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Separation process and control system therefor
Assignee: Phillips Petroleum Co
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Filing: 1958-06-16
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Granted: 1962-05-01
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Expires: 1978-06-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Billy J Norman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 19:59
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D3/00; B01D3/42; B01D3/4211; B01D3/4227; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S203/00; Y10S203/19
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
IN THE SEPARATION OF A MULTI-COMPONENT MIXTURE INTO ITS VARIOUS COMPONENTS WITHIN A FRACTIONAL DISTILLATION COLUMN WHEREIN SAID FLUID MIXTURE IS INTRODUCED AT AN INTERMEDIATE POINT WITHIN SAID COLUMN, AN OVERHEAD COMPONENT IS WITHDRAWN FROM AN ACCUMULATOR IN OPEN COMMUNICATION WITH THE TOP OF SAID COLUMN, AND THE LOWER PORTION OF SAID COLUMN IS HEATED, THE METHOD OF CONTROLLING SAID FRACTIONAL DISTILLATION COLUMN COMPRISING MEASURING THE CONCENTRATION OF A COMPONENT OF SAID MIXTURE BEING SEPARATED AT SOME REGION WITHIN SAID COLUMN TO OBTAIN A SIGNAL PROPORTIONAL TO THE CONCENTRATION OF SAID COMPONENT, REGU-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
IN THE SEPARATION OF A MULTI-COMPONENT MIXTURE INTO ITS VARIOUS COMPONENTS WITHIN A FRACTIONAL DISTILLATION COLUMN WHEREIN SAID FLUID MIXTURE IS INTRODUCED AT AN INTERMEDIATE POINT WITHIN SAID COLUMN, AN OVERHEAD COMPONENT IS WITHDRAWN FROM AN ACCUMULATOR IN OPEN COMMUNICATION WITH THE TOP OF SAID COLUMN, AND THE LOWER PORTION OF SAID COLUMN IS HEATED, THE METHOD OF CONTROLLING SAID FRACTIONAL DISTILLATION COLUMN COMPRISING MEASURING THE CONCENTRATION OF A COMPONENT OF SAID MIXTURE BEING SEPARATED AT SOME REGION WITHIN SAID COLUMN TO OBTAIN A SIGNAL PROPORTIONAL TO THE CONCENTRATION OF SAID COMPONENT, REGU-
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1965-04-30 | 1965-10-30 | 1966-05-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-04-30 | 1969-10-30 | 1970-05-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-04-30 | 1973-10-30 | 1974-05-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |