US3041273A
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Process for the conversion of hydrocarbons with the use of an expanding transfer line reactor
Assignee: Sinclair Research Inc
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Filing: 1953-09-09
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Granted: 1962-06-26
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Expires: 1973-09-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth A Smith
- 👤 William J Tomsic
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 10:20
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01J; B01J8/00; B01J8/18; B01J8/1845; B01J8/1863; C; C10; C10G; C10G11/00; C10G11/14; C10G11/18; C10G35/00; C10G35/04; C10G35/10; C10G35/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
IN THE CONVERSION OF PETROLEUM HYDROCARBONS IN THE PRESENCE OF A FINELY DIVIDED SOLID CATALYST UNDER FLOW CONDITION PROVIDING PROGESSIVE REACTION, THE METHOD WHICH COMPRISES FORMING A SUSPENSION OF THE FINELY DIVIDED CATALYST IN VAPORS OF THE PETROLEUM HYDROCARBON CHARGE STOCK TO BE CONVERTED WHICH HAS A DENSITY ABOUT 5 TO ABOUT 10 POUNDS PER CUBIC FOOT AND FLOWING THE SUSPENSION INTIALLY AT A LINEAR VELOCITY EXCEEDING ABOUT 12 TO 15 FEET PER SECOND UPWARD THROUGH AN ELONGATED, VERTICALLY EXTENDING CONFINED REACTION PATH WHERIN THE CROSS-SECTIONAL AREA OF THE REACTION FLOW PATH IS ELONGATED BETWEEN THE POINT
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
IN THE CONVERSION OF PETROLEUM HYDROCARBONS IN THE PRESENCE OF A FINELY DIVIDED SOLID CATALYST UNDER FLOW CONDITION PROVIDING PROGESSIVE REACTION, THE METHOD WHICH COMPRISES FORMING A SUSPENSION OF THE FINELY DIVIDED CATALYST IN VAPORS OF THE PETROLEUM HYDROCARBON CHARGE STOCK TO BE CONVERTED WHICH HAS A DENSITY ABOUT 5 TO ABOUT 10 POUNDS PER CUBIC FOOT AND FLOWING THE SUSPENSION INTIALLY AT A LINEAR VELOCITY EXCEEDING ABOUT 12 TO 15 FEET PER SECOND UPWARD THROUGH AN ELONGATED, VERTICALLY EXTENDING CONFINED REACTION PATH WHERIN THE CROSS-SECTIONAL AREA OF THE REACTION FLOW PATH IS ELONGATED BETWEEN THE POINT
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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) | 1965-06-25 | 1965-12-25 | 1966-06-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-06-25 | 1969-12-25 | 1970-06-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-06-25 | 1973-12-25 | 1974-06-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |