US2999733A
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Chlorination processes
Assignee: British Titan Products Co Ltd
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Filing: 1958-01-16
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Granted: 1961-09-12
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Expires: 1978-01-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Groves James Dennis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 02:14
CPC Classifications
C; C22; C22B; C22B1/00; C22B1/02; C22B1/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
A METHOD OF TREATING IRON-TITANIUM BEARING MATERIALS WHICH COMPRISES CHLORAINATING THE MATERIAL IN A REACTOR AT A TEMPERATURE ABOVE 800*C. AND IN A CHLORINATION BED HAVING A VAPOR SPACE ABOVE THE TOP OF THE BED, REMOVING A VAPOR MIXTURE COMPRISING FERROUS CHLORIDE AND TITANIUM TETRACHLORIDE FROM THE TOP OF THE BED, AND MAINTAINING THE TEMPERATURE OF A PORTION OF THE VAPOR SPACE ABOVE SAID BED BELOW 400*C. BUT ABOVE 200*C. WHEREBY TO CHILL THE VAPORS AS THEY ARE REMOVED FROM THE BED, SAID PORTION BEING SPACED FROM THE UPPER LEVEL OF THE BED THEREBY FORMING A SOLID SUSPENSION OF FERROUS CHLORIDE IN THE VAPOR AND REMOVING THE SUSPENSION FROM THE REACTOR.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
111 words
A METHOD OF TREATING IRON-TITANIUM BEARING MATERIALS WHICH COMPRISES CHLORAINATING THE MATERIAL IN A REACTOR AT A TEMPERATURE ABOVE 800*C. AND IN A CHLORINATION BED HAVING A VAPOR SPACE ABOVE THE TOP OF THE BED, REMOVING A VAPOR MIXTURE COMPRISING FERROUS CHLORIDE AND TITANIUM TETRACHLORIDE FROM THE TOP OF THE BED, AND MAINTAINING THE TEMPERATURE OF A PORTION OF THE VAPOR SPACE ABOVE SAID BED BELOW 400*C. BUT ABOVE 200*C. WHEREBY TO CHILL THE VAPORS AS THEY ARE REMOVED FROM THE BED, SAID PORTION BEING SPACED FROM THE UPPER LEVEL OF THE BED THEREBY FORMING A SOLID SUSPENSION OF FERROUS CHLORIDE IN THE VAPOR AND REMOVING THE SUSPENSION FROM THE REACTOR.
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) | 1964-09-11 | 1965-03-13 | 1965-09-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1968-09-11 | 1969-03-13 | 1969-09-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1972-09-11 | 1973-03-13 | 1973-09-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |