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Process for the conversion of hydrocarbons in the presence of a solid particulate contact material, utilizing a molten metal as the conveying medium
Assignee: Houdry Process Corp
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Filing: 1947-11-28
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Granted: 1951-04-03
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Expires: 1967-11-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Chalmer G Kirkbride
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 18:10
CPC Classifications
C; C10; C10G; C10G11/00; C10G11/14; C10G11/16; B; B01; B01J; B01J8/00; B01J8/18; B01J8/20; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S423/00; Y10S423/09; Y10S423/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
A PROCESS COMPRISING CONTINUOUSLY MOVING FLUENT SOLID CONTACT MATERIAL IN PARTICULATE FORM THROUGH A SYSTEM COMPRISING A CONTACT ZONE WHEREIN THE CONTACT MATERIAL IS CONTACTED WITH A HEAVY HYDROCARBON OIL UNDER CONVERSION CONDITIONS AND A KINETIC ENERGY ZONE WHEREIN AT LEAST SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OT THE FORCE NECESSARY TO CAUSE THE CONTACT MATERIAL TO MOVE THROUGH THE SYSTEM IS APPLIED TO THE CONTACT MATERIAL, SAID FORCE BEING CONTINUOUSLY APPLIED BY MOVING DOWNWARDLY BY GRAVITY A COMPACT COLUMN OF CONTACT MATERIAL THAT HAS PASSED THROUGH SAID CONTACT ZONE AND INJECTING INTO SAID COLUMN A DOWNWARDLY DIRECTED STREAM OF MOLTEN METAL, SAID MOLTEN METAL, TOGETHER WITH COMMINGLED CONTACT MATERIAL, FLOWING THROUGH AN ESSENTIALLY U-SHAPED ZONE, SAID CONTACT MATERIAL BEING FORCED BY THE INJECTED STREAM OF MOLTEN METAL DOWNWARDLY IN THE FIRST
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
A PROCESS COMPRISING CONTINUOUSLY MOVING FLUENT SOLID CONTACT MATERIAL IN PARTICULATE FORM THROUGH A SYSTEM COMPRISING A CONTACT ZONE WHEREIN THE CONTACT MATERIAL IS CONTACTED WITH A HEAVY HYDROCARBON OIL UNDER CONVERSION CONDITIONS AND A KINETIC ENERGY ZONE WHEREIN AT LEAST SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OT THE FORCE NECESSARY TO CAUSE THE CONTACT MATERIAL TO MOVE THROUGH THE SYSTEM IS APPLIED TO THE CONTACT MATERIAL, SAID FORCE BEING CONTINUOUSLY APPLIED BY MOVING DOWNWARDLY BY GRAVITY A COMPACT COLUMN OF CONTACT MATERIAL THAT HAS PASSED THROUGH SAID CONTACT ZONE AND INJECTING INTO SAID COLUMN A DOWNWARDLY DIRECTED STREAM OF MOLTEN METAL, SAID MOLTEN METAL, TOGETHER WITH COMMINGLED CONTACT MATERIAL, FLOWING THROUGH AN ESSENTIALLY U-SHAPED ZONE, SAID CONTACT MATERIAL BEING FORCED BY THE INJECTED STREAM OF MOLTEN METAL DOWNWARDLY IN THE FIRST
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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) | 1954-04-02 | 1954-10-02 | 1955-04-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1958-04-02 | 1958-10-02 | 1959-04-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1962-04-02 | 1962-10-02 | 1963-04-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |