US3350851A
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Dump pot system with additive pump
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-09-02
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Granted: 1967-11-07
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Expires: 1985-09-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Darris R Crooks
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 09:06
CPC Classifications
E; E21; E21B; E21B43/00; E21B43/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
A CRUDE OIL SEPARATOR AND A DUMP POT SYSTEM COMPRISING A SEPARATING TANK HAVING A SUBSTANTIAL VERTICAL DIMENSION, INLET MEANS FOR CRUDE OIL COMMUNICATED WITH SAID TANK WHEREBY THE CRUDE OIL MAY BE SEPARATED INTO A WATER ZONE, OIL ZONE AND GAS ZONE FROM BOTTOM TO TOP OF THE SEPARATING TANK AN OIL DUMP POT, AN OIL LINE COMMUNICATING THE OIL ZONE OF THE SEPARATING TANK WITH THE OIL DUMP POT, A WATER DUMP POT, MEANS COMMUNCATING THE WATER DUMP POT WITH THE WATER ZONE OF THE SEPARATING TANK, MEANS COMMUNICATING THE OIL DUMP POT WITH THE GAS ZONE OF THE SEPARATING TANK, MEANS COMMUNICATING THE WATER DUMP POT WITH THE GAS ZONE OF THE SEPARATING TANK, SAID OIL DUMP POT HAVING A DISCHARGE LINE COMMUNICATED WITH THE BOTTOM THEREOF, SAID WATER DUMP POT HAVING A DISCHARGE LINE COMMUNICATED WITH THE BOTTOM THEREOF, SAID OIL DUMP POT INCLUDING FLOAT OPERATED VALVE MEANS FOR RETAINING THE DISCHARGE LINE CLOSED UNTIL A PREDETER-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
A CRUDE OIL SEPARATOR AND A DUMP POT SYSTEM COMPRISING A SEPARATING TANK HAVING A SUBSTANTIAL VERTICAL DIMENSION, INLET MEANS FOR CRUDE OIL COMMUNICATED WITH SAID TANK WHEREBY THE CRUDE OIL MAY BE SEPARATED INTO A WATER ZONE, OIL ZONE AND GAS ZONE FROM BOTTOM TO TOP OF THE SEPARATING TANK AN OIL DUMP POT, AN OIL LINE COMMUNICATING THE OIL ZONE OF THE SEPARATING TANK WITH THE OIL DUMP POT, A WATER DUMP POT, MEANS COMMUNCATING THE WATER DUMP POT WITH THE WATER ZONE OF THE SEPARATING TANK, MEANS COMMUNICATING THE OIL DUMP POT WITH THE GAS ZONE OF THE SEPARATING TANK, MEANS COMMUNICATING THE WATER DUMP POT WITH THE GAS ZONE OF THE SEPARATING TANK, SAID OIL DUMP POT HAVING A DISCHARGE LINE COMMUNICATED WITH THE BOTTOM THEREOF, SAID WATER DUMP POT HAVING A DISCHARGE LINE COMMUNICATED WITH THE BOTTOM THEREOF, SAID OIL DUMP POT INCLUDING FLOAT OPERATED VALVE MEANS FOR RETAINING THE DISCHARGE LINE CLOSED UNTIL A PREDETER-
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) | 1970-11-06 | 1971-05-08 | 1971-11-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-11-06 | 1975-05-08 | 1975-11-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-11-06 | 1979-05-08 | 1979-11-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |