US3759679A
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Production of methane rich fuel gas
Assignee: Texaco Inc
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Filing: 1971-07-23
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Granted: 1973-09-18
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Expires: 1991-07-23
Abstract
Abstract A LIQUID HYDROCARBON FUEL IS REACTED WITH HYDROGEN AND H2O OVER A NICKEL OXIDE-CHROMIUM OXIDE CATALYST AT HIGH PRESSURE TO PRODUCE A METHANE-RICH FUEL GAS. PREFERABLY, HYDROGEN IN THE PRODUCT GAS IS RECOVERED AND TOTALLY RECYCLED TO THE REACTION ZONE. OPTIONALLY, CO2 MAY BE REMOVED FROM THE PRODUCT GAS PRODUCING SUBSTANTIALLY PURE METHANE.
Inventors
- 👤 W Franz
- 👤 H Hess
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2026-10-31 02:09
CPC Classifications
C; C10; C10G; C10G47/00; C10G47/02; C10G47/10; C10G47/12; C10G2400/00; C10G2400/26
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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) | 1976-09-17 | 1977-03-19 | 1977-09-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-17 | 1981-03-19 | 1981-09-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-17 | 1985-03-19 | 1985-09-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |