US3361680A
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Use of ultrasonic vibrations to disperse a liquid in another liquid
Assignee: Sunoco Inc
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Filing: 1963-05-13
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Granted: 1968-01-02
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Expires: 1983-05-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Byron B Bohrer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 23:51
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01F; B01F23/00; B01F23/40; B01F23/41; B01F23/411; B01F23/4111; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S516/00; Y10S516/924
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
IN A PROCESS FOR DISPERSING A LIQUID, A, IN ANOTHER LIQUID, B, IMMISCIBLE THEREWITH BY SUBJECTING A LIQUID MIXTURE OF A AND B TO ULTROSONIC VIBRATIONS, THE TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE AT WHICH SAID SUBJECTING TAKES PLACE BEING THE SYSTEM TEMPERATURE AND SYSTEM PRESSURE RESPECTIVELY, THE IMPROVEMENT WHICH COMPRISES ADDING TO LIQUID A, PRIOR TO SAID SUBJECTING, 0.01-2.0%, BY WEIGHT OF A, OF AN INERT LIQUID, C, WHICH IS MISCIBLE WITH A AND IMMISCIBLE WITH B, THE VAPOR PRESSURE OF C BEING HIGHER THAN THE VAPOR PRESSURE OF A AND BEING WITHIN 360 MM. HG OF THE SYSTEM PRESSURE, ALL SAID VAPOR PRESSURES AND ALL SAID MISCIBLE AND IMMISCIBLE CRITERIA BEING DETERMINED AT SAID SYSTEM TEMPERATURE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
IN A PROCESS FOR DISPERSING A LIQUID, A, IN ANOTHER LIQUID, B, IMMISCIBLE THEREWITH BY SUBJECTING A LIQUID MIXTURE OF A AND B TO ULTROSONIC VIBRATIONS, THE TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE AT WHICH SAID SUBJECTING TAKES PLACE BEING THE SYSTEM TEMPERATURE AND SYSTEM PRESSURE RESPECTIVELY, THE IMPROVEMENT WHICH COMPRISES ADDING TO LIQUID A, PRIOR TO SAID SUBJECTING, 0.01-2.0%, BY WEIGHT OF A, OF AN INERT LIQUID, C, WHICH IS MISCIBLE WITH A AND IMMISCIBLE WITH B, THE VAPOR PRESSURE OF C BEING HIGHER THAN THE VAPOR PRESSURE OF A AND BEING WITHIN 360 MM. HG OF THE SYSTEM PRESSURE, ALL SAID VAPOR PRESSURES AND ALL SAID MISCIBLE AND IMMISCIBLE CRITERIA BEING DETERMINED AT SAID SYSTEM TEMPERATURE.
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) | 1971-01-01 | 1971-07-03 | 1972-01-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-01-01 | 1975-07-03 | 1976-01-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-01-01 | 1979-07-03 | 1980-01-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |