US3375666A
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Assignee: SCOTT L SUTTON
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Filing: 1966-08-05
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Granted: 1968-04-02
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Expires: 1986-08-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Scott L Sutton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 11:51
CPC Classifications
C; C02; C02F; C02F3/00; C02F3/02; C02F3/04; C02F3/046; Y; Y02; Y02W; Y02W10/00; Y02W10/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
APPARATUS FOR DISPOSING OF CONTAMINATED LIQUID EFFLUENT IN THE REGION OF A BODY OF WATER FLOWING OVER THE SURFACE OF A SALT WATER SAND LAYER RESTING OVER A PLURALITY OF OTHER SUCH LAYERS STACKED VERTICALLY ONE BELOW THE OTHER, THE BOTTOM LAYER RESTING ON A SOLID BED, SAID APPARATUS COMPRISING A PUMP HAVING AN INLET PORT TO WHICH SAID EFFLUENT IS SUPPLIED AND AN OUTLET PORT OUT OF WHICH THE EFFLUENT IS FORCED AT HIGH PRESSURE, CONDUIT MEANS COUPLED TO SAID OUTLET PORT AT ONE END AND EXTENDING VERTICALLY DOWNWARD, THE OTHER END OF THE CONDUIT MEANS EXTENDING INTO THE BOTTOM LAYER ABOVE THE BED, AND HORIZONTAL DISCHARGE MEANS COUPLED TO SAID OTHER END TO DISCHARGE THE HIGH PRESSURE EFFLUENT HORIZONTALLY INTO SAID BOTTOM LAYER TO DISPENSE SAID EFFLUENT IN A SAFE AND HARMLESS MANNER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
APPARATUS FOR DISPOSING OF CONTAMINATED LIQUID EFFLUENT IN THE REGION OF A BODY OF WATER FLOWING OVER THE SURFACE OF A SALT WATER SAND LAYER RESTING OVER A PLURALITY OF OTHER SUCH LAYERS STACKED VERTICALLY ONE BELOW THE OTHER, THE BOTTOM LAYER RESTING ON A SOLID BED, SAID APPARATUS COMPRISING A PUMP HAVING AN INLET PORT TO WHICH SAID EFFLUENT IS SUPPLIED AND AN OUTLET PORT OUT OF WHICH THE EFFLUENT IS FORCED AT HIGH PRESSURE, CONDUIT MEANS COUPLED TO SAID OUTLET PORT AT ONE END AND EXTENDING VERTICALLY DOWNWARD, THE OTHER END OF THE CONDUIT MEANS EXTENDING INTO THE BOTTOM LAYER ABOVE THE BED, AND HORIZONTAL DISCHARGE MEANS COUPLED TO SAID OTHER END TO DISCHARGE THE HIGH PRESSURE EFFLUENT HORIZONTALLY INTO SAID BOTTOM LAYER TO DISPENSE SAID EFFLUENT IN A SAFE AND HARMLESS MANNER.
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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) | 1971-04-02 | 1971-10-02 | 1972-04-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-04-02 | 1975-10-02 | 1976-04-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-04-02 | 1979-10-02 | 1980-04-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |