US3004050A
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Refining of fatty oils
Assignee: Sharples Corp
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Filing: 1958-02-27
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Granted: 1961-10-10
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Expires: 1978-02-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur U Ayres
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 22:24
CPC Classifications
C; C11; C11B; C11B3/00; C11B3/02; C11B3/06; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S494/00; Y10S494/901
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
IN THE REFINING OF FATTY OIL WHEREIN AQUEOUS ALKALINE REAGENT IS ADMIXED WITH THE OIL IN CONCENTRATION AND QUANTITY SUCH THAT UPON SUBJECTING THE REACTION MASS TO CENTRIFUGATION FOR THE SEPARATION OF REACTION PRODUCTS AND REAGENT FROM THE REFINED OIL THREE LAYERS ARE FORMED, THE LIGHTEST LAYER BEING OF OIL, THE NEXT HEAVIER LAYER BEING OF REACTION PRODUCTS ADMIXED WITH REAGENT, AND THE HEAVIEST LAYER BEING OF REAGENT, THE STEPS WHICH COMPRISE MAINTAINING IN THE ZONE OF CENTRIFUGATION A BALANCED RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE OIL LAYER AND THE REACTION PRODUCT LAYER DEPENDENT UPON THEIR SPECIFIC GRAVITIES, AND SEPARATELY DISCHARGING OUTWARDLY FROM THE PERIPHERY OF SAID ZONE OF CENTRIFUGATION THE REAGENT LAYER AS RAPIDLY AS IT IS FORMED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
IN THE REFINING OF FATTY OIL WHEREIN AQUEOUS ALKALINE REAGENT IS ADMIXED WITH THE OIL IN CONCENTRATION AND QUANTITY SUCH THAT UPON SUBJECTING THE REACTION MASS TO CENTRIFUGATION FOR THE SEPARATION OF REACTION PRODUCTS AND REAGENT FROM THE REFINED OIL THREE LAYERS ARE FORMED, THE LIGHTEST LAYER BEING OF OIL, THE NEXT HEAVIER LAYER BEING OF REACTION PRODUCTS ADMIXED WITH REAGENT, AND THE HEAVIEST LAYER BEING OF REAGENT, THE STEPS WHICH COMPRISE MAINTAINING IN THE ZONE OF CENTRIFUGATION A BALANCED RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE OIL LAYER AND THE REACTION PRODUCT LAYER DEPENDENT UPON THEIR SPECIFIC GRAVITIES, AND SEPARATELY DISCHARGING OUTWARDLY FROM THE PERIPHERY OF SAID ZONE OF CENTRIFUGATION THE REAGENT LAYER AS RAPIDLY AS IT IS FORMED.
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) | 1964-10-09 | 1965-04-10 | 1965-10-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1968-10-09 | 1969-04-10 | 1969-10-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1972-10-09 | 1973-04-10 | 1973-10-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |