US2838178A
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Device for separating crude oil from water
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1955-03-22
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Granted: 1958-06-10
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Expires: 1975-03-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank O Bankes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 12:34
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D17/00; B01D17/02; B01D17/0208; B01D17/0211; C; C10; C10G; C10G33/00; C10G33/06; E; E21; E21B; E21B43/00; E21B43/34; E21B43/38
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
A SEPARATOR COMPRISING AN ELONGATED TUBULAR BODY DEFINING A FLOW CHAMBER, PERFORMED SUPPORTING DISKS CARRIED BY THE BODY AND EXTENDING ACROSS OPPOSITE ENDS THEREOF, A SUPPORTING DISK CARRIED BY THE BODY MIDWAY THE OPPOSITE ENDS, A ROD CARRIED BY THE DISKS AND EXTENDING LONGITUDINALLY THEREBETWEEN ALONG THE AXIS OF THE BODY, LONGITUDINALLY SPACED BAFFLES CARRIED BY THE ROD AND EXTENDING OUTWARDLY THEREFROM BETWEEN THE SUPPORTINGG DISKS, THE PERIPHERIES OF SAID BAFFLES LYING IN CONCENTRIC SPACED RELATION TO THE TUBULAR BODY, AND A HELICAL FLANGE CARRIED BY THE ROD AND EXTENDING BETWEEN THE SUPPORTING DISKS WITH ITS OUTER EDGE IN CONTACT WITH THE TUBULAR BODY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
A SEPARATOR COMPRISING AN ELONGATED TUBULAR BODY DEFINING A FLOW CHAMBER, PERFORMED SUPPORTING DISKS CARRIED BY THE BODY AND EXTENDING ACROSS OPPOSITE ENDS THEREOF, A SUPPORTING DISK CARRIED BY THE BODY MIDWAY THE OPPOSITE ENDS, A ROD CARRIED BY THE DISKS AND EXTENDING LONGITUDINALLY THEREBETWEEN ALONG THE AXIS OF THE BODY, LONGITUDINALLY SPACED BAFFLES CARRIED BY THE ROD AND EXTENDING OUTWARDLY THEREFROM BETWEEN THE SUPPORTINGG DISKS, THE PERIPHERIES OF SAID BAFFLES LYING IN CONCENTRIC SPACED RELATION TO THE TUBULAR BODY, AND A HELICAL FLANGE CARRIED BY THE ROD AND EXTENDING BETWEEN THE SUPPORTING DISKS WITH ITS OUTER EDGE IN CONTACT WITH THE TUBULAR BODY.
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) | 1961-06-09 | 1961-12-09 | 1962-06-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1965-06-09 | 1965-12-09 | 1966-06-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1969-06-09 | 1969-12-09 | 1970-06-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |