US2676092A
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Process for recovering iodine from oil well brine
Assignee: Texaco Inc
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Filing: 1953-03-30
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Granted: 1954-04-20
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Expires: 1973-03-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph C Allen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 14:54
CPC Classifications
C; C01; C01B; C01B7/00; C01B7/13; C01B7/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
66 words
A PROCESS FOR RECOVERING IODINE FROM IODINECONTAINING OIL WELL BRINES WHICH COMPRISES BLOWING SAID BRINE IN A CONTACT ZONE WITH NATURAL GAS AT A PRESSURE BETWEEN 3,000 AND 4,500 P. S. I. G., REMOVING FROM SAID CONTACT ZONE AN IODINE-CONTAINING GAS STREAM AND EXPANDING SAID GAS STREAM TO A PRESSURE BETWEEN 500 AND 1,200 P.S.I.G. WHEREBY IODINE SEPARATES AS A CRYSTALLINE SOLID FROM SAID EFFLUENT GAS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
66 words
A PROCESS FOR RECOVERING IODINE FROM IODINECONTAINING OIL WELL BRINES WHICH COMPRISES BLOWING SAID BRINE IN A CONTACT ZONE WITH NATURAL GAS AT A PRESSURE BETWEEN 3,000 AND 4,500 P. S. I. G., REMOVING FROM SAID CONTACT ZONE AN IODINE-CONTAINING GAS STREAM AND EXPANDING SAID GAS STREAM TO A PRESSURE BETWEEN 500 AND 1,200 P.S.I.G. WHEREBY IODINE SEPARATES AS A CRYSTALLINE SOLID FROM SAID EFFLUENT GAS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1957-04-19 | 1957-10-19 | 1958-04-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1961-04-19 | 1961-10-19 | 1962-04-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1965-04-19 | 1965-10-19 | 1966-04-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |