US3129164A
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Method of treating and pipelining of crude shale oil-coal slurries
Assignee: Cameron and Jones Inc
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Filing: 1961-06-30
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Granted: 1964-04-14
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Expires: 1981-06-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Russell J Cameron
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 12:28
CPC Classifications
C; C10; C10G; C10G9/00; B; B65; B65G; B65G53/00; B65G53/30; C10L; C10L1/00; C10L1/32; C10L1/322; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/0318; Y10T137/0391
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
THE METHOD OF PIPELINING CRUDE SHALE OIL AND COAL SLURRIES COMPRISING; ADMIXING A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF FINELY DIVIDED COAL WITH SHALE UP TO ABOUT FIFTY PERCENT COAL BASED UPON THE SHALE OIL, SAID COAL HAVING A PARTICLE SIZE IN THE RANGE OF ABOUT 10 TO 200 MESH; THERMALLY CRACKING THE COAL AND SHALE OIL ADMIXTURE IN THE RANGE OF FROM ABOUT 850*F. TO ABOUT 950*F. FOR A PERIOD OF TIME SUFFICIENT TO VISCOSITY BREAK THE SHALE OIL AND TO CARBONIZE THE COAL RELEASING LIQUID PRODUCTS THEREFROM TO PRODUCE A PUMPABLE SLURRY OF COAL AND SHALE OIL; TRANSPORTING THE SAID PUMPABLE SLURRY VIA A PIPELINE TO A TERMINAL POINT; AND, CRACKING THE SAID SLURRY AT SAID TERMINAL TO PROVIDE AS PRODUCTS A REFINERY FEED STOCK AND A FUEL.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
127 words
THE METHOD OF PIPELINING CRUDE SHALE OIL AND COAL SLURRIES COMPRISING; ADMIXING A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF FINELY DIVIDED COAL WITH SHALE UP TO ABOUT FIFTY PERCENT COAL BASED UPON THE SHALE OIL, SAID COAL HAVING A PARTICLE SIZE IN THE RANGE OF ABOUT 10 TO 200 MESH; THERMALLY CRACKING THE COAL AND SHALE OIL ADMIXTURE IN THE RANGE OF FROM ABOUT 850*F. TO ABOUT 950*F. FOR A PERIOD OF TIME SUFFICIENT TO VISCOSITY BREAK THE SHALE OIL AND TO CARBONIZE THE COAL RELEASING LIQUID PRODUCTS THEREFROM TO PRODUCE A PUMPABLE SLURRY OF COAL AND SHALE OIL; TRANSPORTING THE SAID PUMPABLE SLURRY VIA A PIPELINE TO A TERMINAL POINT; AND, CRACKING THE SAID SLURRY AT SAID TERMINAL TO PROVIDE AS PRODUCTS A REFINERY FEED STOCK AND A FUEL.
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) | 1967-04-14 | 1967-10-14 | 1968-04-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-04-14 | 1971-10-14 | 1972-04-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-04-14 | 1975-10-14 | 1976-04-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |