US3100141A
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Fixed bed apparatus for the catalytic conversion of hydrocarbons
Assignee: Sunoco Inc
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Filing: 1960-10-18
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Granted: 1963-08-06
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Expires: 1980-10-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Roy L Donovan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 16:31
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01J; B01J8/00; B01J8/005; B01J8/007; C; C10; C10G; C10G35/00; C10G35/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
A FIXED BED REACTOR VESSEL FOR THE CATALYTIC CONVERSION OF HYDROCARBONS CONTAINING ENTRAINED SOLID PARTICLES WHICH COMPRISES IN COMBINATION: A NORMALLY VERTICALLY DISPOSED SHELL HAVING A REACTION ZONE CONTAINING CATALYST LOCATED THEREIN, INLET MEANS IN THE UPPER PORTION OF SAID SHELL AND ABOVE SAID REACTION ZONE; OUTLET MEANS FOR REMOVING THE CONVERSION PRODUCTS FROM SAID VESSEL; MEANS OR MAINTAINING A FIXED BED OF CATALYST IN SAID REACTION ZONE THROUGH WHICH SAID HYDROCARBON STREAM MUST PASS IN FLOWING FROM SAID INLET MEANS TO AID OUTLET MEANS; A GRAVITY-SETTLING CHAMBER HAVING AN IMPERFORATE BOTTOM FOR THE COLLECTION OF ENTRAINED SOLID PARTICLES AND A PERFORATE UPPER PORTION FOR RELEASING CLEANED HYDROCARBONS, SAID CHAMBER MOUNTED WITHIN SAID REACTOR SHELL AS A SEPARATE AND DISTINCT UNIT THEREFROM ABOVE THE REACTION ZONE AND CONNECTED DIRECTLY WITH SAID INLET MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
A FIXED BED REACTOR VESSEL FOR THE CATALYTIC CONVERSION OF HYDROCARBONS CONTAINING ENTRAINED SOLID PARTICLES WHICH COMPRISES IN COMBINATION: A NORMALLY VERTICALLY DISPOSED SHELL HAVING A REACTION ZONE CONTAINING CATALYST LOCATED THEREIN, INLET MEANS IN THE UPPER PORTION OF SAID SHELL AND ABOVE SAID REACTION ZONE; OUTLET MEANS FOR REMOVING THE CONVERSION PRODUCTS FROM SAID VESSEL; MEANS OR MAINTAINING A FIXED BED OF CATALYST IN SAID REACTION ZONE THROUGH WHICH SAID HYDROCARBON STREAM MUST PASS IN FLOWING FROM SAID INLET MEANS TO AID OUTLET MEANS; A GRAVITY-SETTLING CHAMBER HAVING AN IMPERFORATE BOTTOM FOR THE COLLECTION OF ENTRAINED SOLID PARTICLES AND A PERFORATE UPPER PORTION FOR RELEASING CLEANED HYDROCARBONS, SAID CHAMBER MOUNTED WITHIN SAID REACTOR SHELL AS A SEPARATE AND DISTINCT UNIT THEREFROM ABOVE THE REACTION ZONE AND CONNECTED DIRECTLY WITH SAID INLET MEANS.
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) | 1966-08-05 | 1967-02-04 | 1967-08-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-08-05 | 1971-02-04 | 1971-08-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-08-05 | 1975-02-04 | 1975-08-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |