US3264038A
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Process for transporting solids in pipelines
Assignee: ConocoPhillips Co
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Filing: 1964-07-08
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Granted: 1966-08-02
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Expires: 1984-07-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 D Arcy A Shock
- 👤 John M Crawford
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 22:38
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G53/00; B65G53/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
79 words
A PROCESS FOR TRANSPORTING A LIQUID AND A COMMINUTED SOLID, SAID SOLID BEING UNSTABLE IN SAID LIQUID, SIMULTANEOUSLY THROUGH A COMMON PIPELINE COMPRISING: COATING THE SOLID PARTICLES WITH A COATING MATERIAL WHICH IS OSOLID AND INSOLUBLE IN AND UNREACTIVE WITH SAID LIQUID UNDER THE CONDITIONS OF TRANSPORTATION; INTIMATELY MIXING THE COATED SOLID PARTICLES WITH SAID LIQUID TO FORM A PUMPABLE SLURRY; PUMPING SAID SLURRY THROUGH SAID PIPELINE TO A DESTINATION; AND REMOVING THE COATED SOLID PARTICLES FROM THE LIQUID.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
79 words
A PROCESS FOR TRANSPORTING A LIQUID AND A COMMINUTED SOLID, SAID SOLID BEING UNSTABLE IN SAID LIQUID, SIMULTANEOUSLY THROUGH A COMMON PIPELINE COMPRISING: COATING THE SOLID PARTICLES WITH A COATING MATERIAL WHICH IS OSOLID AND INSOLUBLE IN AND UNREACTIVE WITH SAID LIQUID UNDER THE CONDITIONS OF TRANSPORTATION; INTIMATELY MIXING THE COATED SOLID PARTICLES WITH SAID LIQUID TO FORM A PUMPABLE SLURRY; PUMPING SAID SLURRY THROUGH SAID PIPELINE TO A DESTINATION; AND REMOVING THE COATED SOLID PARTICLES FROM THE LIQUID.
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) | 1969-08-01 | 1970-01-31 | 1970-08-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-01 | 1974-01-31 | 1974-08-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-01 | 1978-01-31 | 1978-08-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |