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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
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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

Bibliographic Details

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Jurisdiction US
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Last Synchronized 2026-10-31 12:04
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

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