US2968614A
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Liquid phase hydrogenation of petroleum fractions
Assignee: Sunoco Inc
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Filing: 1957-07-03
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Granted: 1961-01-17
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Expires: 1977-07-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles H Brooks
- 👤 Charles L Thomas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 16:38
CPC Classifications
C; C10; C10G; C10G49/00; C10G49/10; C10G49/12; B; B01; B01J; B01J8/00; B01J8/18; B01J8/20; B01J8/22; B01J8/224; B01J8/226
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
172 words
AN APPARATUS FOR CONTACTING LIQUIDS WITH GASES WHICH COMPRISES A SHELL, UPPER AND LOWER CLOSURE PLATES, A VERTICAL, OPEN-ENDED DRAFT TUBE DISPOSED CENTRALLY IN THE SHELL, A LIQUID INLET LINE PASSING THROUGH THE LOWER CLOSURE PLATE, A LIQUID EDUCATION NOZZLE ASSOCIATED WITH SAID LIQUID INLET LINE, AND EDUCTION NOZZLE BEING LOCATED BELOW SAID DRAFT TUBE, A GAS INLET LINE PASSING THROUGH THE LOWER CLOSURE PLATE, A GAS EDUCTION NOZZLE ASSOCIATED WITH SAID GAS INLET LINE, SAID GAS EDUCTION NOZZLE BEING LOCATED WITHIN SAID DRAFT TUBE, A GAS OUTLET LINE PASSING THROUGH THE UPPER CLOSURE PLATE, AN INWARDLY AND DOWNWARDLY EXTENDING BAFFLE ASSOCIATED WITH THE INNER WALL OF SAID SHELL, THE BOTTOM OF SAID BAFFLE LYING BELOW THE TOP OF THE DRAFT TUBE, A FIRST PRODUCT OUTLET LINE PASSING THROUGH THE SHELL ADJACENT SAID BAFFLE, AND A SECOND PRODUCT LINE PASSING THROUGH THE SHELL AT A POINT SPACED FROM SAID BAFFLE AND BELOW THE TOP OF THE DRAFT TUBE, AND VALVE MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH EACH OF SAID PRODUCT LINES FOR CONTROLLING FLOW THERETHROUGH.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
172 words
AN APPARATUS FOR CONTACTING LIQUIDS WITH GASES WHICH COMPRISES A SHELL, UPPER AND LOWER CLOSURE PLATES, A VERTICAL, OPEN-ENDED DRAFT TUBE DISPOSED CENTRALLY IN THE SHELL, A LIQUID INLET LINE PASSING THROUGH THE LOWER CLOSURE PLATE, A LIQUID EDUCATION NOZZLE ASSOCIATED WITH SAID LIQUID INLET LINE, AND EDUCTION NOZZLE BEING LOCATED BELOW SAID DRAFT TUBE, A GAS INLET LINE PASSING THROUGH THE LOWER CLOSURE PLATE, A GAS EDUCTION NOZZLE ASSOCIATED WITH SAID GAS INLET LINE, SAID GAS EDUCTION NOZZLE BEING LOCATED WITHIN SAID DRAFT TUBE, A GAS OUTLET LINE PASSING THROUGH THE UPPER CLOSURE PLATE, AN INWARDLY AND DOWNWARDLY EXTENDING BAFFLE ASSOCIATED WITH THE INNER WALL OF SAID SHELL, THE BOTTOM OF SAID BAFFLE LYING BELOW THE TOP OF THE DRAFT TUBE, A FIRST PRODUCT OUTLET LINE PASSING THROUGH THE SHELL ADJACENT SAID BAFFLE, AND A SECOND PRODUCT LINE PASSING THROUGH THE SHELL AT A POINT SPACED FROM SAID BAFFLE AND BELOW THE TOP OF THE DRAFT TUBE, AND VALVE MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH EACH OF SAID PRODUCT LINES FOR CONTROLLING FLOW THERETHROUGH.
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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) | 1964-01-17 | 1964-07-18 | 1965-01-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1968-01-17 | 1968-07-18 | 1969-01-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1972-01-17 | 1972-07-18 | 1973-01-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |