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Method for handling liquid materials and for granulating and conditioning solids
Assignee: Zonolite Co
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Filing: 1954-11-16
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Granted: 1960-04-05
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Expires: 1974-11-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph A Kelley
- 👤 John L Ridgeway
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 15:37
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01J; B01J2/00; B01J2/28; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S71/00; Y10S71/02; Y10S71/904
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
78 words
THE METHOD WHICH COMPRISES REACTING AND AQUEOUS SOLUTION OF THE TETRA SODIUM SALT OF ETHYLENE DIAMINE TETRA ACETIC ACID WITH AN IRON SULFATE IN THE PRESENCE OF SULFURIC ACID, MIXING THE RESULTING MATERIAL WITH EXFOLIATED VERMICULITE, PERMITTING THE RESULTING MATERIAL TO CURE WHEREBY SODIUM SULFATE FORMED DURING THE SAID REACTION REMOVES FREE WATER FROM THE MIX, AND HEATING THE RESULTING GRANULAR MATERIAL AT A TEMPERATURE AND FOR A TIME SUFFICIENT TO REMOVE SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE FREE WATER.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
78 words
THE METHOD WHICH COMPRISES REACTING AND AQUEOUS SOLUTION OF THE TETRA SODIUM SALT OF ETHYLENE DIAMINE TETRA ACETIC ACID WITH AN IRON SULFATE IN THE PRESENCE OF SULFURIC ACID, MIXING THE RESULTING MATERIAL WITH EXFOLIATED VERMICULITE, PERMITTING THE RESULTING MATERIAL TO CURE WHEREBY SODIUM SULFATE FORMED DURING THE SAID REACTION REMOVES FREE WATER FROM THE MIX, AND HEATING THE RESULTING GRANULAR MATERIAL AT A TEMPERATURE AND FOR A TIME SUFFICIENT TO REMOVE SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE FREE WATER.
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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) | 1963-04-05 | 1963-10-05 | 1964-04-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1967-04-05 | 1967-10-05 | 1968-04-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1971-04-05 | 1971-10-05 | 1972-04-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |