US3044956A
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Process for treating petroleum residuals to remove metal contaminants
Assignee: Sinclair Research Inc
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Filing: 1959-08-07
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Granted: 1962-07-17
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Expires: 1979-08-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Emmett H Burk
- 👤 Byron W Turnquest
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 00:43
CPC Classifications
C; C10; C10G; C10G45/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
A PROCESS FOR TREATING PETROLEUM RESIDUALS BOILING PRIMARILY ABOVE 950*F. AND CONTAINING METAL CONTAMINANTS CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF CONTACTING UNDER ESSENTIALLY ANHYDROUS CONDITIONS SAID RESIDUAL IN A ZONE UNDER HYDROCRACKING CONVERSION CONDITIONS SO THAT THERE IS A CONVERSION OF AT LEAST ABOUT 20 PERCENT OF SAID RESIDUAL TO LIQUID PRODUCTS BOILING BELOW ABOUT 950*F., AT A TEMPERATURE FROM ABOUT 750*F. TO 950*F. AND AT A HYDROGEN PARTIAL PRESSURE OF AT LEAST ABOUT 100 P.S.I.G. WITH A CATALYTIC AMOUNT OF HALOGEN HYDRIDE OF A HALOGEN HABING AN ATOMIC NUMBER FROM 35 TO 53 AND WITH A HYDROAROMATIC MATERIAL IN AN AMOUNT OF AT LEAST ABOUT 20% BASED ON THE RESIDUAL, AND SEPARATING FROM THE HYDROCRACKED PRODUCT A GAS OIL FRACTION AND A MATERIAL BOILING PRIMARILY ABOVE ABOUT 950*F.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
A PROCESS FOR TREATING PETROLEUM RESIDUALS BOILING PRIMARILY ABOVE 950*F. AND CONTAINING METAL CONTAMINANTS CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF CONTACTING UNDER ESSENTIALLY ANHYDROUS CONDITIONS SAID RESIDUAL IN A ZONE UNDER HYDROCRACKING CONVERSION CONDITIONS SO THAT THERE IS A CONVERSION OF AT LEAST ABOUT 20 PERCENT OF SAID RESIDUAL TO LIQUID PRODUCTS BOILING BELOW ABOUT 950*F., AT A TEMPERATURE FROM ABOUT 750*F. TO 950*F. AND AT A HYDROGEN PARTIAL PRESSURE OF AT LEAST ABOUT 100 P.S.I.G. WITH A CATALYTIC AMOUNT OF HALOGEN HYDRIDE OF A HALOGEN HABING AN ATOMIC NUMBER FROM 35 TO 53 AND WITH A HYDROAROMATIC MATERIAL IN AN AMOUNT OF AT LEAST ABOUT 20% BASED ON THE RESIDUAL, AND SEPARATING FROM THE HYDROCRACKED PRODUCT A GAS OIL FRACTION AND A MATERIAL BOILING PRIMARILY ABOVE ABOUT 950*F.
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) | 1965-07-16 | 1966-01-15 | 1966-07-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-07-16 | 1970-01-15 | 1970-07-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-07-16 | 1974-01-15 | 1974-07-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |