US2722553A
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Partial oxidation of hydrocarbons
Assignee: Chemical Construction Corp
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Filing: 1952-08-30
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Granted: 1955-11-01
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Expires: 1972-08-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ii James W Mullen
- 👤 John B Fenn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 06:47
CPC Classifications
C; C01; C01B; C01B3/00; C01B3/02; C01B3/32; C01B3/34; C07; C07C; C07C37/00; C07C37/58; C07C47/00; C07C47/02; C07C47/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
A METHOD OF OXIDIZING HYDROCARBONS TO INTERMEDIATE OXIDATION PRODUCTS WHICH COMPRISES CONTINUOUSLY BURNING A FLOWING MIXTURE OF FUEL AND GASEOUS OXIDANT WITHIN AN ELONGATED CHAMBER AT A RATE EFFECTIVE TO PRODUCE WITHIN SAID CHAMBER A GAS STREAM HAVING A HIGH TEMPERATURE ZONE IN AT LEAST PART OF WHICH THE GASES FLOW AT A VELOCITY OF AT LEAST 100 FEET PER SECOND, REACTING HYDROCARBONS WITH OXYGEN INSAID HIGH TEMPERATURE ZONE AND THEREBY CONVERTING A SUBSTANTIAL PROPORTION THEREOF INTO INTERMEDIATE OXIDATION PRODUCTS, QUENCHING THE OXIDATION REACTION BY QUICKLY COOLING THE GAS STREAM, AND RECOVERING THE INTERMEDIATE OXIDATION PRODUCTS THEREFROM.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
97 words
A METHOD OF OXIDIZING HYDROCARBONS TO INTERMEDIATE OXIDATION PRODUCTS WHICH COMPRISES CONTINUOUSLY BURNING A FLOWING MIXTURE OF FUEL AND GASEOUS OXIDANT WITHIN AN ELONGATED CHAMBER AT A RATE EFFECTIVE TO PRODUCE WITHIN SAID CHAMBER A GAS STREAM HAVING A HIGH TEMPERATURE ZONE IN AT LEAST PART OF WHICH THE GASES FLOW AT A VELOCITY OF AT LEAST 100 FEET PER SECOND, REACTING HYDROCARBONS WITH OXYGEN INSAID HIGH TEMPERATURE ZONE AND THEREBY CONVERTING A SUBSTANTIAL PROPORTION THEREOF INTO INTERMEDIATE OXIDATION PRODUCTS, QUENCHING THE OXIDATION REACTION BY QUICKLY COOLING THE GAS STREAM, AND RECOVERING THE INTERMEDIATE OXIDATION PRODUCTS THEREFROM.
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) | 1958-10-31 | 1959-05-02 | 1959-11-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1962-10-31 | 1963-05-02 | 1963-11-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1966-10-31 | 1967-05-02 | 1967-11-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |