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Distillation apparatus
Assignee: Cosden Technology Inc
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Filing: 1976-03-01
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Granted: 1980-03-04
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Expires: 1996-03-01
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for the distillation of styrene from hydrocarbon feedstock incorporating a system for injection of gaseous polymerization inhibitor.
Inventors
- 👤 James M. Watson
- 👤 Michael E. Johnson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 07:21
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D3/00; B01D3/34; B01D3/343; C; C07; C07C; C07C7/00; C07C7/04; C07C7/05; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S203/00; Y10S203/90
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
Apparatus for the distillative purification and recovery of styrene monomer from a styrene-containing feedstock, comprising: (a) at least one distillation column for receiving said feedstock; (b) a reboiler operatively associated with each column; (c) gas injection means for introducing a gaseous inhibitor into each column; (d) gas injection means for introducing a gaseous inhibitor into each reboiler; (e) a source of gaseous inhibitor in operative communication with each of said gas injection means; (f) gas flow control means including at least one valve member intermediate said source of gaseous inhibitor and each of said gas injection means for permitting controlled simultaneous apportionment of said gaseous inhibitor between each column and each reboiler, whereby polymerization of said monomer is prevented; and, (g) means to recover said monomer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
Apparatus for the distillative purification and recovery of styrene monomer from a styrene-containing feedstock, comprising: (a) at least one distillation column for receiving said feedstock; (b) a reboiler operatively associated with each column; (c) gas injection means for introducing a gaseous inhibitor into each column; (d) gas injection means for introducing a gaseous inhibitor into each reboiler; (e) a source of gaseous inhibitor in operative communication with each of said gas injection means; (f) gas flow control means including at least one valve member intermediate said source of gaseous inhibitor and each of said gas injection means for permitting controlled simultaneous apportionment of said gaseous inhibitor between each column and each reboiler, whereby polymerization of said monomer is prevented; and, (g) means to recover said monomer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
107 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said apparatus comprises a distillation train including at least three columns: (a) the first of said columns being adapted to remove and collect benzene and toluene as an overhead product and deliver the bottom product of styrene, unreacted ethylbenzene, high boiling polymer, and tar to a second of said columns; (b) the second of said columns being adapted to remove and recycle said unreacted ethylbenzene as an overhead product and deliver the bottom product of crude styrene to a third of said columns; (c) the third of said columns being adapted to remove pure styrene monomer and deliver same for collection.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus of claim 2, wherein said gas injecting means includes an inlet for said gaseous inhibitor into the vapor space of each of said columns.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
50 words
The apparatus of claim 2, further comprising: (a) a fourth column for receiving the bottom product of styrene and tar from said third column, said fourth column being adapted to remove and deliver pure styrene monomer as an overhead product; and (b) a reboiler operatively associated with said fourth column.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 4, wherein said gas injecting means includes an inlet for gaseous inhibitor into said reboiler for said fourth column.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus of claim 4, wherein said gas injecting means includes an inlet for gaseous inhibitor into the vapor space of said fourth column.
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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) | 1983-03-04 | 1983-09-03 | 1984-03-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-03-04 | 1987-09-03 | 1988-03-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-03-04 | 1991-09-03 | 1992-03-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |