US2965548A
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Fractionation method and apparatus for conducting same
Assignee: Phillips Petroleum Co
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Filing: 1955-08-11
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Granted: 1960-12-20
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Expires: 1975-08-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Karl H Hachmuth
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 13:12
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D3/00; B01D3/14; B01D3/16; B01D3/18; B01D3/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
A FRACTIONATOR APPARATUS COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF TRAYS, EACH OF SAID TRAYS COMPRISING A DISTRIBUTION CHAMBER ASSOCIATED WITH SAID TRAYS AND MEANS TO SUPPLY LIQUID THERETO, A PLURALITY OF LIQUID VAPOR CONTACTING DEVICES DISPOSED ON SAID TRAYS, PROPORTIONING MEANS IN SAID CHAMBER TO DIVIDE SAID LIQUID INTO A PLURALITY TO STREAMS IN PROPORTION TO THE VAPOR EACH STREAM CONTACTS FLOWING ACROSS SAID TRAY, DISTRIBUTION MEANS TO DIRECT SAID STREAM TO SAID CONTACTING DEVICES, A COLLECTING CHAMBER ASSOCIATED WITH SAID TRAY TO COLLECT AND RECOMBINE THE LIQUID FLOWING ACROSS THE TRAY AND DIRECT SAID LIQUID TO THE MEANS TO SUPPLY LIQUID ASSOCIATED WITH THE NEXT LOWER TRAY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
A FRACTIONATOR APPARATUS COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF TRAYS, EACH OF SAID TRAYS COMPRISING A DISTRIBUTION CHAMBER ASSOCIATED WITH SAID TRAYS AND MEANS TO SUPPLY LIQUID THERETO, A PLURALITY OF LIQUID VAPOR CONTACTING DEVICES DISPOSED ON SAID TRAYS, PROPORTIONING MEANS IN SAID CHAMBER TO DIVIDE SAID LIQUID INTO A PLURALITY TO STREAMS IN PROPORTION TO THE VAPOR EACH STREAM CONTACTS FLOWING ACROSS SAID TRAY, DISTRIBUTION MEANS TO DIRECT SAID STREAM TO SAID CONTACTING DEVICES, A COLLECTING CHAMBER ASSOCIATED WITH SAID TRAY TO COLLECT AND RECOMBINE THE LIQUID FLOWING ACROSS THE TRAY AND DIRECT SAID LIQUID TO THE MEANS TO SUPPLY LIQUID ASSOCIATED WITH THE NEXT LOWER TRAY.
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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) | 1963-12-20 | 1964-06-20 | 1964-12-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1967-12-20 | 1968-06-20 | 1968-12-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1971-12-20 | 1972-06-20 | 1972-12-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |