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Adsorption apparatus
Assignee: ExxonMobil Technology and Engineering Co
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Filing: 1963-09-30
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Granted: 1966-03-29
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Expires: 1983-09-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry M Crawford
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 17:43
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D53/00; B01D53/02; B01D53/04; B01D53/0407; B01D53/0446; B01D2259/00; B01D2259/40; B01D2259/40083; B01D2259/40086
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
182 words
AN IMPROVED ADSORPTION APPARATUS COMPRISING: (A) AN ADSORBENT VESSEL CONTAINING AN ADSORBENT BED AND ADAPTED TO RECEIVE AT ITS FEED INLET END A BODY OF FLUID FEED WHICH IS PASSED UNDER PRESSURE THROUGH THE BED FOR ADSORPTION OF COMPONENTS OF THE FLUID THAT BECOMES ADSORBED SO THAT REMAINING UNADSORBED FLUID PASSES AS FLUID PRODUCT TO A PRODUCT OUTLET END OF THE ADSORBENT VESSEL; (B) A STORAGE VESSEL ADAPTED TO RECEIVE AND STORE THE UNADSORBED FLUID PRODUCT AFTER ITS PASSAGE THROUGH THE ADSORBENT BED THEN IN RESTRICTED FLOW FROM THE PRODUCT OUTLET END OF THE ADSORBENT VESSEL; (C) AN ASSEMBLY OF A FEED CONDUIT FOR PASSING THE BODY OF FLUID FEED FOR ADSORPTION UNDER PRESSURE INTO THE FEED INLET END OF THE ADSORBENT VESSEL, OF A VENT CONDUIT FOR VENTING DESORPTION FLUID TO LOWER PRESSURE FROM SAID FEED INLET END, AND OF VALVE MEANS WHICH PERMITS PASSING OF THE FLUID FEED UNDER PRESSURE INTO SAID FEED INLET END FROM THE FEED CONDUIT WHEN THE VENT CONDUIT IS CLOSED AND WHICH THEN INTERRUPTS FLOW OF FLUID FEED THROUGH THE FEED CONDUIT WHEN THE VENT
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
182 words
AN IMPROVED ADSORPTION APPARATUS COMPRISING: (A) AN ADSORBENT VESSEL CONTAINING AN ADSORBENT BED AND ADAPTED TO RECEIVE AT ITS FEED INLET END A BODY OF FLUID FEED WHICH IS PASSED UNDER PRESSURE THROUGH THE BED FOR ADSORPTION OF COMPONENTS OF THE FLUID THAT BECOMES ADSORBED SO THAT REMAINING UNADSORBED FLUID PASSES AS FLUID PRODUCT TO A PRODUCT OUTLET END OF THE ADSORBENT VESSEL; (B) A STORAGE VESSEL ADAPTED TO RECEIVE AND STORE THE UNADSORBED FLUID PRODUCT AFTER ITS PASSAGE THROUGH THE ADSORBENT BED THEN IN RESTRICTED FLOW FROM THE PRODUCT OUTLET END OF THE ADSORBENT VESSEL; (C) AN ASSEMBLY OF A FEED CONDUIT FOR PASSING THE BODY OF FLUID FEED FOR ADSORPTION UNDER PRESSURE INTO THE FEED INLET END OF THE ADSORBENT VESSEL, OF A VENT CONDUIT FOR VENTING DESORPTION FLUID TO LOWER PRESSURE FROM SAID FEED INLET END, AND OF VALVE MEANS WHICH PERMITS PASSING OF THE FLUID FEED UNDER PRESSURE INTO SAID FEED INLET END FROM THE FEED CONDUIT WHEN THE VENT CONDUIT IS CLOSED AND WHICH THEN INTERRUPTS FLOW OF FLUID FEED THROUGH THE FEED CONDUIT WHEN THE VENT
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-03-28 | 1969-09-27 | 1970-03-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-03-28 | 1973-09-27 | 1974-03-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-03-28 | 1977-09-27 | 1978-03-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |