US3273629A
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Method and apparatus for removing water prom fuel and other oils
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Filing: —
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Granted: 1966-09-20
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Expires: 1983-09-20
Abstract
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Inventors
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Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 09:57
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D17/00; B01D17/02; C; C10; C10G; C10G31/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S159/00; Y10S159/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
80 words
THE METHOD OF REMOVING RELATIVELY SMALL PERCENTAGES OF WATER FROM OILS WHICH COMPRISES FREEING THE OIL AND WATER MIXTURE FROM ANY AIR WHICH IT MAY CONTAIN, FLOWING THE AIR FREE OIL AND WATER MIXTURE AS A SOLID, CONFINED STREAM UNDER SUNSTANTIAL HYDRAULIC PRESSURE; APPLYING HIGHFREQUENCY ELECTRICAL ENERGY TO THE FLOWING LIQUID, WHILE UNDER SUCH PRESSURE; THEN DISCHARGING THE MIXTURE INTO A FLASH EVAPORTION ZONE WHILE MAINTAINING SAID ZONE UNDER HIGH VACUUM AND AT SUCH TEMPERATURE AS TO CAUSE THE WATER
Claim 2
Independent Claim
80 words
THE METHOD OF REMOVING RELATIVELY SMALL PERCENTAGES OF WATER FROM OILS WHICH COMPRISES FREEING THE OIL AND WATER MIXTURE FROM ANY AIR WHICH IT MAY CONTAIN, FLOWING THE AIR FREE OIL AND WATER MIXTURE AS A SOLID, CONFINED STREAM UNDER SUNSTANTIAL HYDRAULIC PRESSURE; APPLYING HIGHFREQUENCY ELECTRICAL ENERGY TO THE FLOWING LIQUID, WHILE UNDER SUCH PRESSURE; THEN DISCHARGING THE MIXTURE INTO A FLASH EVAPORTION ZONE WHILE MAINTAINING SAID ZONE UNDER HIGH VACUUM AND AT SUCH TEMPERATURE AS TO CAUSE THE WATER
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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) | 1969-09-19 | 1970-03-21 | 1970-09-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-09-19 | 1974-03-21 | 1974-09-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-09-19 | 1978-03-21 | 1978-09-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |