US3630376A
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Oil slick removing vessel
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-11-03
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Granted: 1971-12-28
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Expires: 1989-11-03
Abstract
Abstract A vessel is disclosed for removing floating oil and other waste matter from the surface of water, such as from lakes, harbors, rivers or seas. An elongated pipe having a plurality of spaced slits for permitting water to flow therethrough is positioned along the forward portion of the vessel. A pump provides water under pressure to the pipe. Means for adjusting the pitch of the vessel and the depth at which the pipe is positioned are also provided.
Inventors
- 👤 Larry D Price
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 03:14
CPC Classifications
E; E02; E02B; E02B15/00; E02B15/04; E02B15/046; Y; Y02; Y02A; Y02A20/00; Y02A20/20; Y02A20/204
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A vessel movable along the surface of a body of water for collecting and removing liquid and solid waste matter floating on the surface of said body of water comprising, in combination, first means independent of the movement of said vessel for selectively providing water under pressure substantially along a horizontal line beneath the surface of the water to form an upwardly directed wave in the body of water, means for permitting a selected portion of the wave thus formed to pass thereover and into said vessel, and means for withdrawing the liquid and solid waste matter from said vessel into suitable receptacles.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
A vessel movable along the surface of a body of water for collecting and removing liquid and solid waste matter floating on the surface of said body of water comprising, in combination, first means independent of the movement of said vessel for selectively providing water under pressure substantially along a horizontal line beneath the surface of the water to form an upwardly directed wave in the body of water, means for permitting a selected portion of the wave thus formed to pass thereover and into said vessel, and means for withdrawing the liquid and solid waste matter from said vessel into suitable receptacles.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
A vessel as in claim 1 wherein said means for permitting a portion of the wave to pass thereover comprises a substantially horizontally positioned plate which is pivotable about a substantially horizontal line.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
51 words
A vessel as in claim 1 wherein said means for providing water under pressure comprises an elongated pipe positioned along the forward portion of said vessel, pump means for providing water under pressure to said pipe, and said pipe having a plurality of spaced slits for permitting water to flow therethrough.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
An apparatus as in claim 3, further including means for providing water to said elongated pipe from the water in said vessel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
A vessel as in claim 3 further including means for adjusting the pitch of said vessel and the depth at which said pipe is positioned beneath the surface of said body of water.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
72 words
A vessel as in claim 1 further including a holding chamber for receiving said liquid and waste matter, said chamber having downwardly extending sides, means for filling said vessel with water to a level above the lower edge of said sides to provide a base of water on which said liquid and waste matter will float contained in said chamber, and means for removing the liquid and waste matter from said chamber.
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) | 1974-12-27 | 1975-06-28 | 1975-12-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-12-27 | 1979-06-28 | 1979-12-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-12-27 | 1983-06-28 | 1983-12-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |