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Oil slick dispersion apparatus
Assignee: WILLIAM H MCNEELY
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Filing: 1969-10-24
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Granted: 1971-02-09
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Expires: 1989-10-24
Abstract
Abstract An oil slick on a body of water is dispersed by a specially equipped boat which is driven through the slick to separate and concentrate the oil on the boat''s bow wave. From nozzles on opposite sides of the boat near the bow, a mixture of water and a chemical dispersant is directed against the oil as a high pressure jet in a cyclically oscillating path sweeping across the bow wave generally perpendicular to the direction of travel. The rate of oscillation is sufficiently fast to apply the dispersant over all of the oil in the vicinity of the boat and due to the particular oscillating action, a concentration of dispersant is applied close to the boat where the oil is heaviest on the bow wave.
Inventors
- 👤 William H Mcneely
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 22:12
CPC Classifications
E; E02; E02B; E02B15/00; E02B15/04; E02B15/041; Y; Y02; Y02A; Y02A20/00; Y02A20/20; Y02A20/204; Y10; Y10S; Y10S210/00; Y10S210/918; Y10S210/922; Y10S210/925
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
Oil slick dispersion apparatus, comprising; a powered boat capable of producing a wide bow wave and concentrating floating oil along the sides of the boat; a pair of nozzles mounted on opposite sides of the boat and being pivotal to swing in generally vertical planes downwardly and laterally and substantially beamwise of the boat, to sweep across the bow wave; a pressurized source of diluted oil dispersant connected to said nozzles, said pressurized source and nozzles being means producing high pressure jet action against said bow wave to cause emulsification of the oil in said bow wave, said source including a primary pump having an outlet connected to said nozzles, and an intake having water pick up means in the body of water on which the boat is supported and having the capability of greatly increasing the volume of the sprayed liquid; and said source of diluted oil dispersant being connected to the intake side of said primary pump.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
32 words
The structure of claim 2 and including injection means at the intake side of said primary pump, and a controlled rate injection pump between said source of dispersant and said injection means.
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) | 1974-02-08 | 1974-08-10 | 1975-02-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-02-08 | 1978-08-10 | 1979-02-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-02-08 | 1982-08-10 | 1983-02-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |