US3628665A
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Floating oil containment apparatus
Assignee: Alstom Power Inc
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Filing: 1970-02-24
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Granted: 1971-12-21
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Expires: 1990-02-24
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for restraining an oil slick floating freely on the surface of a body of water whereby it is at all times under control and not fee to spread with movement of water to contaminate the surrounding areas. The oil slick controlling apparatus contains oil-water separation means whereby oil may be removed from the oil slick for further utilization.
Inventors
- 👤 Lubertus Bakker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 20:12
CPC Classifications
E; E02; E02B; E02B15/00; E02B15/04; E02B15/06; Y; Y02; Y02A; Y02A20/00; Y02A20/20; Y02A20/204
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
Apparatus for the containment of an oil slick comprising a substantially annular articulate boom including a series of pivotally connected independent tank sections, oil-water separation means carried by a plurality of the tank sections of said annular boom, a plurality of said tank sections comprising oil storage tanks intermediate the tank sections housing the oilwater separation means, duct means connecting the oil-water separation means to the oil storage tanks for storing oil separated from water, radially disposed inlet ducts for the oilwater separation tanks extending inward from the tanks housing the oil-water separation means into the space enclosed by the articulate boom whereby oil from the oil slick enclosed thereby may be directed into the tanks housing the oil separators and then stored in the interconnected oil storage tanks.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
Apparatus for the containment of an oil slick comprising a substantially annular articulate boom including a series of pivotally connected independent tank sections, oil-water separation means carried by a plurality of the tank sections of said annular boom, a plurality of said tank sections comprising oil storage tanks intermediate the tank sections housing the oilwater separation means, duct means connecting the oil-water separation means to the oil storage tanks for storing oil separated from water, radially disposed inlet ducts for the oilwater separation tanks extending inward from the tanks housing the oil-water separation means into the space enclosed by the articulate boom whereby oil from the oil slick enclosed thereby may be directed into the tanks housing the oil separators and then stored in the interconnected oil storage tanks.
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) | 1974-12-20 | 1975-06-21 | 1975-12-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-12-20 | 1979-06-21 | 1979-12-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-12-20 | 1983-06-21 | 1983-12-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |