US3126331A
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Purifying hydrocarbons
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Filing: —
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Granted: 1964-03-24
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Expires: 1981-03-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
No inventors recorded.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 21:50
CPC Classifications
C; C10; C10G; C10G29/00; C10G29/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
78 words
A PROCESS COMPRISING MIXING AN IMPURE HYDROCARBON HAVING AT LEAST ONE IMPURITY WHICH IN STORAGE TENDS TO CAUSE A HARMFUL CHANGE IN THE PROPERTIES OF SAID HYDROCARBON, WITH AN AMOUNT OF A PARAFFINIC ALCOHOL HAVING FEWER THAN FIVE CARBON ATOMS IN EXCESS OF THAT REQUIRED TO COMPLETELY REACT WITH ALL OF THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED IMPURITY PRESENT IN THE HYDROCARBON, AND PASSING THE MIXTURE OF ALCOHOL AND HYDROCARBON OVER A SOLID, ACID-TYPE CATALYST AT A TEMPERATURE OF 500 TO 1100*F.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
78 words
A PROCESS COMPRISING MIXING AN IMPURE HYDROCARBON HAVING AT LEAST ONE IMPURITY WHICH IN STORAGE TENDS TO CAUSE A HARMFUL CHANGE IN THE PROPERTIES OF SAID HYDROCARBON, WITH AN AMOUNT OF A PARAFFINIC ALCOHOL HAVING FEWER THAN FIVE CARBON ATOMS IN EXCESS OF THAT REQUIRED TO COMPLETELY REACT WITH ALL OF THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED IMPURITY PRESENT IN THE HYDROCARBON, AND PASSING THE MIXTURE OF ALCOHOL AND HYDROCARBON OVER A SOLID, ACID-TYPE CATALYST AT A TEMPERATURE OF 500 TO 1100*F.
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) | 1967-03-24 | 1967-09-23 | 1968-03-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-03-24 | 1971-09-23 | 1972-03-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-03-24 | 1975-09-23 | 1976-03-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |