US3266262A
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Vapor recovery method and system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-01-14
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Granted: 1966-08-16
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Expires: 1985-01-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward L Moragne
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 18:30
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67D; B67D7/00; B67D7/04; B67D7/0476; B01; B01D; B01D5/00; B01D5/0003; B01D5/0006; B01D5/0078; B01D5/0081; B01D5/009; B01D5/0093; C; C10; C10G; C10G5/00; C10G5/06; F; F17; F17C; F17C5/00; F17C5/02; B01D2259/00; B01D2259/45; B01D2259/4516; F17C2221/00; F17C2221/03; F17C2221/032; F17C2221/038; F17C2223/00; F17C2223/01; F17C2223/0146; F17C2223/0153; F17C2250/00; F17C2250/06; F17C2250/0605; F17C2250/061; F17C2265/00; F17C2265/01; F17C2265/015
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
THE METHOD OF RECOVERING LIQUEFIABLE COMPONENTS FROM VAPORS EVOLVED DURING THE FILLING OF TANKS WITH VOLATILE HYDROCARBON LIQUIDS, COMPRISING, COOLING THE VAPORS IN A FIRST CHILLING STAGE TO A DEW POINT TEMPERATURE FOR WATER VAPOR PRESENT IN THE VAPORS EFFECTIVE TO CONDENSE AND SEPARATE THE WATER FROM THE VAPORS, THEREAFTER COOLING THE WATER-FREED VAPORS IN A SECOND CHILLING STAGE TO A LOWER TEMPERATURE EFFECTIVE TO CONDENSE AND SEPARATE THEREFROM THE CONDENSABLE HYDROCARBON COMPONENTS REMAINING IN THE VAPORS, AND RECOVERING THE CONDENSED HYDROCARBONS.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
82 words
THE METHOD OF RECOVERING LIQUEFIABLE COMPONENTS FROM VAPORS EVOLVED DURING THE FILLING OF TANKS WITH VOLATILE HYDROCARBON LIQUIDS, COMPRISING, COOLING THE VAPORS IN A FIRST CHILLING STAGE TO A DEW POINT TEMPERATURE FOR WATER VAPOR PRESENT IN THE VAPORS EFFECTIVE TO CONDENSE AND SEPARATE THE WATER FROM THE VAPORS, THEREAFTER COOLING THE WATER-FREED VAPORS IN A SECOND CHILLING STAGE TO A LOWER TEMPERATURE EFFECTIVE TO CONDENSE AND SEPARATE THEREFROM THE CONDENSABLE HYDROCARBON COMPONENTS REMAINING IN THE VAPORS, AND RECOVERING THE CONDENSED HYDROCARBONS.
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) | 1969-08-15 | 1970-02-14 | 1970-08-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-15 | 1974-02-14 | 1974-08-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-15 | 1978-02-14 | 1978-08-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |