US3116987A
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Process and apparatus for removal of water from a fluid stream
Assignee: Black Sivalls and Bryson Inc
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Filing: 1960-10-27
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Granted: 1964-01-07
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Expires: 1980-10-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph D Honerkamp
- 👤 William L Scheirman
- 👤 Lawton L Laurence
- 👤 Eugene L Mccarthy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 18:40
CPC Classifications
C; C10; C10G; C10G5/00; C10G5/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
THE PROCESS OF DEHYDRATING A NATURAL GAS STREAM COMPRISING, INITIALLY SEPARATING THE LIQUID COMPONENT FROM THE GASEOUS COMPONENT OF THE NATURAL GAS STREAM, ADSORBING WATER AND WATER VAPOR FROM SAID GASEOUS COMPONENT, WITHDRAWING A PORTION OF SAID NATURAL GAS STREAM, ADSORBING THE WATER AND WATER VAPOR FROM SAID WITHDRAWN PORTION OF SAID NATURAL GAS STREAM, THEREAFTER FLOWING SAID WITHDRAWN PORTION OF SAID NATURAL GAS STREAM IN INTIMATE CONTACT WITH SAID LIQUID COMPONENT OF SAID NATURAL GAS STREAM WHEREBY THE WATER IN SAID LIQUID COMPONENT IS STRIPPED THEREFROM BY SAID WITHDRAWN PORTION OF SAID NATURAL GAS STREAM, FLOWING SAID WITHDRAWN PORTION AFTER CONTACT WITH SAID LIQUID COMPONENT INTO SAID NATURAL GAS STREAM AND PERIODICALLY REGENERATING THE NATURAL ADSORBING WATER AND WATER VAPOR FROM SAID GASEOUS COMPONENT AND THE MATERIAL ADSORBING WATER AND WATER VAPOR FROM SAID WITHDRAWN PORTION OF SAID NATURAL GAS STREAM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
THE PROCESS OF DEHYDRATING A NATURAL GAS STREAM COMPRISING, INITIALLY SEPARATING THE LIQUID COMPONENT FROM THE GASEOUS COMPONENT OF THE NATURAL GAS STREAM, ADSORBING WATER AND WATER VAPOR FROM SAID GASEOUS COMPONENT, WITHDRAWING A PORTION OF SAID NATURAL GAS STREAM, ADSORBING THE WATER AND WATER VAPOR FROM SAID WITHDRAWN PORTION OF SAID NATURAL GAS STREAM, THEREAFTER FLOWING SAID WITHDRAWN PORTION OF SAID NATURAL GAS STREAM IN INTIMATE CONTACT WITH SAID LIQUID COMPONENT OF SAID NATURAL GAS STREAM WHEREBY THE WATER IN SAID LIQUID COMPONENT IS STRIPPED THEREFROM BY SAID WITHDRAWN PORTION OF SAID NATURAL GAS STREAM, FLOWING SAID WITHDRAWN PORTION AFTER CONTACT WITH SAID LIQUID COMPONENT INTO SAID NATURAL GAS STREAM AND PERIODICALLY REGENERATING THE NATURAL ADSORBING WATER AND WATER VAPOR FROM SAID GASEOUS COMPONENT AND THE MATERIAL ADSORBING WATER AND WATER VAPOR FROM SAID WITHDRAWN PORTION OF SAID NATURAL GAS STREAM.
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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) | 1967-01-06 | 1967-07-08 | 1968-01-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-01-06 | 1971-07-08 | 1972-01-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-01-06 | 1975-07-08 | 1976-01-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |