US2943050A
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Solvent deasphalting
Assignee: Texaco Inc
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Filing: 1957-12-03
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Granted: 1960-06-28
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Expires: 1977-12-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 David K Beavon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 00:21
CPC Classifications
C; C10; C10G; C10G21/00; C10G21/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A METHOD OF TREATING AN ASPHALTIC OIL WHICH COMPRISES CONTACTING SAID OIL WITH A DEASPHALTING SOLVENT UNDER DEASPHALTING CONDITIONS OF TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE TO EFFECT SEPARATION OF ASPHALTIC CONSTITUENTS FROM SAID OIL, RECOVERING FROM THE AFORESAID OPERATION A DEASPHALTED OIL MIX COMPRISING OIL HAVING A REDUCED AMOUNT OF ASPHALTIC CONSTITUENTS AND CONTAINING A PORTION OF SAID DEASPHALTING SOLVENT AND A LIQUID ASPHALT MIX CONTAINING ASPHALT ADMIXED WITH ANOTHER PORTION OF SAID DEASPHALTING SOLVENT, ADMIXING A RELATIVELY HIGH BOILING LIQUID PETROLEUM FRACTION WITH SAID ASPHALT MIX, HEATING THE RESULTING ADMIXTURE, TREATING THE RESULTING HEATED ADMIXTURE TO YIELD A VAPOR PHASE COMPRISING SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE DEASPHALTING SOLVENT AND PETROLEUM FRACTION IN SAID ADMIXTURE AND INTRODUCING SAID VAPOR PHASE INTO SAID DEASPHALTED OIL MIX.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
122 words
A METHOD OF TREATING AN ASPHALTIC OIL WHICH COMPRISES CONTACTING SAID OIL WITH A DEASPHALTING SOLVENT UNDER DEASPHALTING CONDITIONS OF TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE TO EFFECT SEPARATION OF ASPHALTIC CONSTITUENTS FROM SAID OIL, RECOVERING FROM THE AFORESAID OPERATION A DEASPHALTED OIL MIX COMPRISING OIL HAVING A REDUCED AMOUNT OF ASPHALTIC CONSTITUENTS AND CONTAINING A PORTION OF SAID DEASPHALTING SOLVENT AND A LIQUID ASPHALT MIX CONTAINING ASPHALT ADMIXED WITH ANOTHER PORTION OF SAID DEASPHALTING SOLVENT, ADMIXING A RELATIVELY HIGH BOILING LIQUID PETROLEUM FRACTION WITH SAID ASPHALT MIX, HEATING THE RESULTING ADMIXTURE, TREATING THE RESULTING HEATED ADMIXTURE TO YIELD A VAPOR PHASE COMPRISING SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE DEASPHALTING SOLVENT AND PETROLEUM FRACTION IN SAID ADMIXTURE AND INTRODUCING SAID VAPOR PHASE INTO SAID DEASPHALTED OIL MIX.
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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) | 1963-06-28 | 1963-12-28 | 1964-06-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1967-06-28 | 1967-12-28 | 1968-06-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1971-06-28 | 1971-12-28 | 1972-06-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |