US3130027A
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Control system for fluid separation
Assignee: Phillips Petroleum Co
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Filing: 1962-08-23
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Granted: 1964-04-21
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Expires: 1982-08-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ernest A Harper
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 21:57
CPC Classifications
F; F25; F25J; F25J3/00; F25J3/06; F25J3/063; F25J3/066; F25J3/0605; F25J3/061; F25J3/0635; F25J3/0685; F25J3/069; F25J2280/00; F25J2280/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
A PROCESS FOR SEPARATING A COMPONENT FROM A MIXTURE CONTAINING SAID COMPONENT COMPRISING COOLING SAID MIXTURE, INTRODUCING THE THUS COOLED MIXTURE INTO A FIRST SEPARATION ZONE, WITHDRAWING LIQUID FROM SAID FIRST SEPARATION ZONE, INTRODUCING THE THUS WITHDRAWN LIQUID INTO A SECOND SEPARATION ZONE AT A RATE RESPONSIVE TO THE DIFFERENCE IN PRESSURE BETWEEN SAID FIRST AND SECOND SEPARATION ZONES, WITHDRAWING VAPOR FROM SAID FIRST SEPARATION ZONE AT A RATE RESPONSIVE TO THE LIQUID LEVEL IN SAID FIRST SEPARATION ZONE, WITHDRAWING VAPOR FROM SAID SECOND SEPARATION ZONE AT A RATE RESPONSIVE TO THE LIQUID LEVEL IN SAID SECOND
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
A PROCESS FOR SEPARATING A COMPONENT FROM A MIXTURE CONTAINING SAID COMPONENT COMPRISING COOLING SAID MIXTURE, INTRODUCING THE THUS COOLED MIXTURE INTO A FIRST SEPARATION ZONE, WITHDRAWING LIQUID FROM SAID FIRST SEPARATION ZONE, INTRODUCING THE THUS WITHDRAWN LIQUID INTO A SECOND SEPARATION ZONE AT A RATE RESPONSIVE TO THE DIFFERENCE IN PRESSURE BETWEEN SAID FIRST AND SECOND SEPARATION ZONES, WITHDRAWING VAPOR FROM SAID FIRST SEPARATION ZONE AT A RATE RESPONSIVE TO THE LIQUID LEVEL IN SAID FIRST SEPARATION ZONE, WITHDRAWING VAPOR FROM SAID SECOND SEPARATION ZONE AT A RATE RESPONSIVE TO THE LIQUID LEVEL IN SAID SECOND
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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) | 1967-04-21 | 1967-10-21 | 1968-04-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-04-21 | 1971-10-21 | 1972-04-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-04-21 | 1975-10-21 | 1976-04-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |