US2930682A
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Transportation of fluids
Assignee: Phillips Petroleum Co
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Filing: 1955-10-24
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Granted: 1960-03-29
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Expires: 1975-10-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Eulas W Henderson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 14:38
CPC Classifications
C; C10; C10H; C10H21/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S62/00; Y10S62/931; Y10S62/932
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
A METHOD OF TRANSPORTING AN ACETYLENE GAS AT A TRANSPORT PRESSURE OF AT LEAST 150 P.S.I.A. WHEREIN SAID GAS IS DISSOLVED IN A LIQUID SOLVENT FOR ACETYLENE WHICH COMPRISES COOLING AT LEAST ONE OF SAID LIQUID SOLVENT AND SAID GAS TO A LOW TEMPERATURE, CONTACTING SAID GAS AND SAID LIQUID SOLVENT AT SAID LOW TEMPERATURE, AND AT A LOW SAFE PRESSURE OF THE ORDER OF ABOUT 30 P.S.I.A., SUCH THAT A MIXTURE OF THEM AFTER SAID CONTACTING WILL EXIST SUBSTANTIALLY ONLY IN A LIQUID PHASE, RAISING THE PRESSURE OF SAID LIQUID PHASE TO SAID TRANSPORT PRESSURE, THEREBY AVOIDING COMPRESSING SAID ACETYLENE TO SAID TRANSPORT PRESSURE AS A GAS, AND TRANSPORTING THE LIQUID PHASE THUS OBTAINED AT SAID TRANSPORT PRESSURE A SUBSTANTIAL DISTANCE THROUGH A PIPE LINE TO A PLACE OF UTILIZATION.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
131 words
A METHOD OF TRANSPORTING AN ACETYLENE GAS AT A TRANSPORT PRESSURE OF AT LEAST 150 P.S.I.A. WHEREIN SAID GAS IS DISSOLVED IN A LIQUID SOLVENT FOR ACETYLENE WHICH COMPRISES COOLING AT LEAST ONE OF SAID LIQUID SOLVENT AND SAID GAS TO A LOW TEMPERATURE, CONTACTING SAID GAS AND SAID LIQUID SOLVENT AT SAID LOW TEMPERATURE, AND AT A LOW SAFE PRESSURE OF THE ORDER OF ABOUT 30 P.S.I.A., SUCH THAT A MIXTURE OF THEM AFTER SAID CONTACTING WILL EXIST SUBSTANTIALLY ONLY IN A LIQUID PHASE, RAISING THE PRESSURE OF SAID LIQUID PHASE TO SAID TRANSPORT PRESSURE, THEREBY AVOIDING COMPRESSING SAID ACETYLENE TO SAID TRANSPORT PRESSURE AS A GAS, AND TRANSPORTING THE LIQUID PHASE THUS OBTAINED AT SAID TRANSPORT PRESSURE A SUBSTANTIAL DISTANCE THROUGH A PIPE LINE TO A PLACE OF UTILIZATION.
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) | 1963-03-29 | 1963-09-28 | 1964-03-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1967-03-29 | 1967-09-28 | 1968-03-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1971-03-29 | 1971-09-28 | 1972-03-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |