US3099619A
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Low temperature absorption of gasoline constituents from natural gas
Assignee: Phillips Petroleum Co
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Filing: 1960-03-07
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Granted: 1963-07-30
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Expires: 1980-03-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ernest A Harper
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 04:21
CPC Classifications
C; C10; C10G; C10G5/00; C10G5/04; C10G2300/00; C10G2300/10; C10G2300/1025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
A METHOD FOR THE REMOVAL OF GASOLINE CONSTITUENTS FROM A NATURAL GAS BY CONTACTING THE SAME WITH A LEAN OIL WHEN WATER IS PRESENT DURING THE CONTACTING WHICH COMPRISES ADDING A GLYCOL TO THE LEAN OIL BEFORE IT IS USED IN SAID CONTACTING, THE GLYCOL BEING OF A CHARRACTER AND ADDED IN AN AMOUNT SUCH THAT FORMATION OF HYDROCARRBON HYDRATES DURING SAID CONTACTING IS INHIBITED AND SAID AMOUNT BEING SUCH THAT AFTER SAID CONTACTING, PHASE SEPARATION CAB OCCUR TO FORM A RICH OIL PHASE AND A GLYCOL-WATER PHASE AND THEN CONTACTING SAID LEAN OIL, THUS MODIFIED, AND SAID NATURAL GAS WHILE SAID LEAN OIL CONTAINS SAID GLYCOL.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
107 words
A METHOD FOR THE REMOVAL OF GASOLINE CONSTITUENTS FROM A NATURAL GAS BY CONTACTING THE SAME WITH A LEAN OIL WHEN WATER IS PRESENT DURING THE CONTACTING WHICH COMPRISES ADDING A GLYCOL TO THE LEAN OIL BEFORE IT IS USED IN SAID CONTACTING, THE GLYCOL BEING OF A CHARRACTER AND ADDED IN AN AMOUNT SUCH THAT FORMATION OF HYDROCARRBON HYDRATES DURING SAID CONTACTING IS INHIBITED AND SAID AMOUNT BEING SUCH THAT AFTER SAID CONTACTING, PHASE SEPARATION CAB OCCUR TO FORM A RICH OIL PHASE AND A GLYCOL-WATER PHASE AND THEN CONTACTING SAID LEAN OIL, THUS MODIFIED, AND SAID NATURAL GAS WHILE SAID LEAN OIL CONTAINS SAID GLYCOL.
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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) | 1966-07-29 | 1967-01-28 | 1967-07-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-29 | 1971-01-28 | 1971-07-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-29 | 1975-01-28 | 1975-07-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |