US2522378A
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Resolving water and oil emulsions
Assignee: Owens Corning
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Filing: 1946-05-22
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Granted: 1950-09-12
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Expires: 1966-05-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Chalmer G Kirkbride
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 16:00
CPC Classifications
C; C10; C10G; C10G33/00; C10G33/06; B; B01; B01D; B01D17/00; B01D17/02; B01D17/04; B01D17/045; B01D17/047; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S210/00; Y10S210/05
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
THE PROCESS OF RESOLVING CRUDES CONTAINING BRINE AS THE DISPERSED PHASE IN OIL WHICH COMPRISES THE STEPS OF INCREASING THE VOLUMETRIC RATIO OF THE AQUEOUS PHASE TO THE OILY PHASE BY ADDING 0.1 TO 0.5 VOLUME AQUEOUS MEDIUM TO 1 VOLUME OF CRUDE, INTIMATELY MIXING THE COMPONENTS WITHOUT PRODUCING A STABLE SECONDARY EMULSION, ADJUSTING THE PH OF THE MIXTURE TO BETWEEN 7 AND 9, SEPARATING FROM THE MIXTURE THAT PORTION OF THE AQUEOUS PHASE WHICH IS NOT EMULSIFIED WITH THE OIL AND SETTLES OUT, COALESCING THE DISPERSED PHASE OF THE EMULSION BY PASSING THE LATTER THROUGH A CONTACTING MASS OF FIBROUS GLASS, AND THEN REMOVING THE COALESCED DISPERSED PHASE WHICH SETTLES OUT OF THE OILY PHASE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
THE PROCESS OF RESOLVING CRUDES CONTAINING BRINE AS THE DISPERSED PHASE IN OIL WHICH COMPRISES THE STEPS OF INCREASING THE VOLUMETRIC RATIO OF THE AQUEOUS PHASE TO THE OILY PHASE BY ADDING 0.1 TO 0.5 VOLUME AQUEOUS MEDIUM TO 1 VOLUME OF CRUDE, INTIMATELY MIXING THE COMPONENTS WITHOUT PRODUCING A STABLE SECONDARY EMULSION, ADJUSTING THE PH OF THE MIXTURE TO BETWEEN 7 AND 9, SEPARATING FROM THE MIXTURE THAT PORTION OF THE AQUEOUS PHASE WHICH IS NOT EMULSIFIED WITH THE OIL AND SETTLES OUT, COALESCING THE DISPERSED PHASE OF THE EMULSION BY PASSING THE LATTER THROUGH A CONTACTING MASS OF FIBROUS GLASS, AND THEN REMOVING THE COALESCED DISPERSED PHASE WHICH SETTLES OUT OF THE OILY PHASE.
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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) | 1953-09-11 | 1954-03-13 | 1954-09-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1957-09-11 | 1958-03-13 | 1958-09-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1961-09-11 | 1962-03-13 | 1962-09-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |