US3165463A
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Hydrorefining of crude oil and catalyst therefor
Assignee: Universal Oil Products Co
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Filing: 1962-07-02
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Granted: 1965-01-12
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Expires: 1982-07-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William K T Gleim
- 👤 John G Gatsis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 21:56
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01J; B01J37/00; B01J37/20; C; C10; C10G; C10G2300/00; C10G2300/10; C10G2300/107
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
A PROCESS FRO HYDROREFINING A HYDROCARBON CHARGE STOCK WHICH COMPRISES THE STEPS OF: (A) ADMIXING SAID HYDROCARBON CHARGE STOCK WITH AN ORGANO-METALLIC COMPOUND IN WHICH THE METAL IS SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF VANADIUM, NIOBIUM, TANTALUM, MOLYBDENUM, TUNGSTEN, IRON, COBALT AND NICKEL; (B) DECOMPOSING SAID ORGANO-METALLIC COMPOUND IN SAID CHARGE STOCK AND SULFIDING THE RESULTING DOLLOIDAL SUSPENSION TO FORM THE SULFIDE OF SAID METAL; (C) REACTING THE METAL SULFIDE-CONTAINING DOLLOIDAL SUSPENSION WITH HYDROGEN AT A TEMPERATURE ABOVE ABOUT 225*C. AND AT A PRESSURE GREATER THAN 500 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH GAUGE; (D) SEPARATING THE REACTION PRODUCT TO PROVIDE A GASEOUS PHASE CONTAINING HYDROGEN SULFIDE, A HYDROREFINED LIQUID PRODUCT SUBSTANTIALLY FREE FROM CATALYTIC SOLIDS AND A CATALYST-CONTAINING SLUDGE; (E) SULFIDING AT LEAST A PORTION OF SAID CATALYST-CONTAINING SLUDGE, ADMIXING THE SLUDGE WITH SAID HYDROCARBON CHARGE STOCK AND REACTING THE RESULTING COLLOIDAL SUSPENSION AS AFORESAID.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
A PROCESS FRO HYDROREFINING A HYDROCARBON CHARGE STOCK WHICH COMPRISES THE STEPS OF: (A) ADMIXING SAID HYDROCARBON CHARGE STOCK WITH AN ORGANO-METALLIC COMPOUND IN WHICH THE METAL IS SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF VANADIUM, NIOBIUM, TANTALUM, MOLYBDENUM, TUNGSTEN, IRON, COBALT AND NICKEL; (B) DECOMPOSING SAID ORGANO-METALLIC COMPOUND IN SAID CHARGE STOCK AND SULFIDING THE RESULTING DOLLOIDAL SUSPENSION TO FORM THE SULFIDE OF SAID METAL; (C) REACTING THE METAL SULFIDE-CONTAINING DOLLOIDAL SUSPENSION WITH HYDROGEN AT A TEMPERATURE ABOVE ABOUT 225*C. AND AT A PRESSURE GREATER THAN 500 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH GAUGE; (D) SEPARATING THE REACTION PRODUCT TO PROVIDE A GASEOUS PHASE CONTAINING HYDROGEN SULFIDE, A HYDROREFINED LIQUID PRODUCT SUBSTANTIALLY FREE FROM CATALYTIC SOLIDS AND A CATALYST-CONTAINING SLUDGE; (E) SULFIDING AT LEAST A PORTION OF SAID CATALYST-CONTAINING SLUDGE, ADMIXING THE SLUDGE WITH SAID HYDROCARBON CHARGE STOCK AND REACTING THE RESULTING COLLOIDAL SUSPENSION AS AFORESAID.
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) | 1968-01-12 | 1968-07-13 | 1969-01-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-01-12 | 1972-07-13 | 1973-01-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-01-12 | 1976-07-13 | 1977-01-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |