US3265616A
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Method of cleaning or collecting oil from the surface of an area of water
Assignee: International Synthetic Rubber Co Ltd
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Filing: 1963-12-20
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Granted: 1966-08-09
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Expires: 1983-12-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Wyllie Kenneth Ian
- 👤 Duck Edward William
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 07:30
CPC Classifications
C; C02; C02F; C02F1/00; C02F1/68; C02F1/681; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S528/00; Y10S528/931; Y10S528/934; Y10S528/936
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
A PROCESS FOR PROVIDING CLEAN WATER BY COLLECTING SURFACE OIL THEREFROM COMPRISING APPLYING A SYNTHETIC NON-OIL RESISTING RUBBER LATEX TO THE SURFACE HAVING OIL THEREON AND ABSORBING OIL IN SAID LATEX, COAGULATING SAID LATEX TOGETHER WITH SORBED OIL IN THE PRESENCE OF A SOLUTION SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF AQUEOUS SALT SOLUTIONS AND AQUEOUS ACID SOLUTIONS TO FORM RUBBER CONTAINING OIL, AND REMOVING SAID RUBBER CONTAINING OIL FROM THE WATER SURFACE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
72 words
A PROCESS FOR PROVIDING CLEAN WATER BY COLLECTING SURFACE OIL THEREFROM COMPRISING APPLYING A SYNTHETIC NON-OIL RESISTING RUBBER LATEX TO THE SURFACE HAVING OIL THEREON AND ABSORBING OIL IN SAID LATEX, COAGULATING SAID LATEX TOGETHER WITH SORBED OIL IN THE PRESENCE OF A SOLUTION SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF AQUEOUS SALT SOLUTIONS AND AQUEOUS ACID SOLUTIONS TO FORM RUBBER CONTAINING OIL, AND REMOVING SAID RUBBER CONTAINING OIL FROM THE WATER SURFACE.
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) | 1969-08-08 | 1970-02-07 | 1970-08-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-08 | 1974-02-07 | 1974-08-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-08 | 1978-02-07 | 1978-08-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |