US3861160A
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Process for safe storage, handling, and use of acetylene
Assignee: Tenneco Chemicals Inc
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Filing: 1973-08-09
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Granted: 1975-01-21
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Expires: 1993-08-09
Abstract
Abstract Acetylene and ethane are blended to form mixtures that are safe toward deflagration under any conditions of compression. The blends are then compressed and condensed to form liquids that can be safely stored, transported, and used as a source of acetylene in chemical reactions.
Inventors
- 👤 David G Walker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 15:20
CPC Classifications
C; C10; C10L; C10L3/00; C10L3/02; F; F17; F17D; F17D1/00; F17D1/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
27 words
The process of claim 1 wherein step (a) acetylene is mixed with ethane at ambient temperature at a pressure in the range of 1.1 to 2 atmospheres.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
25 words
The process of claim 1 wherein in step (b) the acetylene-ethane mixture is compressed to a pressure in the range of 10 to 50 atmospheres.
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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) | 1978-01-20 | 1978-07-22 | 1979-01-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-01-20 | 1982-07-22 | 1983-01-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-01-20 | 1986-07-22 | 1987-01-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |