US2530561A
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Dethiolizing of hydrocarbons by means of ethylene oxide
Assignee: Texaco Inc
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Filing: 1948-06-10
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Granted: 1950-11-21
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Expires: 1968-06-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George B Arnold
- 👤 Howard V Hess
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 02:04
CPC Classifications
C; C10; C10G; C10G29/00; C10G29/20; C07; C07C; C07C7/00; C07C7/148; C07C7/14875
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
69 words
THE METHJOD OF DETHIOLIZING SOUR LIGHT DYDROCARBONS OF THE NATUR EOF NORMALLY GASEOUS HYDROCARBONS, GASOLINE AND KEROSENE THAT COMPRISES CONTACTING THE HYDROCARBONS WITH ETHLENE OXIDE AT A TEMPERATURE OF THE ORDER OF 150-250*F. TO EFFECT REACTION BETWEEN THE ETHYLENE OXIDE AND MERCAPTANS TO FORM CONDENSATION PRODUCTS HIGHER BOILING THAN THE HYDROCARBONS AND SUBJECTING THE PRODUCTS OF REACTION TO FRACTIONAL DISTILLATION TO SEPARATE THE TREATED HYDROCARBONS FROM THE CONDENSATION PRODUCTS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
69 words
THE METHJOD OF DETHIOLIZING SOUR LIGHT DYDROCARBONS OF THE NATUR EOF NORMALLY GASEOUS HYDROCARBONS, GASOLINE AND KEROSENE THAT COMPRISES CONTACTING THE HYDROCARBONS WITH ETHLENE OXIDE AT A TEMPERATURE OF THE ORDER OF 150-250*F. TO EFFECT REACTION BETWEEN THE ETHYLENE OXIDE AND MERCAPTANS TO FORM CONDENSATION PRODUCTS HIGHER BOILING THAN THE HYDROCARBONS AND SUBJECTING THE PRODUCTS OF REACTION TO FRACTIONAL DISTILLATION TO SEPARATE THE TREATED HYDROCARBONS FROM THE CONDENSATION PRODUCTS.
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) | 1953-11-20 | 1954-05-22 | 1954-11-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1957-11-20 | 1958-05-22 | 1958-11-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1961-11-20 | 1962-05-22 | 1962-11-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |