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Process of desulfurization employing alkali and nitrogen dioxide
Assignee: Union Oil Company of California
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Filing: 1961-07-17
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Granted: 1966-08-16
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Expires: 1981-07-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William L Fierce
- 👤 Walter J Sandner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-05 18:10
CPC Classifications
C; C10; C10G; C10G53/00; C10G53/02; C10G53/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
50 words
A METHOD OF PRODUCING PETROLEUM PRODUCTS OF DIMINISHED SULFUR CONTENT AND IMPROVED ODOR WHICH CONSISTS ESSENTIALLY OF CONTACTING A SOUR LIGHT NAPHTHA WITH NITROGEN DIOXIDE AT ABOUT 0*-35*C., WASHING THE TREATED DISTILLATE WITH AQUEOUS ALKALI UNTIL FREE OF COLOR, AND WASHING THE COLOR-FREE PRODUCT WITH WATER UNTIL FREE OF ALKALI.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
50 words
A METHOD OF PRODUCING PETROLEUM PRODUCTS OF DIMINISHED SULFUR CONTENT AND IMPROVED ODOR WHICH CONSISTS ESSENTIALLY OF CONTACTING A SOUR LIGHT NAPHTHA WITH NITROGEN DIOXIDE AT ABOUT 0*-35*C., WASHING THE TREATED DISTILLATE WITH AQUEOUS ALKALI UNTIL FREE OF COLOR, AND WASHING THE COLOR-FREE PRODUCT WITH WATER UNTIL FREE OF ALKALI.
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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) | 1969-08-15 | 1970-02-14 | 1970-08-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-15 | 1974-02-14 | 1974-08-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-15 | 1978-02-14 | 1978-08-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |