US3853737A
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Shallow-bed electrochemical cell
Assignee: Phillips Petroleum Co
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Filing: 1972-09-06
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Granted: 1974-12-10
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Expires: 1992-09-06
Abstract
Abstract An electrochemical cell with a porous electrode is constructed with a shallow electrolyte bed and a small gap between electrodes to provide a decreased tendency to flood the porous electrode. The cell is useful in electrochemical conversions, particularly electrofluorination.
Inventors
- 👤 W Childs
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 16:18
CPC Classifications
C; C25; C25B; C25B3/00; C25B3/20; C25B3/27; C25B3/28; C25B3/01; C25B3/11; C25B9/00; C25B9/70
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
AN ELECTROLYSIS CELL COMPRISING: A. AN IMPERVIOUS JACKET PROVIDED WITH OPENINGS FOR INLET AND EGRESS OF ELECTROLYTE, FEED AND PRODUCT, B. A POROUS ELECTRODE PLATE OF DISHED CONFIGURATION TO HOLD A LEVEL OF ELECTROLYTE NOT EXCEEDING 6 INCHES IN DEPTH, SAID POROUS ELECTRODE PLATE BEING POSITIONED WITHIN SAID JACKET, MEANS DEFINING A FEED INLET PASSAGEWAY AT THE BOTTOM SURFACE OF SAID POROUS ELECTRODE TO PASS THE FEED INTO THE PORES OF SAID POROUS ELECTRODE, C. AN ELECTRODE PLATE SITUATED WITHIN THE DISHED CONFIGURATION OF THE DISHED ELECTRODE PLATE REMOVED FROM SAID DISHED ELECTRODE PLATE A DISTANCE NOT EXCEEDING 3 INCHES SO AS TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE ELECTROLYTE CONTAINED BY THE DISHED CONFIGURATION OF SAID POROUS ELECTRODE PLATE, AND D. TERMINALS FOR CONNECTING SAID ELECTRODE PLATES WITH AN ELECTRICAL SOURCE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
AN ELECTROLYSIS CELL COMPRISING: A. AN IMPERVIOUS JACKET PROVIDED WITH OPENINGS FOR INLET AND EGRESS OF ELECTROLYTE, FEED AND PRODUCT, B. A POROUS ELECTRODE PLATE OF DISHED CONFIGURATION TO HOLD A LEVEL OF ELECTROLYTE NOT EXCEEDING 6 INCHES IN DEPTH, SAID POROUS ELECTRODE PLATE BEING POSITIONED WITHIN SAID JACKET, MEANS DEFINING A FEED INLET PASSAGEWAY AT THE BOTTOM SURFACE OF SAID POROUS ELECTRODE TO PASS THE FEED INTO THE PORES OF SAID POROUS ELECTRODE, C. AN ELECTRODE PLATE SITUATED WITHIN THE DISHED CONFIGURATION OF THE DISHED ELECTRODE PLATE REMOVED FROM SAID DISHED ELECTRODE PLATE A DISTANCE NOT EXCEEDING 3 INCHES SO AS TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE ELECTROLYTE CONTAINED BY THE DISHED CONFIGURATION OF SAID POROUS ELECTRODE PLATE, AND D. TERMINALS FOR CONNECTING SAID ELECTRODE PLATES WITH AN ELECTRICAL SOURCE.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The electrolysis cell of claim 1 wherein the depth of the dished electrode plate does not exceed 2 inches and the electrode plates are removed from each other by a distance that does not exceed one-sixteenth inch.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The electrolysis cell of claim 1 wherein the dished electrode plate is constructed of porous carbon.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The electrolysis cell of claim 3 wherein the electrode plate within the dished configuration is a nickel screen.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The electrolysis cell of claim 3 wherein the electrode plate within the dished configuration is steel perforated plate.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
A system of electrolysis cells wherein a plurality of electrolysis cells of claim 1 are stacked with headers provided for collection of product and distribution of electroyte and feedstock at the points of ingress and egress.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
47 words
A system of electrolysis wherein a plurality of electrolysis cells of claim 1 are arranged so that electrolyte is cascaded from one cell to another seriatim and headers are provided for collection of product and distribution of electrolyte and feedstock at the points of ingress and egress.
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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) | 1977-12-09 | 1978-06-10 | 1978-12-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-12-09 | 1982-06-10 | 1982-12-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-12-09 | 1986-06-10 | 1986-12-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |