US3078189A
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Method for salvaging electrical equipment and machinery
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-06-29
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Granted: 1963-02-19
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Expires: 1980-06-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Hayward R Baker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 16:41
CPC Classifications
C; C23; C23G; C23G5/00; C23G5/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A METHOD FOR SALVAGING ELECTRIICAL EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY CONTAMINATED WITH FUEL OIL COMPRISING COMBINING A SELECTED AMOUNT OF FUEL OIL SUBSTANTIALLY IDENTICAL IN COMPOSITION TO SAID FUEL OIL CONTAMINATION TO BE REMOVED WITH AN ALIPHATIC HYDROCARBON HAVING A MINIMUM FLASH POINT IN THE VICINITY OF 140* F. AND A SURFACTANT OF THE NON-IONIC TYPE IN AN AMOUNT THAT WILL KEEP SAID ALIPHATIC HYDROCARBON SOLVENT AND SAID FUEL OIL DISPERSED IN AN UNSTABLE EMULSION WITH WATER, STIRRING THE NEWLY FORMED MIXTURE WITH ABOUT AN EQUAL VOLUME OF WATER TO FORM AN EMULSION THEREWITH, APPLYING SAID EMULSION TO THE CONTAMINATED PARTS TO PENETRATE SAID OIL CONTAMINATED AND RINSING SAID PARTS TO REMOVE TTHE EMULSION AND CONTAMINATION WITH WATER.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
116 words
A METHOD FOR SALVAGING ELECTRIICAL EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY CONTAMINATED WITH FUEL OIL COMPRISING COMBINING A SELECTED AMOUNT OF FUEL OIL SUBSTANTIALLY IDENTICAL IN COMPOSITION TO SAID FUEL OIL CONTAMINATION TO BE REMOVED WITH AN ALIPHATIC HYDROCARBON HAVING A MINIMUM FLASH POINT IN THE VICINITY OF 140* F. AND A SURFACTANT OF THE NON-IONIC TYPE IN AN AMOUNT THAT WILL KEEP SAID ALIPHATIC HYDROCARBON SOLVENT AND SAID FUEL OIL DISPERSED IN AN UNSTABLE EMULSION WITH WATER, STIRRING THE NEWLY FORMED MIXTURE WITH ABOUT AN EQUAL VOLUME OF WATER TO FORM AN EMULSION THEREWITH, APPLYING SAID EMULSION TO THE CONTAMINATED PARTS TO PENETRATE SAID OIL CONTAMINATED AND RINSING SAID PARTS TO REMOVE TTHE EMULSION AND CONTAMINATION WITH WATER.
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) | 1966-02-18 | 1966-08-20 | 1967-02-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-02-18 | 1970-08-20 | 1971-02-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-02-18 | 1974-08-20 | 1975-02-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |