US3620685A
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Radial flow catalyst reactor
Assignee: Phillips Petroleum Co
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Filing: 1969-07-30
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Granted: 1971-11-16
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Expires: 1989-07-30
Abstract
Abstract A radial flow catalyst reactor designed to provide maximum area of exposure of catalyst to a fluid feed while yet providing for rapid removal of effluent of the reaction from the reactor. For larger reactors, an internal space-occupying thumb reduces fluidflow space and increases the rapidity of escape of the effluent. The reactor and catalyst cases are designed to allow for overfill to permit settling of catalyst particles in the cases without bypassing of the catalyst.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald S Rogers
- 👤 Oliver P Proctor
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 11:13
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01J; B01J8/00; B01J8/02; B01J8/04; B01J8/0403; B01J8/0407; B01J8/0411; B01J8/0207; B01J8/0214
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
42 words
The apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said means to seal the top of said outer cylindeR comprises said upper top of said sealed thumb which extends over and seals both the top of the outer cylinder and said inner annulus space.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
31 words
The apparatus according to claim 2 wherein is disposed a plurality of catalyst-retaining cylinders defining a plurality of inner annuli one less in number than the number of said catalyst-retaining cylinders.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus according to claim 3 wherein the materials of construction for said shell are ferrous alloys or titanium alloys; and wherein said catalyst-retaining cylinders are constructed from ferrous alloys or high-temperature-tolerant ceramics.
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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) | 1974-11-15 | 1975-05-17 | 1975-11-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-11-15 | 1979-05-17 | 1979-11-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-11-15 | 1983-05-17 | 1983-11-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |