US3007779A
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Modified vapor inlet distributor
Assignee: ExxonMobil Oil Corp
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Filing: 1958-09-22
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Granted: 1961-11-07
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Expires: 1978-09-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James N Vlachos
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 18:10
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01J; B01J8/00; B01J8/02; B01J8/0278; B01J2219/00; B01J2219/19; B01J2219/194; B01J2219/1941; B01J2219/1942
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
IN A REACTOR HAVING A STATIC BED OF PARTICLE-FORM SOLID CATALYTIC MATERIAL AND A VAPOR INLET DISTRIBUTOR CONSTRUCTED AND ARRANGED TO INTRODUCE VAPORS INTO SAID REACTOR AS A PLURALITY OF STREAMS FLOWING ABOVE AND SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL TO THE UPPER SURFACE OF SAID STATIC BED OF PARTICLEFORM CATALYTIC MATERIAL, THE IMPROVEMENT WHICH COMPRISES BAFFLING MEANS HORIZONTALLY SPACED FROM THE SAID VAPOR INLET DISTRIBUTOR, MOUNTED IN THE PATHS OF AT LEAST 58 PERCENT OF SAID PLURALITY OF STREAMS FLOWING ABOVE AND SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL TO SAID UPPER SURFACE OF SAID STATIC BED OF PARTICLE-FORM SOLID CATALYTIC MATERIAL, AND CONSTRUCTED AND ARRANGED TO CHANGE THE DIRECTION OF FLOW OF ABOUT 40 TO 60 PERCENT OF THE AFORESAID AT LEAST 58 PERCENT OF THE PARALLEL FLOWING VAPORS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
IN A REACTOR HAVING A STATIC BED OF PARTICLE-FORM SOLID CATALYTIC MATERIAL AND A VAPOR INLET DISTRIBUTOR CONSTRUCTED AND ARRANGED TO INTRODUCE VAPORS INTO SAID REACTOR AS A PLURALITY OF STREAMS FLOWING ABOVE AND SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL TO THE UPPER SURFACE OF SAID STATIC BED OF PARTICLEFORM CATALYTIC MATERIAL, THE IMPROVEMENT WHICH COMPRISES BAFFLING MEANS HORIZONTALLY SPACED FROM THE SAID VAPOR INLET DISTRIBUTOR, MOUNTED IN THE PATHS OF AT LEAST 58 PERCENT OF SAID PLURALITY OF STREAMS FLOWING ABOVE AND SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL TO SAID UPPER SURFACE OF SAID STATIC BED OF PARTICLE-FORM SOLID CATALYTIC MATERIAL, AND CONSTRUCTED AND ARRANGED TO CHANGE THE DIRECTION OF FLOW OF ABOUT 40 TO 60 PERCENT OF THE AFORESAID AT LEAST 58 PERCENT OF THE PARALLEL FLOWING VAPORS.
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) | 1964-11-06 | 1965-05-08 | 1965-11-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1968-11-06 | 1969-05-08 | 1969-11-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1972-11-06 | 1973-05-08 | 1973-11-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |