US2526524A
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Method of separating hydrogen from hydrogen containing gases
Assignee: Standard Oil Development Co
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Filing: 1944-12-14
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Granted: 1950-10-17
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Expires: 1964-12-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Albert B Welty
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 13:36
CPC Classifications
C; C01; C01B; C01B3/00; C01B3/50; C01B3/56; C01B2203/00; C01B2203/04; C01B2203/042; C01B2203/043; C01B2203/0465; C01B2203/048; C01B2203/0495
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
A CONTINUOUS METHOD FOR RECOVERING HYDROGEN FROM A GASEOUS MIXTURE CONSISTING OF HYDROGEN AND NORMALLY GASEOUS HYDROCARBONS WHICH COMPRISES: CHARGING THE SAID GASEOUS MIXTURE TO AN ADSORPTION ZONE CONTAINING A TURBULENT FLUIDIZED MASS OF SOLID PARTICLES CONSISTING OF MOLYBDENUM OXIDE SUPPORTED ON ACTIVATED ALUMINA, PERMITTING THE HYDROGEN CONTAINING AS TO CONTACT THE SOLID PARTICLES IN THE ADSORPTION ZONE AT A TEMPERATURE WITHIN THE RANGE OF ABOUT 900 TO 1400*F. AND AT A PRESSURE OF ABOUT ONE ATMOSPHERE, WHEREBY AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE HYDROGEN IN THE GASEOUS MIXTURE IS ABSORBED BY THE SAID SOLID PARTICLES, WITHDRAWING CONTINUOUSLY FROM THE ADSORPTION ZONE SOLID PARTICLES INCLUDING ADSORBED HYDROGEN, FORMING A SUSPENSION OF SAID WITHDRAWN SOLID PARTICLES WITH STEAM, AND CONDUCTING THE SUSPENSION TO A STRIPPING ZONE WHERE IT IS FORMED INTO A TURBULENT FLUIDIZED MASS OF SOLID PARTICLES CARRIED DENSE SUSPENSION IN
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
A CONTINUOUS METHOD FOR RECOVERING HYDROGEN FROM A GASEOUS MIXTURE CONSISTING OF HYDROGEN AND NORMALLY GASEOUS HYDROCARBONS WHICH COMPRISES: CHARGING THE SAID GASEOUS MIXTURE TO AN ADSORPTION ZONE CONTAINING A TURBULENT FLUIDIZED MASS OF SOLID PARTICLES CONSISTING OF MOLYBDENUM OXIDE SUPPORTED ON ACTIVATED ALUMINA, PERMITTING THE HYDROGEN CONTAINING AS TO CONTACT THE SOLID PARTICLES IN THE ADSORPTION ZONE AT A TEMPERATURE WITHIN THE RANGE OF ABOUT 900 TO 1400*F. AND AT A PRESSURE OF ABOUT ONE ATMOSPHERE, WHEREBY AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE HYDROGEN IN THE GASEOUS MIXTURE IS ABSORBED BY THE SAID SOLID PARTICLES, WITHDRAWING CONTINUOUSLY FROM THE ADSORPTION ZONE SOLID PARTICLES INCLUDING ADSORBED HYDROGEN, FORMING A SUSPENSION OF SAID WITHDRAWN SOLID PARTICLES WITH STEAM, AND CONDUCTING THE SUSPENSION TO A STRIPPING ZONE WHERE IT IS FORMED INTO A TURBULENT FLUIDIZED MASS OF SOLID PARTICLES CARRIED DENSE SUSPENSION IN
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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) | 1953-10-16 | 1954-04-17 | 1954-10-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1957-10-16 | 1958-04-17 | 1958-10-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1961-10-16 | 1962-04-17 | 1962-10-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |