US3095887A
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Stream blending method and apparatus
Assignee: Phillips Petroleum Co
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Filing: 1961-03-27
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Granted: 1963-07-02
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Expires: 1981-03-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Dale E Lupfer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 09:45
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01F; B01F35/00; B01F35/80; B01F35/82; B01F35/20; B01F35/22; B01F35/2201; B01F35/2203; B01F23/00; B01F23/40; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/0318; Y10T137/0324; Y10T137/0329; Y10T137/0363; Y10T137/2496; Y10T137/2499; Y10T137/2514
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
A METHOD OF CONTINUOUSLY BLENDING A FIRST FLUID STREAM CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF COMPONENTS A AND B IN VARIABLE RATIO WITH A SECOND FLUID STREAM CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF COMPONENT B TO FORM A THIRD STREAM CONTAINING COMPONENTS A AND B IN A SUBSTANTIALLY RATIO AND FLOW RATE WHICH COMPRISES ANALYZING A SAMPLE OF SAID FIRST STREAM FOR COMPONENT A, PRODUCING A FIRST SIGNAL AS A FUNCTION OF THE FRACTION OF SAID FIRST STREAM THAT IS COMPONENT A, PRODUCING A SECOND SIGNAL AS A FUNCTION OF THE RATIO OF SAID FRACTION TO THE DESIRED FLOW RATE OF COMPONENT A IN SAID THIRD STREAM, REGULATING THE FLOW RATE OF SAID FIRST STREAM IN RESPONSE TO SAID SECOND SIGNAL, PRODUCING A THIRD SIGNL AS A FUNCTION OF THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE DESIRED FLOW RATE OF SAID THIRD STREAM AND SAID FLOW RATE OF SAID FIRST STREAM, AND REGULATING THE FLOW RATE OF SAID SECOND STREAM IN RESPONSE TO SAID THIRD SIGNAL.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
157 words
A METHOD OF CONTINUOUSLY BLENDING A FIRST FLUID STREAM CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF COMPONENTS A AND B IN VARIABLE RATIO WITH A SECOND FLUID STREAM CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF COMPONENT B TO FORM A THIRD STREAM CONTAINING COMPONENTS A AND B IN A SUBSTANTIALLY RATIO AND FLOW RATE WHICH COMPRISES ANALYZING A SAMPLE OF SAID FIRST STREAM FOR COMPONENT A, PRODUCING A FIRST SIGNAL AS A FUNCTION OF THE FRACTION OF SAID FIRST STREAM THAT IS COMPONENT A, PRODUCING A SECOND SIGNAL AS A FUNCTION OF THE RATIO OF SAID FRACTION TO THE DESIRED FLOW RATE OF COMPONENT A IN SAID THIRD STREAM, REGULATING THE FLOW RATE OF SAID FIRST STREAM IN RESPONSE TO SAID SECOND SIGNAL, PRODUCING A THIRD SIGNL AS A FUNCTION OF THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE DESIRED FLOW RATE OF SAID THIRD STREAM AND SAID FLOW RATE OF SAID FIRST STREAM, AND REGULATING THE FLOW RATE OF SAID SECOND STREAM IN RESPONSE TO SAID THIRD SIGNAL.
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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) | 1966-07-01 | 1966-12-31 | 1967-07-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-01 | 1970-12-31 | 1971-07-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-01 | 1974-12-31 | 1975-07-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |