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US3396104A
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Process of treating saline water
Assignee: Ocean Minerals Inc
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Filing: 1965-05-17
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Granted: 1968-08-06
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Expires: 1985-05-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John J Miller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 14:59
CPC Classifications
C; C02; C02F; C02F1/00; C02F1/52; C02F1/5263; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S210/00; Y10S210/902; Y10S210/903; Y10S210/905; Y10S530/00; Y10S530/859
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
IN A PROCESS OF TREATING SALINE WATER TO REDUCE ITS CONTENT OF SCALE-FORMING SALTS, THE STEPS WHICH COMPRISE: MIXING WITH THE SALINE WTER PLANT PROTEIN, PROTEINACEOUS AND PROTEIN-TYPE MATERIAL. ADDING A SUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF AMMONIA TO THE RESULTING MIXTURE TO BRING THE PH TO AT LEAST 10. ADDING A SUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF AN ACID COMPOUND WITH AGITATION TO REDUCE THE PH OF THE LIQUID PHASE OF THE MIXTURE TO WITHIN THE RANGE OF FROM 7 TO 8 AND TO EFFECT PRECIPITATION, AND SEPARATING THE PRECIPITATE FROM THE LIQUID PHASE OF THE MIXTURE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
IN A PROCESS OF TREATING SALINE WATER TO REDUCE ITS CONTENT OF SCALE-FORMING SALTS, THE STEPS WHICH COMPRISE: MIXING WITH THE SALINE WTER PLANT PROTEIN, PROTEINACEOUS AND PROTEIN-TYPE MATERIAL. ADDING A SUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF AMMONIA TO THE RESULTING MIXTURE TO BRING THE PH TO AT LEAST 10. ADDING A SUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF AN ACID COMPOUND WITH AGITATION TO REDUCE THE PH OF THE LIQUID PHASE OF THE MIXTURE TO WITHIN THE RANGE OF FROM 7 TO 8 AND TO EFFECT PRECIPITATION, AND SEPARATING THE PRECIPITATE FROM THE LIQUID PHASE OF THE MIXTURE.
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) | 1971-08-06 | 1972-02-05 | 1972-08-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-08-06 | 1976-02-05 | 1976-08-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-08-06 | 1980-02-05 | 1980-08-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |