US3172832A
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Hydrocarbon conversion apparatus and process
Assignee: —
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Filing: 1962-03-16
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Granted: 1965-03-09
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Expires: 1982-03-16
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
2026-10-27 08:30
CPC Classifications
C; C10; C10G; C10G49/00; C10G49/002; B; B01; B01J; B01J19/00; B01J19/02; B01J8/00; B01J8/0005; B01J8/02; B01J8/04; B01J8/0446; B01J8/0449; B01J8/0453; B01J8/0492; B01J2208/00; B01J2208/00008; B01J2208/00017; B01J2208/00026; B01J2208/00035; B01J2208/00044; B01J2208/00061; B01J2208/00327; B01J2208/00336; B01J2208/00353; B01J2208/00371; B01J2219/00; B01J2219/02; B01J2219/0204; B01J2219/0236
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
THE METHOD OF PREVENTING ATTACK BY CORROSIVE VAPORS ON THE INTERIOR OF THE SHELL OF A REACTOR, SAID REACTOR COMPRISING AN ELONGATED REACTOR SHELL AND A CONTINUOUS, ELONGATED METAL INNER LINER FORMING A REACITON ZONE AND SO LOCATED WITHIN SAID SHELL AS TO PROVIDE AN ELONGATED ANNULUS COMPLETELY SURROUNDING THE ENTIRE OUTER VERTICAL SURFACE OF SAID LINER BETWEEN SAID SHELL AND SAID LINER, SAID REACTOR FURTHER COMPRISING A HYDROCARBON INLET AT AN UPPER PORTION OF SAID SHELL COMMUNICATING WITH SAID REACTION ZONE AND A REACTION MIX OUTLET AT A LOWER PORTION OF SAID SHELL COMMUNICATING WITH SAID REACTION ZONE, SAID METHOD COMPRISING CONTINUOUSLY DURING REACTOR OPERATION PASSING A NON-CORROSIVE PURGE FLUID INTO SAID ANNULUS, THENCE THROUGH AT LEAST A SUBSTANTIAL PORTION OF SAID ANNULUS, AND THENCE FROM SAID ANNULUS INTO CONTACT WITH THE INCOMING REACTOR FEED COMPONENTS.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
137 words
THE METHOD OF PREVENTING ATTACK BY CORROSIVE VAPORS ON THE INTERIOR OF THE SHELL OF A REACTOR, SAID REACTOR COMPRISING AN ELONGATED REACTOR SHELL AND A CONTINUOUS, ELONGATED METAL INNER LINER FORMING A REACITON ZONE AND SO LOCATED WITHIN SAID SHELL AS TO PROVIDE AN ELONGATED ANNULUS COMPLETELY SURROUNDING THE ENTIRE OUTER VERTICAL SURFACE OF SAID LINER BETWEEN SAID SHELL AND SAID LINER, SAID REACTOR FURTHER COMPRISING A HYDROCARBON INLET AT AN UPPER PORTION OF SAID SHELL COMMUNICATING WITH SAID REACTION ZONE AND A REACTION MIX OUTLET AT A LOWER PORTION OF SAID SHELL COMMUNICATING WITH SAID REACTION ZONE, SAID METHOD COMPRISING CONTINUOUSLY DURING REACTOR OPERATION PASSING A NON-CORROSIVE PURGE FLUID INTO SAID ANNULUS, THENCE THROUGH AT LEAST A SUBSTANTIAL PORTION OF SAID ANNULUS, AND THENCE FROM SAID ANNULUS INTO CONTACT WITH THE INCOMING REACTOR FEED COMPONENTS.
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) | 1968-03-08 | 1968-09-07 | 1969-03-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-03-08 | 1972-09-07 | 1973-03-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-03-08 | 1976-09-07 | 1977-03-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |