US3333398A
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Absorption flow control
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Filing: —
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Granted: 1967-08-01
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Expires: 1984-08-01
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
2026-10-30 16:58
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D53/00; B01D53/14; B01D53/1412
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
A METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE FLOW OF GAS TO TWO LIQUID ABSORBERS, WHICH COMPRISES THE STEPS OF: DIVIDING A FLOWING STREAM OF GAS AND FEEDING A FIRST PORTION OF SAID GAS TO A FIRST OF SAID LIQUID ABSORBERS AND A SECOND PORTION OF SAID GAS TO A SECOND OF SAID LIQUID ABSORBERS; ADJUSTING THE SEPARATE GASEOUS EFFLUENT STREAMS FROM SAID LIQUID ABSORBERS TO ADJUST THE FLOW THROUGH SAID ABSORBERS IN A DESIRED RATIO; RECOMBINING SAID GASEOUS EFFLUENT STREAMS; CONTINUOUSLY MEASURING THE VOLUME OF FLOW IN ONE OF SAID GASEOUS EFFLUENT STREAMS AND PRODUCING A CONTROL SIGNAL RESPONSIVE THERETO; AND UTILIZING SAID SIGNAL TO OPEN A BY-PASS FROM SAID FLOWING STREAM OF GAS TO SAID COMBINED EFFLUENT STREAMS TO OPEN SAID VALVE WHEN SAID RATE OF FLOW EXCEEDS THE DESIRED MAXIMUM.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
130 words
A METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE FLOW OF GAS TO TWO LIQUID ABSORBERS, WHICH COMPRISES THE STEPS OF: DIVIDING A FLOWING STREAM OF GAS AND FEEDING A FIRST PORTION OF SAID GAS TO A FIRST OF SAID LIQUID ABSORBERS AND A SECOND PORTION OF SAID GAS TO A SECOND OF SAID LIQUID ABSORBERS; ADJUSTING THE SEPARATE GASEOUS EFFLUENT STREAMS FROM SAID LIQUID ABSORBERS TO ADJUST THE FLOW THROUGH SAID ABSORBERS IN A DESIRED RATIO; RECOMBINING SAID GASEOUS EFFLUENT STREAMS; CONTINUOUSLY MEASURING THE VOLUME OF FLOW IN ONE OF SAID GASEOUS EFFLUENT STREAMS AND PRODUCING A CONTROL SIGNAL RESPONSIVE THERETO; AND UTILIZING SAID SIGNAL TO OPEN A BY-PASS FROM SAID FLOWING STREAM OF GAS TO SAID COMBINED EFFLUENT STREAMS TO OPEN SAID VALVE WHEN SAID RATE OF FLOW EXCEEDS THE DESIRED MAXIMUM.
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) | 1970-07-31 | 1971-01-30 | 1971-08-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-07-31 | 1975-01-30 | 1975-08-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-07-31 | 1979-01-30 | 1979-08-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |