US3080692A
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Adsorption process and apparatus for gas dehydration and hydrocarbon recovery
Assignee: Cameron Solutions Inc
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Filing: 1960-07-11
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Granted: 1963-03-12
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Expires: 1980-07-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Staley Edwin Hale
- 👤 Jr Alex W Francis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 20:31
CPC Classifications
C; C10; C10G; C10G5/00; C10G5/02; C07; C07C; C07C7/00; C07C7/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
168 words
IN THE REMOVAL OF WATER VAPOR AND CONDENSABLE HYDROCARBONS FROM NATURAL GAS INVOLVING THE CONTACT OF ADSORBENT MATERIAL WITH A MAIN FLOW STREAM OF GAS WITH RESULTANT ADSORPTION OF THE WATER AND CONDENSABLE HYDROCARBONS BY THE ADSORBENT MATERIAL AND THE SUBSEQUENT TREATMENT OF THE ADSORBENT MATERIAL WITH A HEATED REACTIVATION AGENT TO VAPORIZE AND REMOVE THE WATER AND CONDENSABLE HYDROCARBONS AND THEREBY REACTIVATE THE ADSORBENT MATERIAL FOR FURTHER CONTACT WITH THE MAIN FLOW STREAM OF NATURAL GASES; SEQUENTIALLY PLACING A SERIES OF BEDS OF ADSORBENT MATERIAL INTO AT LEAST ONE ADSORPTION STAGE, A PRE-ACTIVATION PURGE STAGE, AN ACTIVATION STAGE, AND A POST-ACTIVATION PURGE STAGE; CONTINUOUSLY DIRECTING A FLOW OF THE GAS TO BE TREATED UNDER HIGH PRESSURE THROUGH THE ADSORPTION STAGE SO THE WATER AND CONDENSABLE HYDROCARBONS ARE REMOVED BY ADSORPTION ON THE ADSORBENT MATERIAL; CONTINUOUSLY HEATING AND RECYCLING A FLOW OF ACTIVATION GAS IN A CAPTIVE CIRCUIT THROUGH THE ACTIVATION STAGE TO DESORB THE WATER AND CONDENSABLE HYDROCARBONS CONTAINED IN THE BEDS OF ADSORBENT MATERIAL AS THE
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
168 words
IN THE REMOVAL OF WATER VAPOR AND CONDENSABLE HYDROCARBONS FROM NATURAL GAS INVOLVING THE CONTACT OF ADSORBENT MATERIAL WITH A MAIN FLOW STREAM OF GAS WITH RESULTANT ADSORPTION OF THE WATER AND CONDENSABLE HYDROCARBONS BY THE ADSORBENT MATERIAL AND THE SUBSEQUENT TREATMENT OF THE ADSORBENT MATERIAL WITH A HEATED REACTIVATION AGENT TO VAPORIZE AND REMOVE THE WATER AND CONDENSABLE HYDROCARBONS AND THEREBY REACTIVATE THE ADSORBENT MATERIAL FOR FURTHER CONTACT WITH THE MAIN FLOW STREAM OF NATURAL GASES; SEQUENTIALLY PLACING A SERIES OF BEDS OF ADSORBENT MATERIAL INTO AT LEAST ONE ADSORPTION STAGE, A PRE-ACTIVATION PURGE STAGE, AN ACTIVATION STAGE, AND A POST-ACTIVATION PURGE STAGE; CONTINUOUSLY DIRECTING A FLOW OF THE GAS TO BE TREATED UNDER HIGH PRESSURE THROUGH THE ADSORPTION STAGE SO THE WATER AND CONDENSABLE HYDROCARBONS ARE REMOVED BY ADSORPTION ON THE ADSORBENT MATERIAL; CONTINUOUSLY HEATING AND RECYCLING A FLOW OF ACTIVATION GAS IN A CAPTIVE CIRCUIT THROUGH THE ACTIVATION STAGE TO DESORB THE WATER AND CONDENSABLE HYDROCARBONS CONTAINED IN THE BEDS OF ADSORBENT MATERIAL AS THE
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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) | 1966-03-11 | 1966-09-10 | 1967-03-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-03-11 | 1970-09-10 | 1971-03-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-03-11 | 1974-09-10 | 1975-03-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |