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Methanol automotive fuel
Assignee: Prime Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1980-05-05
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Granted: 1981-11-03
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Expires: 2000-05-05
Abstract
Abstract A composition for use as a gasoline substitute. The composition includes mehanol and an alkyl peroxide.
Inventors
- 👤 Roland D. Earle
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 19:34
CPC Classifications
C; C10; C10L; C10L1/00; C10L1/10; C10L1/14; C10L1/18; C10L1/1811; C10L1/02; C10L1/023; F; F02; F02B; F02B75/00; F02B75/02; F02B2075/022; F02B2075/027
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 26
Claim 1
Independent Claim
18 words
A fuel for use in an internal combustion engine comprising methanol containing 7-25% of a tertiary alkyl peroxide.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
18 words
A fuel for use in an internal combustion engine comprising methanol containing 7-25% of a tertiary alkyl peroxide.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The fuel as set forth in claim 1 wherein said tertiary alkyl peroxide is a ditertiary alkyl peroxide.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The fuel as set forth in claim 2 wherein the ditertiary alkyl peroxide is ditertiary butyl peroxide.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The fuel as set forth in claim 3 wherein the composition of the fuel is about 15% ditertiary butyl peroxide and 85% methanol.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The fuel as set forth in claim 1 also including additives to reduce problems associated with water-methanol mixtures, auto-ignition and knocking.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The fuel as set forth in claim 2 also including additives to reduce problems associated with water-methanol mixtures, auto-ignition and knocking.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The fuel as set forth in claim 3 also including additives to reduce problems associated with water-methanol mixtures, auto-ignition and knocking.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The fuel as set forth in claim 4 also including additives to reduce problems associated with water-methanol mixtures, auto-ignition and knocking.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
13 words
The fuel as set forth in claim 5 wherein the additive includes isopropanol.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
13 words
The fuel as set forth in claim 6 wherein the additive includes isopropanol.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
13 words
The fuel as set forth in claim 7 wherein the additive includes isopropanol.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
13 words
The fuel as set forth in claim 8 wherein the additive includes isopropanol.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
23 words
A fuel for use in an internal combustion engine comprising gasoline and an additive comprising methanol containing 7-25% of a tertiary alkyl peroxide.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
23 words
A fuel for use in an internal combustion engine comprising gasoline and an additive comprising methanol containing 7-25% of a tertiary alkyl peroxide.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
18 words
The fuel as set forth in claim 13 wherein said tertiary alkyl peroxide is a ditertiary alkyl peroxide.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
17 words
The fuel as set forth in claim 14 wherein the ditertiary alkyl peroxide is ditertiary butyl peroxide.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
29 words
The fuel as set forth in claim 15 wherein the composition of the fuel is about 15% ditertiary butyl peroxide and 85% methanol mixed with gasoline in any proportion.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
22 words
The fuel as set forth in claim 13 also including further additives to reduce problems associated with water-gasoline mixtures, auto-ignition and knocking.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
22 words
The fuel as set forth in claim 14 also including further additives to reduce problems associated with water-gasoline mixtures, auto-ignition and knocking.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
22 words
The fuel as set forth in claim 15 also including further additives to reduce problems associated with water-gasoline mixtures, auto-ignition and knocking.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
22 words
The fuel as set forth in claim 16 also including further additives to reduce problems associated with water-gasoline mixtures, auto-ignition and knocking.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
14 words
The fuel as set forth in claim 17 wherein the further additive includes isopropanol.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
14 words
The fuel as set forth in claim 18 wherein the further additive includes isopropanol.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
14 words
The fuel as set forth in claim 19 wherein the further additive includes isopropanol.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
14 words
The fuel as set forth in claim 20 wherein the further additive includes isopropanol.
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) | 1984-11-02 | 1985-05-04 | 1985-11-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-11-02 | 1989-05-04 | 1989-11-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-11-02 | 1993-05-04 | 1993-11-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |