US2760847A
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Production of hydrogen and carbon
Assignee: Houdry Process Corp
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Filing: 1951-11-13
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Granted: 1956-08-28
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Expires: 1971-11-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Alex G Oblad
- 👤 Jr Thomas H Milliken
- 👤 Edward R Boedeker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 22:50
CPC Classifications
C; C09; C09C; C09C1/00; C09C1/44; C09C1/48; C09C1/54; B; B01; B01J; B01J10/00; B01J10/005; B01J8/00; B01J8/18; B01J8/20; C01; C01B; C01B3/00; C01B3/02; C01B3/22; C01B3/24; C01B3/28; C01B3/32; C01B3/34; C01B3/38; C01B3/42
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
THE METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF HYDROGEN AND CARBON FROM NORMALLY GASEOUS HYDROCARBONS, COMPRISING DECOMPOSING SUCH A HYDROCARBON CHARGE BY CONTACT AT DECOMPOSITION CONDITIONS INCLUDING A TEMPERATURE IN THE RANGE OF 1200* F. TO 2000* F. WITH AN ATOMIZED STREAM OF MOLTEN METAL CONTACT MATERIAL WHEREIN SAID MOLTEN METAL IS CHARACTERIZED IN HAVING A MELTING POINT IN THE RANGE OF ABOUT 445* F. TO ABOUT 1220* F., SAID CONTACT MATERIAL CONTAINING AT LEAST 1% AND NOT MORE THAN ABOUT 10% BY WEIGHT OF THE MOLTEN METAL OF DEHYDROGENATING METAL CATALYST, SAID CATALYST BEING AT LEAST ONE OF THE METALS OF THE GROUP CONSISTING OF IRON, COBALT, NICKEL, CHROMIUM, MOLYBDENUM AND PLATINUM.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
111 words
THE METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF HYDROGEN AND CARBON FROM NORMALLY GASEOUS HYDROCARBONS, COMPRISING DECOMPOSING SUCH A HYDROCARBON CHARGE BY CONTACT AT DECOMPOSITION CONDITIONS INCLUDING A TEMPERATURE IN THE RANGE OF 1200* F. TO 2000* F. WITH AN ATOMIZED STREAM OF MOLTEN METAL CONTACT MATERIAL WHEREIN SAID MOLTEN METAL IS CHARACTERIZED IN HAVING A MELTING POINT IN THE RANGE OF ABOUT 445* F. TO ABOUT 1220* F., SAID CONTACT MATERIAL CONTAINING AT LEAST 1% AND NOT MORE THAN ABOUT 10% BY WEIGHT OF THE MOLTEN METAL OF DEHYDROGENATING METAL CATALYST, SAID CATALYST BEING AT LEAST ONE OF THE METALS OF THE GROUP CONSISTING OF IRON, COBALT, NICKEL, CHROMIUM, MOLYBDENUM AND PLATINUM.
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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) | 1959-08-28 | 1960-02-27 | 1960-08-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1963-08-28 | 1964-02-27 | 1964-08-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1967-08-28 | 1968-02-27 | 1968-08-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |