US2932658A
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Process and apparatus for treating oils with hydrogen
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1953-02-25
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Granted: 1960-04-12
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Expires: 1973-02-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John E Thompson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 06:42
CPC Classifications
C; C11; C11C; C11C3/00; C11C3/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
AN APPARATUS FOR REACTING OIL AND THE LIKE WITH HYDROGEN, COMPRISING A REACTOR HAVING A PAIR OF CHAMBERS, A FILTER SECURED BETWEEN SAID CHAMBERS, A FIRST CONDUIT CONNECTED TO THE LOWER OF SAID CHAMBERS FOR INTRODUCING A CHARGE OF OIL INTO ONE OF SAID CHAMBERS AND REMOVING A FINISHED PRODUCT FROM SAID REACTOR, A BY-PASS CONDUIT COMMUNICATIVELY CONNECTED WITH EACH OF SAID CHAMBERS AND ADAPTED TO CLEAR THE LOWER CHAMBER OF CHARGE MATERIAL, A GAS CONDUIT COMMUNICATIVELY CONNECTED WITH THE LOWER OR SAID CHAMBERS AND A VACUUM CREATING APPARATUS COMMUNICATIVELY CONNECTED WITH ONE OF SAID CHAMBER ABOVE THE LEVEL OF A FULL CHARGE, SAID FIRST CONDUIT BEING A DISCHARGE CONDUIT UPON RELEASE OF GAS PRESSURE IN SAID REACTOR.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
118 words
AN APPARATUS FOR REACTING OIL AND THE LIKE WITH HYDROGEN, COMPRISING A REACTOR HAVING A PAIR OF CHAMBERS, A FILTER SECURED BETWEEN SAID CHAMBERS, A FIRST CONDUIT CONNECTED TO THE LOWER OF SAID CHAMBERS FOR INTRODUCING A CHARGE OF OIL INTO ONE OF SAID CHAMBERS AND REMOVING A FINISHED PRODUCT FROM SAID REACTOR, A BY-PASS CONDUIT COMMUNICATIVELY CONNECTED WITH EACH OF SAID CHAMBERS AND ADAPTED TO CLEAR THE LOWER CHAMBER OF CHARGE MATERIAL, A GAS CONDUIT COMMUNICATIVELY CONNECTED WITH THE LOWER OR SAID CHAMBERS AND A VACUUM CREATING APPARATUS COMMUNICATIVELY CONNECTED WITH ONE OF SAID CHAMBER ABOVE THE LEVEL OF A FULL CHARGE, SAID FIRST CONDUIT BEING A DISCHARGE CONDUIT UPON RELEASE OF GAS PRESSURE IN SAID REACTOR.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
69 words
IN A PROCESS FOR EFFECTING CHEMICAL REACTIONS BETWEEN OILS AND THE LIKE AND HYDROGEN IN THE PRESENCE OF A SOLID CATALYST, THE STEPS OF MOVING OIL THROUGH A CATALYST-CONTAINING-FILTER INTO A REACTION CHAMBER WHILE DISLODGING THE CATALYST FROM THE FILTER, INTRODUCING HYDROGEN UNDER PRESSURE INTO THE REACTION CHAMBER THROUGH SAID FILTER, AND THEN RELEASING THE PRESSURE OF THE REACTING GAS TO MOVE THE FINISHED PRODUCT BACK THROUGH SAID FILTER.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
69 words
IN A PROCESS FOR EFFECTING CHEMICAL REACTIONS BETWEEN OILS AND THE LIKE AND HYDROGEN IN THE PRESENCE OF A SOLID CATALYST, THE STEPS OF MOVING OIL THROUGH A CATALYST-CONTAINING-FILTER INTO A REACTION CHAMBER WHILE DISLODGING THE CATALYST FROM THE FILTER, INTRODUCING HYDROGEN UNDER PRESSURE INTO THE REACTION CHAMBER THROUGH SAID FILTER, AND THEN RELEASING THE PRESSURE OF THE REACTING GAS TO MOVE THE FINISHED PRODUCT BACK THROUGH SAID FILTER.
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) | 1963-04-12 | 1963-10-12 | 1964-04-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1967-04-12 | 1967-10-12 | 1968-04-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1971-04-12 | 1971-10-12 | 1972-04-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |