US3006739A
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Apparatus for contacting immiscible fluids
Assignee: Phillips Petroleum Co
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Filing: 1958-12-03
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Granted: 1961-10-31
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Expires: 1978-12-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Joe Van Pool
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 16:28
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D11/00; B01D11/04; B01D11/0426; B01D11/043
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
A CONTACTING APPARATUS COMPRISING A U-TUBE HEAT EXCHANGER HAVING AN ELONGATED SHELL, A U-TUBE BUNDLE CONNECTED TO AN INLET AND OUTLET HEADER AT ONE END OF SAID SHELL, AN OUTLET IN SAID SHELL NEAR SAID HEADER AND A HEAD MEMBER CLOSING THE OPPOSITE END OF SAID SHELL, A PERFORATED PARTITION DISPOSED TRANSVERSELY IN SAID SHELL FORMING A FEED ZONE BETWEEN SAID HEAD MEMBER AND SAID TUBE BUNDLE, MEANS FOR ADMITTING FLUID INTO SAID FEED ZONE, CONDUIT PASSING INTO SAID SHELL THROUGH SAID PARTITION AND TERMINATING NEAR THE FACE OF SAID PARTITION TOWARD SAID TUBE BUNDLE, AND MEANS FOR DISPERSING FLUID FROM SAID CONDUIT ACROSS SAID FACE OF SAID PARTITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
A CONTACTING APPARATUS COMPRISING A U-TUBE HEAT EXCHANGER HAVING AN ELONGATED SHELL, A U-TUBE BUNDLE CONNECTED TO AN INLET AND OUTLET HEADER AT ONE END OF SAID SHELL, AN OUTLET IN SAID SHELL NEAR SAID HEADER AND A HEAD MEMBER CLOSING THE OPPOSITE END OF SAID SHELL, A PERFORATED PARTITION DISPOSED TRANSVERSELY IN SAID SHELL FORMING A FEED ZONE BETWEEN SAID HEAD MEMBER AND SAID TUBE BUNDLE, MEANS FOR ADMITTING FLUID INTO SAID FEED ZONE, CONDUIT PASSING INTO SAID SHELL THROUGH SAID PARTITION AND TERMINATING NEAR THE FACE OF SAID PARTITION TOWARD SAID TUBE BUNDLE, AND MEANS FOR DISPERSING FLUID FROM SAID CONDUIT ACROSS SAID FACE OF SAID PARTITION.
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) | 1964-10-30 | 1965-05-01 | 1965-10-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1968-10-30 | 1969-05-01 | 1969-10-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1972-10-30 | 1973-05-01 | 1973-10-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |