat exchange means.
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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) | 1983-07-15 | 1984-01-14 | 1984-07-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-07-15 | 1988-01-14 | 1988-07-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-07-15 | 1992-01-14 | 1992-07-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |