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US3123546A
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Acoustic method for extracting hydrocarbon
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Granted: 1964-03-03
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Expires: 1981-03-03
Abstract
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2026-10-27 11:42
CPC Classifications
E; E02; E02F; E02F3/00; E02F3/04; E02F3/88; E02F3/90; E02F3/92; E02F3/9287; B; B01; B01J; B01J19/00; B01J19/08; B01J19/10; C; C10; C10G; C10G1/00; E02F3/905; E02F7/00; E02F7/06; E02F7/065; E21; E21B; E21B28/00; E21B43/00; E21B43/003; E21B43/01
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
56 words
THE METHOD OF RECOVERING HYDROCARBON LIQUID FROM A TAR-SAND RAW MATERIAL IN LUMP FORM, THAT INCLUDES: DISINTEGRATING THE LUMPS OF RAW MATERIAL BY SUBJECTING SAID MATERIAL TO SONIC WAVES, WHEREBY THE PETROLEUM TAR IS RELEASED FROM THE SAND IN THE PHYSICAL FORM OF A HYDROCARBON LIQUID, AND SEPARATING THE RELEASED HYDROCARBON LIQUID FROM THE SAND RESIDUE.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
56 words
THE METHOD OF RECOVERING HYDROCARBON LIQUID FROM A TAR-SAND RAW MATERIAL IN LUMP FORM, THAT INCLUDES: DISINTEGRATING THE LUMPS OF RAW MATERIAL BY SUBJECTING SAID MATERIAL TO SONIC WAVES, WHEREBY THE PETROLEUM TAR IS RELEASED FROM THE SAND IN THE PHYSICAL FORM OF A HYDROCARBON LIQUID, AND SEPARATING THE RELEASED HYDROCARBON LIQUID FROM THE SAND RESIDUE.
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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) | 1967-03-03 | 1967-09-02 | 1968-03-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-03-03 | 1971-09-02 | 1972-03-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-03-03 | 1975-09-02 | 1976-03-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |