US2966401A
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Hydrocarbon gels
Assignee: Standard Oil Co
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Filing: 1958-07-22
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Granted: 1960-12-27
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Expires: 1978-07-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Ralph W Myerholtz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 08:43
CPC Classifications
C; C10; C10L; C10L7/00; C10L7/02; C09; C09D; C09D9/00; C09D9/005; C09K; C09K8/00; C09K8/60; C09K8/62; C09K8/64; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S507/00; Y10S507/922
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
76 words
A METHOD FOR GELLING A NORMALLY LIQUID HYDROCARBON WHICH COMPRISES ADDING TO SAID LIQUID FROM ABOUT 0.5 TO ABOUT 5% BY WEIGHT OF AN UNSATURATED HYDROCARDON POLYMER AND A GEL-FORMING AMOUNT OF A MEMBER OF THE CLASS CONSISTING OF DISPERSED ALKALI METALS AND HYDROCARBON SOLUBLE COMPLEXES OF ALKALI METALS AND POLYNUCLEAR AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS AND STIRRING THE RESULTANT MIXTURE AT A TEMPERATURE BETWEEN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AND ABOUT 100*C. UNTIL A GEL OF THE DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS IS OBTAINED.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
76 words
A METHOD FOR GELLING A NORMALLY LIQUID HYDROCARBON WHICH COMPRISES ADDING TO SAID LIQUID FROM ABOUT 0.5 TO ABOUT 5% BY WEIGHT OF AN UNSATURATED HYDROCARDON POLYMER AND A GEL-FORMING AMOUNT OF A MEMBER OF THE CLASS CONSISTING OF DISPERSED ALKALI METALS AND HYDROCARBON SOLUBLE COMPLEXES OF ALKALI METALS AND POLYNUCLEAR AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS AND STIRRING THE RESULTANT MIXTURE AT A TEMPERATURE BETWEEN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AND ABOUT 100*C. UNTIL A GEL OF THE DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS IS OBTAINED.
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) | 1963-12-27 | 1964-06-27 | 1964-12-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1967-12-27 | 1968-06-27 | 1968-12-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1971-12-27 | 1972-06-27 | 1972-12-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |