US3050289A
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Heavy hydrocarbon recovery from petroliferous deposits by hydraulic washing
Assignee: Phillips Petroleum Co
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Filing: 1960-06-27
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Granted: 1962-08-21
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Expires: 1980-06-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert V Gerner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 17:51
CPC Classifications
C; C10; C10G; C10G1/00; C10G1/04; E; E21; E21C; E21C41/00; E21C41/26; E21C41/31
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
78 words
THE PROCESS FOR RECOVERING ABSORBED HYDROCARBON VALUES FROM A NATURALLY-OCCURRING PETROLIFEROUS DEPOSIT WHICH COMPRISES DIRECTING A JET OF FLUID HYDROCARBON SOLVENT AGAINST SAID DEPOSIT TO COMMINUTE THE SAME, SEPARATELY COLLECTING THE RESULTING SOLUTION AND THE RESULTING COMMINUTED DEPOSIT, RECOVERING SAID ADSORBED HYDROCARBON VALUES AND SAID HYDROCARBON SOLVENT FROM SAID COLLECTED DEPOSIT BY PASSING SAID COLLECTED DEPOSIT TO A STRIPPING ZONE, AND STRIPPING SAID ADSORBED HYDROCARBONS FROM SAID COLLECTED DEPOSIT BY PASSING SUPERHEATED STREAM COUNTERCURRENTLY THROUGH SAID STRIPPING ZONE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
78 words
THE PROCESS FOR RECOVERING ABSORBED HYDROCARBON VALUES FROM A NATURALLY-OCCURRING PETROLIFEROUS DEPOSIT WHICH COMPRISES DIRECTING A JET OF FLUID HYDROCARBON SOLVENT AGAINST SAID DEPOSIT TO COMMINUTE THE SAME, SEPARATELY COLLECTING THE RESULTING SOLUTION AND THE RESULTING COMMINUTED DEPOSIT, RECOVERING SAID ADSORBED HYDROCARBON VALUES AND SAID HYDROCARBON SOLVENT FROM SAID COLLECTED DEPOSIT BY PASSING SAID COLLECTED DEPOSIT TO A STRIPPING ZONE, AND STRIPPING SAID ADSORBED HYDROCARBONS FROM SAID COLLECTED DEPOSIT BY PASSING SUPERHEATED STREAM COUNTERCURRENTLY THROUGH SAID STRIPPING ZONE.
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) | 1965-08-20 | 1966-02-19 | 1966-08-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-08-20 | 1970-02-19 | 1970-08-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-08-20 | 1974-02-19 | 1974-08-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |