US3245205A
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Method and apparatus for processing a natural gas stream
Assignee: Black Sivalls and Bryson Inc
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Filing: 1963-05-13
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Granted: 1966-04-12
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Expires: 1983-05-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Eugene L Mccarthy
- 👤 Robert E Mcminn
- 👤 Marvin S Worley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 07:20
CPC Classifications
C; C10; C10G; C10G5/00; C10G5/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
IN A CONTINUOUS CYCLIC PROCESS FOR PROCESSING A NATURAL GAS STREAM IN A SYSTEM CONTAINING AT LEAST THREE ADSORBENT BEDS WHEREIN EACH OF SAID BEDS PASSES CONSECUTIVELY THROUGH AN ADSORPTION CYCLE, AN OPEN TYPE HEATING CYCLE, AND AN OPEN TYPE COOLING CYCLE, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING, SEPARATING SAID NATURAL GAS STREAM INTO FIRST AND SECOND PORTIONS, PASSING SAID FIRST PORTION THE BED WHICH IS ON THE ABSORPTION CYCLE TO REMOVE CONDENSABLES FROM THE FIRST PORTION THEREBY PROVIDING A STRIPPED GAS LEAVING SAID FIRST BED, SIMULTANEOUSLY PASSING SAID SECOND PORTION SUCCESSIVELY AND IN SERIES THROUGH A HEATER TO PROVIDE A HOT REGENERATION GAS, THROUGH ANOTHER BED OF ABSORBENT MATERIAL WHICH WAS SUBSTANTIALLY SATURATED WITH SAID CONDENSABLES DURING A PREVIOUS ADSORPTION CYCLE
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
IN A CONTINUOUS CYCLIC PROCESS FOR PROCESSING A NATURAL GAS STREAM IN A SYSTEM CONTAINING AT LEAST THREE ADSORBENT BEDS WHEREIN EACH OF SAID BEDS PASSES CONSECUTIVELY THROUGH AN ADSORPTION CYCLE, AN OPEN TYPE HEATING CYCLE, AND AN OPEN TYPE COOLING CYCLE, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING, SEPARATING SAID NATURAL GAS STREAM INTO FIRST AND SECOND PORTIONS, PASSING SAID FIRST PORTION THE BED WHICH IS ON THE ABSORPTION CYCLE TO REMOVE CONDENSABLES FROM THE FIRST PORTION THEREBY PROVIDING A STRIPPED GAS LEAVING SAID FIRST BED, SIMULTANEOUSLY PASSING SAID SECOND PORTION SUCCESSIVELY AND IN SERIES THROUGH A HEATER TO PROVIDE A HOT REGENERATION GAS, THROUGH ANOTHER BED OF ABSORBENT MATERIAL WHICH WAS SUBSTANTIALLY SATURATED WITH SAID CONDENSABLES DURING A PREVIOUS ADSORPTION CYCLE
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) | 1969-04-11 | 1969-10-11 | 1970-04-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-04-11 | 1973-10-11 | 1974-04-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-04-11 | 1977-10-11 | 1978-04-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |