US3078648A
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Well head gas production unit
Assignee: Sauder Tank Co Inc
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Filing: 1960-05-10
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Granted: 1963-02-26
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Expires: 1980-05-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jerry M Edmondson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 23:08
CPC Classifications
E; E21; E21B; E21B43/00; E21B43/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
179 words
IN A WELL HEAD GAS PRODUCTION UNIT, A WATER TANK HAVING A PAIR OF SIDE WALLS, A PAIR OF END WALLS, AND A BOTTOM WALL; MEANS FOR HEATING THE WATER IN THE TANK; A SEPARATOR DISPOSED ABOVE SAID TANK, A PORTION OF THE WALL OF THE SEPARATOR FORMING THE TOP WALL OF THE WATER TANK; MEANS FOR IMMERSING SAID TOP WALL IN THE WATER IN THE TANK; AND A CONTROL AREA AT ONE END OF SAID WATER TANK AND HAVING AN OUTER END WALL, A BOTTOM WALL, AND AN INNER END WALL, SAID INNER END WALL BEING COMMON WITH ONE OF THE END WALLS OF SAID TANK AND A PART OF SAID SEPARATOR EXTENDING THROUGH SAID COMMON WALL IN OVERLYING RELATIONSHIP TO SAID CONTROL AREA, SAID PART OF THE SEPARATOR HAVING A NORMALLY LOWER PORTION WHICH IS A CONTINUATION OF THAT PORTION OF THE SEPARATOR FORMING THE TOP WALL OF THE WATER TANK WHEREBY THE HEAT FROM SAID TANK IS CONDUCTED INTO SAID CONTROL AREA THROUGH SAID COMMON WALL AND BY SAID PORTION OF SAID PART OF THE SEPARATOR.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
179 words
IN A WELL HEAD GAS PRODUCTION UNIT, A WATER TANK HAVING A PAIR OF SIDE WALLS, A PAIR OF END WALLS, AND A BOTTOM WALL; MEANS FOR HEATING THE WATER IN THE TANK; A SEPARATOR DISPOSED ABOVE SAID TANK, A PORTION OF THE WALL OF THE SEPARATOR FORMING THE TOP WALL OF THE WATER TANK; MEANS FOR IMMERSING SAID TOP WALL IN THE WATER IN THE TANK; AND A CONTROL AREA AT ONE END OF SAID WATER TANK AND HAVING AN OUTER END WALL, A BOTTOM WALL, AND AN INNER END WALL, SAID INNER END WALL BEING COMMON WITH ONE OF THE END WALLS OF SAID TANK AND A PART OF SAID SEPARATOR EXTENDING THROUGH SAID COMMON WALL IN OVERLYING RELATIONSHIP TO SAID CONTROL AREA, SAID PART OF THE SEPARATOR HAVING A NORMALLY LOWER PORTION WHICH IS A CONTINUATION OF THAT PORTION OF THE SEPARATOR FORMING THE TOP WALL OF THE WATER TANK WHEREBY THE HEAT FROM SAID TANK IS CONDUCTED INTO SAID CONTROL AREA THROUGH SAID COMMON WALL AND BY SAID PORTION OF SAID PART OF THE SEPARATOR.
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) | 1966-02-25 | 1966-08-27 | 1967-02-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-02-25 | 1970-08-27 | 1971-02-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-02-25 | 1974-08-27 | 1975-02-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |