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US2960388A
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Shift reaction with fluidized catalyst
Assignee: Hydrocarbon Research Inc
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Filing: 1956-12-17
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Granted: 1960-11-15
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Expires: 1976-12-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Clarence A Johnson
- 👤 Percival C Keith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 09:27
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01J; B01J8/00; B01J8/18; B01J8/24; B01J8/26; B01J8/28; C; C01; C01B; C01B3/00; C01B3/02; C01B3/06; C01B3/12; C01B3/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
THE PROCESS OF PRODUCING HYDROGEN BY THE PARTIAL COMBUSTION OF A HYDROCARBON FUEL WITH OXYGEN TO YIELD HOT SYNTHESIS GAS CONTAINING LARGE AMOUNTS OF CARBON MONOXIDE AND HYDROGEN ALONG WITH A MINOR AMOUNT OF SOOT PARTICLES, PASSING SAID HOT SYNTHESIS GAS WITH SAID SOOT, PARTICLES AND ADDED STEAM IN THE VOLUME PROPORTION IN THE RANGE OF 3 TO 10 TIMES THE CARBON MONOXIDE OF SAID HOT SYNTHESIS GAS UP THROUGH A FLUIDIZED BED OF SHIFT CATALYST TO EFFECT REACTION BETWEEN SAID CARBON MONOXIDE AND SAID STEAM, MAINTAINING SAID FLUIDIZED BED IN A REACTION ZONE HAVING A FIXED PACKING MATERIAL DISPOSED THERE-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
THE PROCESS OF PRODUCING HYDROGEN BY THE PARTIAL COMBUSTION OF A HYDROCARBON FUEL WITH OXYGEN TO YIELD HOT SYNTHESIS GAS CONTAINING LARGE AMOUNTS OF CARBON MONOXIDE AND HYDROGEN ALONG WITH A MINOR AMOUNT OF SOOT PARTICLES, PASSING SAID HOT SYNTHESIS GAS WITH SAID SOOT, PARTICLES AND ADDED STEAM IN THE VOLUME PROPORTION IN THE RANGE OF 3 TO 10 TIMES THE CARBON MONOXIDE OF SAID HOT SYNTHESIS GAS UP THROUGH A FLUIDIZED BED OF SHIFT CATALYST TO EFFECT REACTION BETWEEN SAID CARBON MONOXIDE AND SAID STEAM, MAINTAINING SAID FLUIDIZED BED IN A REACTION ZONE HAVING A FIXED PACKING MATERIAL DISPOSED THERE-
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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) | 1963-11-15 | 1964-05-16 | 1964-11-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1967-11-15 | 1968-05-16 | 1968-11-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1971-11-15 | 1972-05-16 | 1972-11-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |