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Method of removing hydrocarbons from the surface of an aqueous body

Assignee: Phillips Petroleum Co
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Filing: 1969-01-30
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Granted: 1971-07-06
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Expires: 1989-01-30
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Abstract

Abstract HYDROCARBON FLOATING ON AN AQUEOUS BODY ARE REMOVED BY CONTACTING THEM WITH A FINE POWDER WHICH IS A MIXTURE OF A POLYMER COMPATIBLE WITH HYDROCARBONS AND A WATER INSOLUBLE INROGANIC FILLER, WHEREBY THE POWDER ABSORBS THE HYDROCARBONS AND THEREAFTER SINKS TO THE BOTTOM OF THE AQUEOUS BODY.

Inventors

  • 👤 Willie W Crouch
  • 👤 Clifford W Childers

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
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Last Synchronized 2026-11-03 18:59
CPC Classifications
C; C02; C02F; C02F1/00; C02F1/68; C02F1/681; B; B01; B01J; B01J20/00; B01J20/22

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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) 1974-07-05 1975-01-04 1975-07-06 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1978-07-05 1979-01-04 1979-07-06 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1982-07-05 1983-01-04 1983-07-06 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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