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System for filling closed containers with volatile liquids
Assignee: ExxonMobil Technology and Engineering Co
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Filing: 1961-08-16
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Granted: 1963-10-08
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Expires: 1981-08-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul R Green
- 👤 Franklin G Palcanis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 13:06
CPC Classifications
F; F17; F17C; F17C7/00; F17C7/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
229 words
A SYSTEM FOR FILLING CLOSED CONTAINERS WITH VOLATILE LIQUIDS, SAID SYSTEM COMPRISING (1) A CLOSED STORAGE CONTAINER FOR LIQUEFIED PRODUCT MATERIALS UNDER PRESSURE SUCH AS LIQUEFIED PROPANE OR LIQUEFIED BUTANE, SAID STORAGE CONTAINER HAVING A BOTTOM INTERIOR REGION, (2) A PRODUCT PUMP HAVING AN INLET SIDE AND AN OUTLET SIDE, (3) A LIQUID DISCHARGE LINE EXTENDING FROM THE BOTTOM INTERIOR REGION OF SAID STORAGE CONTAINER TO THE INLET SIDE OF SAID PRODUCT PUMP, (4) A CLOSED SPLASH TANK HAVING AN INTERIOR REGION INCLUDING A TOP AND A BOTTOM, (5) A LIQUID DISCHARGE LINE EXTENDING FROM THE OUTLET SIDE OF SAID PRODUCT PUMP TO THE TOP INTERIOR REGION OF SAID SPLASH TANK, (6) A LIQUID DISCHARGE LINE EXTENDING FROM THE BOTTOM INTERIOR REGION OF SAID SPLASH TANK, SAID LINE HAVING AND OUTLET END REMOVED FROM SAID SPLASH TANK WHICH IS ADAPTED TO BE CONNECTED TO A CLOSED RECEIVING CONTAINER, AND SAID LINE INCLUDING VALVE MEANS CLOSELY ADJACENT ITS OUTLET END WHEREBY THE FLOW OF LIQUID THROUGH SAID LINE MAY BE STOPPED, AND (7) A VAPOR RETURN LINE EXTENDNG TO THE INTERIOR REGION OF SAID SPLASH TANK, SAID LINE HAVING AN INLET END REMOVED FROM SAID SPLASH TANK WHICH IS ADAPTED TO BE CONNECTED TO A CLOSED RECEIVING CONTAINER, AND SAID LINE INCLUDING VALVE MEANS CLOSELY ADJACENT ITS INLET END WHEREBY THE FLOW OF VAPOR THROUGH SAID LINE MAY BE STOPPED.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
229 words
A SYSTEM FOR FILLING CLOSED CONTAINERS WITH VOLATILE LIQUIDS, SAID SYSTEM COMPRISING (1) A CLOSED STORAGE CONTAINER FOR LIQUEFIED PRODUCT MATERIALS UNDER PRESSURE SUCH AS LIQUEFIED PROPANE OR LIQUEFIED BUTANE, SAID STORAGE CONTAINER HAVING A BOTTOM INTERIOR REGION, (2) A PRODUCT PUMP HAVING AN INLET SIDE AND AN OUTLET SIDE, (3) A LIQUID DISCHARGE LINE EXTENDING FROM THE BOTTOM INTERIOR REGION OF SAID STORAGE CONTAINER TO THE INLET SIDE OF SAID PRODUCT PUMP, (4) A CLOSED SPLASH TANK HAVING AN INTERIOR REGION INCLUDING A TOP AND A BOTTOM, (5) A LIQUID DISCHARGE LINE EXTENDING FROM THE OUTLET SIDE OF SAID PRODUCT PUMP TO THE TOP INTERIOR REGION OF SAID SPLASH TANK, (6) A LIQUID DISCHARGE LINE EXTENDING FROM THE BOTTOM INTERIOR REGION OF SAID SPLASH TANK, SAID LINE HAVING AND OUTLET END REMOVED FROM SAID SPLASH TANK WHICH IS ADAPTED TO BE CONNECTED TO A CLOSED RECEIVING CONTAINER, AND SAID LINE INCLUDING VALVE MEANS CLOSELY ADJACENT ITS OUTLET END WHEREBY THE FLOW OF LIQUID THROUGH SAID LINE MAY BE STOPPED, AND (7) A VAPOR RETURN LINE EXTENDNG TO THE INTERIOR REGION OF SAID SPLASH TANK, SAID LINE HAVING AN INLET END REMOVED FROM SAID SPLASH TANK WHICH IS ADAPTED TO BE CONNECTED TO A CLOSED RECEIVING CONTAINER, AND SAID LINE INCLUDING VALVE MEANS CLOSELY ADJACENT ITS INLET END WHEREBY THE FLOW OF VAPOR THROUGH SAID LINE MAY BE STOPPED.
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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) | 1966-10-07 | 1967-04-08 | 1967-10-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-10-07 | 1971-04-08 | 1971-10-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-10-07 | 1975-04-08 | 1975-10-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |