Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
76 words
A molecular sieve comprising a carbonaceous substrate impregnated with an organic polymer having a molecular weight of at least 400, as determined by vapor phase osmometry, or with an inorganic polymer at a dosage of at least 0.001 weight percent (based on the substrate weight) up to a maximum dosage which still allows the resulting sieve to separate gas or liquid mixtures containing components of at least two different molecular diameters, molecular weights or molecular shapes.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
76 words
A molecular sieve comprising a carbonaceous substrate impregnated with an organic polymer having a molecular weight of at least 400, as determined by vapor phase osmometry, or with an inorganic polymer at a dosage of at least 0.001 weight percent (based on the substrate weight) up to a maximum dosage which still allows the resulting sieve to separate gas or liquid mixtures containing components of at least two different molecular diameters, molecular weights or molecular shapes.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
69 words
The molecular sieve of Claim 1, wherein said organic or inorganic polymer is selected from the group consisting of: polyamides, polyureas, polyurethanes, polyesters, condensation polymers, addition polymers, diene polymers, triene polymers, cyclic polyamides, cyclic polyesters, cyclic poly ethers, silicone polymers, polymerized phosphonitrilic chloride, sulfur polymers, polymerized sufur nitride, polyphenylene ethers, cross-linked polyesters, phenol formaldehyde resins, epoxy resins, polyethylene glycol, acrylic emulsion polymers or copolymers, asphalt emulsion polymers, and silicates.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The molecular sieve of Claim 1, wherein said carbonaceous substrate is selected from the group consisting of an activated carbon and a carbon molecular sieve.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
45 words
A molecular sieve comprising a carbonaceous substrate impregnated with an organic polymer having a molecular weight of at least 400, as determined by vapor phase osmometry, or with an inorganic polymer at a dosage of 0.001 to 10.0 weight percent (based on the substrate weight).
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
45 words
A molecular sieve comprising a carbonaceous substrate impregnated with an organic polymer having a molecular weight of at least 400, as determined by vapor phase osmometry, or with an inorganic polymer at a dosage of 0.001 to 10.0 weight percent (based on the substrate weight).
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
80 words
A process for preparing a molecular sieve, comprising impregnating a carbonaceous substrate with an organic polymer having a molecular weight of at least 400, as determined by vapor phase osmometry, or with an inorganic polymer at a dosage of at least 0.001 weight percent (based on the substrate weight) up to a maximum dosage which still allows the resulting sieve to separate gas or liquid mixtures containing components of at least two different molecular diameters, molecular weights or molecular shapes.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
80 words
A process for preparing a molecular sieve, comprising impregnating a carbonaceous substrate with an organic polymer having a molecular weight of at least 400, as determined by vapor phase osmometry, or with an inorganic polymer at a dosage of at least 0.001 weight percent (based on the substrate weight) up to a maximum dosage which still allows the resulting sieve to separate gas or liquid mixtures containing components of at least two different molecular diameters, molecular weights or molecular shapes.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
64 words
The process of Claim 5, wherein said organic polymer or inorganic polymer is selected from: polyamides, polyureas, polyurethanes, polyesters, condensation polymers, addition polymers, diene polymers, triene polymers, cyclic polyamides, cyclic polyesters, cyclic poly ethers, silicone polymers, polymerized phosphonitrilic chloride, sulfur polymers, polymerized sulfur nitride, polyphenylene ethers, cross-linked polyesters, phenol formaldehyde resins, epoxy resins, polyethylene glycol, acrylic amulsion polymers or copolymers, and asphalt emulsion polymers.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
The process of Claim 5, wherein said carbonaceous substrate is selected from the group consisting of an activated carbon and a carbon molecular sieve.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
8 words
The product of the process of Claim 5.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
44 words
A process for preparing a molecular sieve, comprising impregnating a carbonaceous substrate with an organic polymer having a molecular weight of at least 400, as determined by vapor phase osmometry, at a dosage of 0.001 to 5.0 weight percent (based on the substrate weight).
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
44 words
A process for preparing a molecular sieve, comprising impregnating a carbonaceous substrate with an organic polymer having a molecular weight of at least 400, as determined by vapor phase osmometry, at a dosage of 0.001 to 5.0 weight percent (based on the substrate weight).
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
105 words
A process for separating gas or liquid mixtures containing components of at least two different molecular diameters, molecular weights or molecular shapes, comprising passing the liquid or gas through a molecular sieve comprising a carbonaceous substrate impregnated with an organic polymer having a molecular weight of at least 400, as determined by vapor phase osmometry, or with an inorganic polymer at a dosage of at least 0.001 weight percent (based on the substrate weight) up to a maximum dosage which still allows the resulting sieve to separate gas or liquid mixtures containing components of at least two different molecular diameters, molecular weights or molecular shapes.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
105 words
A process for separating gas or liquid mixtures containing components of at least two different molecular diameters, molecular weights or molecular shapes, comprising passing the liquid or gas through a molecular sieve comprising a carbonaceous substrate impregnated with an organic polymer having a molecular weight of at least 400, as determined by vapor phase osmometry, or with an inorganic polymer at a dosage of at least 0.001 weight percent (based on the substrate weight) up to a maximum dosage which still allows the resulting sieve to separate gas or liquid mixtures containing components of at least two different molecular diameters, molecular weights or molecular shapes.