US2826306A
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Water-organic separator tank
Assignee: Phillips Petroleum Co
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Filing: 1953-09-10
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Granted: 1958-03-11
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Expires: 1973-09-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William E Burns
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 20:16
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D17/00; B01D17/02; B01D17/0208; B01D17/0211; B01D17/0214
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
184 words
APPARATUS FOR THE SEPARATION OF SUBSTANTIALLY IMMISCIBLE LIQUIDS WHICH COMPRISES A SEPARATION VESSEL HAVING: A GRAVITY SEPARATION COMPARTMENT DEFINED BY THE WALLS OF SAID VESSEL AND A FIRST WEIR OF FIXED HEIGHT EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY ACROSS SAID VESSEL, A PLURALITY OF TRANSVERSE BAFFLES EXTENDING ALTERNATELY FROM OPPOSITE SIDE WALLS AND PARTIALLY ACROSS SAID COMPARTMENT; A LIGHT LIQUID COMPARTMENT DOWNSTREAM FROM AND ADJACENT TO SAID GRAVITY SEPARATION COMPARTMNET AND DEFINED BY SAID FIRST WEIR, THE WALLS OF SAID VESSEL AND A PARTITION EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY ACROSS SAID VESSEL; A FIRST HEAVY LIQUID COMPARTMENT DOWNSTREAM FROM SAID GRAVITY SEPARATION COMPARTMENT AND ADJACENT TO SAID LIGHT LIQUID COMPARTMENT AND DEFINED BY SAID PARTITION, THE WALLS OF SAID VESSEL AND A SECOND WEIR, SAID SECOND WEIR HAVING A HEIGHT LESS THAN BUT VARIABLE RELATIVE TO THE HEIGHT OF SAID FIRST WEIR; A SECOND HEAVY LIQUID COMPARTMENT DOWNSTREAM FROM AND ADJACENT TO SAID FIRST HEAVY LIQUID COMPARTMENT AND DEFINED BY SECOND WEIR AND THE WALLS OF SAID VESSEL; A CONDUIT CONNECTING SAID GRAVITY SEPARATION COMPARTMENT AND SAID FIRST HEAVY LIQUID COMPARTMENT; AND MEANS FOR VARYINF THE HEIGHT OF SAID SECOND WEIR.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
184 words
APPARATUS FOR THE SEPARATION OF SUBSTANTIALLY IMMISCIBLE LIQUIDS WHICH COMPRISES A SEPARATION VESSEL HAVING: A GRAVITY SEPARATION COMPARTMENT DEFINED BY THE WALLS OF SAID VESSEL AND A FIRST WEIR OF FIXED HEIGHT EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY ACROSS SAID VESSEL, A PLURALITY OF TRANSVERSE BAFFLES EXTENDING ALTERNATELY FROM OPPOSITE SIDE WALLS AND PARTIALLY ACROSS SAID COMPARTMENT; A LIGHT LIQUID COMPARTMENT DOWNSTREAM FROM AND ADJACENT TO SAID GRAVITY SEPARATION COMPARTMNET AND DEFINED BY SAID FIRST WEIR, THE WALLS OF SAID VESSEL AND A PARTITION EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY ACROSS SAID VESSEL; A FIRST HEAVY LIQUID COMPARTMENT DOWNSTREAM FROM SAID GRAVITY SEPARATION COMPARTMENT AND ADJACENT TO SAID LIGHT LIQUID COMPARTMENT AND DEFINED BY SAID PARTITION, THE WALLS OF SAID VESSEL AND A SECOND WEIR, SAID SECOND WEIR HAVING A HEIGHT LESS THAN BUT VARIABLE RELATIVE TO THE HEIGHT OF SAID FIRST WEIR; A SECOND HEAVY LIQUID COMPARTMENT DOWNSTREAM FROM AND ADJACENT TO SAID FIRST HEAVY LIQUID COMPARTMENT AND DEFINED BY SECOND WEIR AND THE WALLS OF SAID VESSEL; A CONDUIT CONNECTING SAID GRAVITY SEPARATION COMPARTMENT AND SAID FIRST HEAVY LIQUID COMPARTMENT; AND MEANS FOR VARYINF THE HEIGHT OF SAID SECOND WEIR.
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) | 1961-03-10 | 1961-09-09 | 1962-03-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1965-03-10 | 1965-09-09 | 1966-03-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1969-03-10 | 1969-09-09 | 1970-03-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |