US3152983A
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Microbial disposal of oily wastes
Assignee: ExxonMobil Oil Corp
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Filing: 1961-12-12
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Granted: 1964-10-13
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Expires: 1981-12-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John B Davis
- 👤 Richard L Raymond
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 21:14
CPC Classifications
C; C02; C02F; C02F3/00; C02F3/34; C02F3/344; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S210/00; Y10S210/918; Y10S210/922
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
79 words
A PROCESS FOR THE ACCELERATED DESTRUCTION OF HYDROCARBONACEOUS MATTER CONTAINED IN AQUEOUS WASTES COMING FROM A PETROLEUM REFINERY WHICH COMPRISES PREPARING A MICROBIAL CULTURE CONTAINING PRMARILY MICROORGANISMS THAT OXIDIZE HYDROCARBONS; RDUCING THE HYDROCARBONACEOUS CONTENT OF SAID WASTE TO NO MORE THAN ABOUT 100 PARTS PER MILLION; ADDING THE SAID RICH CULTURE TO THE RESULTANT WASTE; AND AGITATING AND AERATING THE RESULTANT MASS TO EFFECT THE ACCELERATED DESTRUCTION OF THE SAID HYDROCARBONACEOUS MATTER BY THE OXIDATIVE ACTION OF SAID MICROBES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
79 words
A PROCESS FOR THE ACCELERATED DESTRUCTION OF HYDROCARBONACEOUS MATTER CONTAINED IN AQUEOUS WASTES COMING FROM A PETROLEUM REFINERY WHICH COMPRISES PREPARING A MICROBIAL CULTURE CONTAINING PRMARILY MICROORGANISMS THAT OXIDIZE HYDROCARBONS; RDUCING THE HYDROCARBONACEOUS CONTENT OF SAID WASTE TO NO MORE THAN ABOUT 100 PARTS PER MILLION; ADDING THE SAID RICH CULTURE TO THE RESULTANT WASTE; AND AGITATING AND AERATING THE RESULTANT MASS TO EFFECT THE ACCELERATED DESTRUCTION OF THE SAID HYDROCARBONACEOUS MATTER BY THE OXIDATIVE ACTION OF SAID MICROBES.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1967-10-13 | 1968-04-13 | 1968-10-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-10-13 | 1972-04-13 | 1972-10-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-10-13 | 1976-04-13 | 1976-10-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |