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Methods and means for the treatment of oil, gas and water emulsions
Assignee: H2 OIL ENGINEERING Corp
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Filing: 1954-04-26
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Granted: 1958-12-16
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Expires: 1974-04-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Russell D May
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 13:30
CPC Classifications
C; C10; C10G; C10G33/00; C10G33/06; B; B01; B01D; B01D17/00; B01D17/02; B01D17/04; B01D17/042; B01D17/044; B01D17/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
THE METHOD OF SEPARATING PETROLEUM GAS-OIL-WATER EMULSIONS IN A CONTINUOUS FLOW PROCESS WHICH CONSISTS OF INITIALLY TREATING A BODY OF SUCH EMULSION FOR THE REMOVAL OF FREE WATER THEREFROM, TRANSMITTING THE EMULSION TO A SECOND STAGE TREATMENT IN A CONFINED BODY UNDER SUPERATMOSPHERIC PRESSRE AND THERE SUBJECTING THE EMULSION TO A HEAT TREATMENT FOR RESOLVING THE EMULSION, TRANSMITTING THE WATER AND ALL OF THE DEMULSIF-IED OIL IN A CONFINED BODY TO A THIRD STATE FILTER AND STABILIZING TREATMENT UNDER SUPERATMOSPHEREIC PRESSURE AND IN SAID THIRD STAGE TREATMENT SEPARATING WATER FROM THE OIL.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
92 words
THE METHOD OF SEPARATING PETROLEUM GAS-OIL-WATER EMULSIONS IN A CONTINUOUS FLOW PROCESS WHICH CONSISTS OF INITIALLY TREATING A BODY OF SUCH EMULSION FOR THE REMOVAL OF FREE WATER THEREFROM, TRANSMITTING THE EMULSION TO A SECOND STAGE TREATMENT IN A CONFINED BODY UNDER SUPERATMOSPHERIC PRESSRE AND THERE SUBJECTING THE EMULSION TO A HEAT TREATMENT FOR RESOLVING THE EMULSION, TRANSMITTING THE WATER AND ALL OF THE DEMULSIF-IED OIL IN A CONFINED BODY TO A THIRD STATE FILTER AND STABILIZING TREATMENT UNDER SUPERATMOSPHEREIC PRESSURE AND IN SAID THIRD STAGE TREATMENT SEPARATING WATER FROM THE OIL.
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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) | 1961-12-15 | 1962-06-16 | 1962-12-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1965-12-15 | 1966-06-16 | 1966-12-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1969-12-15 | 1970-06-16 | 1970-12-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |