US3339736A
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Automatic oil separator
Assignee: Rellumit Inter Sarl
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Filing: 1964-10-15
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Granted: 1967-09-05
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Expires: 1984-10-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Muller Jacques
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 07:25
CPC Classifications
C; C10; C10G; C10G33/00; C10G33/06; B; B01; B01D; B01D17/00; B01D17/02; B01D17/0208; B01D17/04; B01D17/045; B01D17/08; B01D17/10; F; F22; F22B; F22B37/00; F22B37/02; F22B37/26; F22B37/265
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
EQUIPMENT FOR SEPARATING IMMISCIBLE FLUIDS OF TWO DIFFERENT DENSITIES COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF FILTER TANKS INCLUDING A FIRST AND A SECOND FILTER TANK, A CONDUIT CONNECTING SAID TANKS, MEANS TO FORCE SUCH FLUIDS UNDER PRESSURE INTO SAID FIRST OF SAID TANKS, FILTER MEANS IN SAID FIRST TANKL TO EFFET A FIRS SEPARATION OF SUCH FLUIDS, FILTER MEANS IN SAID SECOND TANK TO EFFECT AN ADDITIONAL SEPARATION OF SUCH FLUIDS, AN OUTLET FROM SAID SECOND TANK FOR THE FLUID OF LESSER DENSITY, AN OUTLE FROM SAID SECOND TANK FOR THE FLUID OF HEAVY DENSITY, A FLUSH TANK HAVING AN INLET CONNECTED TO THE OUTLET OF SAID SECOND TANK FOR THE FLUID OF HEAVIER DENSITY, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO A DROP IN PRESSURE BELOW A PREDETERMINED AMOUNT IN THE CONDUIT BETWEEN SAID FILTER TANKS TO FORCE THE FLUID OF HEAVY DENSITY FROM SAID FLUSH TANK THROUGH SAID FILTER TANKS TO CLEAN THE FILTER MEANS THEREIN.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
EQUIPMENT FOR SEPARATING IMMISCIBLE FLUIDS OF TWO DIFFERENT DENSITIES COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF FILTER TANKS INCLUDING A FIRST AND A SECOND FILTER TANK, A CONDUIT CONNECTING SAID TANKS, MEANS TO FORCE SUCH FLUIDS UNDER PRESSURE INTO SAID FIRST OF SAID TANKS, FILTER MEANS IN SAID FIRST TANKL TO EFFET A FIRS SEPARATION OF SUCH FLUIDS, FILTER MEANS IN SAID SECOND TANK TO EFFECT AN ADDITIONAL SEPARATION OF SUCH FLUIDS, AN OUTLET FROM SAID SECOND TANK FOR THE FLUID OF LESSER DENSITY, AN OUTLE FROM SAID SECOND TANK FOR THE FLUID OF HEAVY DENSITY, A FLUSH TANK HAVING AN INLET CONNECTED TO THE OUTLET OF SAID SECOND TANK FOR THE FLUID OF HEAVIER DENSITY, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO A DROP IN PRESSURE BELOW A PREDETERMINED AMOUNT IN THE CONDUIT BETWEEN SAID FILTER TANKS TO FORCE THE FLUID OF HEAVY DENSITY FROM SAID FLUSH TANK THROUGH SAID FILTER TANKS TO CLEAN THE FILTER MEANS THEREIN.
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) | 1970-09-04 | 1971-03-06 | 1971-09-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-09-04 | 1975-03-06 | 1975-09-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-09-04 | 1979-03-06 | 1979-09-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |