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US2884377A
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Removal of hydrogen sulfide from hydrocarbons
Assignee: ExxonMobil Technology and Engineering Co
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Filing: 1956-08-21
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Granted: 1959-04-28
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Expires: 1976-08-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Bozich Samuel
- 👤 Albert J Shmidl
- 👤 Jack W Smalling
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 20:27
CPC Classifications
C; C10; C10G; C10G19/00; B; B01; B01D; B01D53/00; B01D53/34; B01D53/46; B01D53/48; B01D53/52; B01D53/523
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A METHOD FOR TREATING HYDROCARBON WHICH COMPRISES CONTACTING A FEED HYDROCARBON CONTAINING FROM ABOUT 0.2 TO ABOUT 5.0 PARTS PER MILLION OF HYDROGEN SULFIED AND CONTAINING FROM ABOUT 20 TO ABOUT 100 PARTS PER MILLION OF WATER WITH A BED OF INERT PARTICULATE QUARTZ BODIES HAVING A FILM OF A 50* BE''.SOULATION OF NAOH DISPERSED THERON AND OBTAINING FROM SAID BED A CONTACTED HYDROCARBON CONTAINING NO MORE THAN ABOUT 0.1 PART PER MILLION OF HYDROGEN SULFIDE AND NO MORE THAN THE AMOUNT OF WATER IN SAID FEED HYDROCARBON, SAID FILM HAVING A THICKNESS WITHIN THE RANGE OF ABOUT 0.00005 TO ABOUT 0.0005 INCH.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
103 words
A METHOD FOR TREATING HYDROCARBON WHICH COMPRISES CONTACTING A FEED HYDROCARBON CONTAINING FROM ABOUT 0.2 TO ABOUT 5.0 PARTS PER MILLION OF HYDROGEN SULFIED AND CONTAINING FROM ABOUT 20 TO ABOUT 100 PARTS PER MILLION OF WATER WITH A BED OF INERT PARTICULATE QUARTZ BODIES HAVING A FILM OF A 50* BE''.SOULATION OF NAOH DISPERSED THERON AND OBTAINING FROM SAID BED A CONTACTED HYDROCARBON CONTAINING NO MORE THAN ABOUT 0.1 PART PER MILLION OF HYDROGEN SULFIDE AND NO MORE THAN THE AMOUNT OF WATER IN SAID FEED HYDROCARBON, SAID FILM HAVING A THICKNESS WITHIN THE RANGE OF ABOUT 0.00005 TO ABOUT 0.0005 INCH.
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) | 1962-04-27 | 1962-10-27 | 1963-04-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1966-04-27 | 1966-10-27 | 1967-04-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1970-04-27 | 1970-10-27 | 1971-04-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |