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Upgrading of crude oils
Assignee: Phillips Petroleum Co
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Filing: 1970-06-19
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Granted: 1972-07-11
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Expires: 1990-06-19
Abstract
Abstract A method and catalyst for the upgrading of hydrocarbons which employs a multiple component catalyst system to generate hydrogen in situ and to thereby produce, within the hydrocarbons, materials of low molecular weight, and of reduced carbon residue and sulfur content.
Inventors
- 👤 Armin C Pitchford
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-01 17:59
CPC Classifications
C; C10; C10G; C10G45/00; C10G45/02; C10G45/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
70 words
The method of claim 1 in which said first carboxylic acid salt is selected from the group consisting of barium stearate, barium ricinoleate, barium 12-hydroxystearate, barium naphthenate, barium laurate, calcium acetonate, strontium triacontanoate and magnesium eicosanoate and said second carboxylic acid salt is selected from the group consisting of nickel octanoate, nickel stearate, nickel naphthenate, ferrous naphthenate, ferrous hentriacontanoate, ferric stearate, cobalt octanoate, cobalt stearate, cobalt naphthenate, and cobAlt hentriacontanoate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
35 words
The method of claim 1 in which said first and second catalysts are introduced into contact with said crude oil in individual amounts within the range of from about 0.05 to about 20 weight percent.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The method of claim 1 in which water is present in said crude oil in an amount within the range of from about 0.1 to about 5 volumes per volume of crude oil.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 1 in which said first catalyst and said second catalyst are introduced into said contact in weight ratios within the range of from about 1 to about 2.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
The method of claim 1 in which said crude oil is maintained at a temperature within the range of from about 750* F. to about 850* F. and at a pressure within the range of from about 300 psig to about 4000 psig.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
The method of claim 2 in which said first and second catalysts are introduced into contact with said crude oil in individual amounts within the range of from about 0.05 to about 20 weight percent.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 2 in which said first catalyst comprises barium naphthenate and said second catalyst comprises nickel naphthenate.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 8 in which said first and said second catalysts are simultaneously introduced into contact with said crude oil.
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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) | 1975-07-11 | 1976-01-10 | 1976-07-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-07-11 | 1980-01-10 | 1980-07-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-07-11 | 1984-01-10 | 1984-07-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |