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US2546269A
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Method and apparatus for treating liquid mixtures
Assignee: Black Sivalls and Bryson Inc
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Filing: 1946-10-18
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Granted: 1951-03-27
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Expires: 1966-10-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Isaac W Lovelady
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-04 09:32
CPC Classifications
C; C10; C10G; C10G33/00; C10G33/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
THE METHOD OF TREATING PETROLEUM MIXTURES CONTAINING FREE WATER AND GAS TOGETHER WITH AN OIL-WATER EMULSION INCLUDING, SEPARATING THE FREE GAS AND FREE WATER FROM THE OIL-WATER EMULSION, HEATING SAID EMULSION AFTER SEPARATION OF THE FREE GAS AND WATER TO FREE THE WATER AND OIL COMPONENTS OF SAID EMULSION, SETTING THE WATER COMPONENT FROM THE OIL COMPONENT, KEEPING THE VAPORS EVOLVED IN THE HEATING OF SAID EMULSION OUT OF CONTACT WITH SETTLED WATER AND OIL COMPONENTS WHILE BRINGING SAID VAPORS INTO HEAT EXCHANGE RELATION WITH THE RELATIVELY COOL FREE WATER FOR CONDENSEING SAID VAPORS, AND RETURNING THE CONDENSATE TO THE SEPARATED OIL COMPONENT.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
103 words
THE METHOD OF TREATING PETROLEUM MIXTURES CONTAINING FREE WATER AND GAS TOGETHER WITH AN OIL-WATER EMULSION INCLUDING, SEPARATING THE FREE GAS AND FREE WATER FROM THE OIL-WATER EMULSION, HEATING SAID EMULSION AFTER SEPARATION OF THE FREE GAS AND WATER TO FREE THE WATER AND OIL COMPONENTS OF SAID EMULSION, SETTING THE WATER COMPONENT FROM THE OIL COMPONENT, KEEPING THE VAPORS EVOLVED IN THE HEATING OF SAID EMULSION OUT OF CONTACT WITH SETTLED WATER AND OIL COMPONENTS WHILE BRINGING SAID VAPORS INTO HEAT EXCHANGE RELATION WITH THE RELATIVELY COOL FREE WATER FOR CONDENSEING SAID VAPORS, AND RETURNING THE CONDENSATE TO THE SEPARATED OIL COMPONENT.
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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) | 1954-03-26 | 1954-09-25 | 1955-03-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1958-03-26 | 1958-09-25 | 1959-03-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1962-03-26 | 1962-09-25 | 1963-03-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |