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US3718586A Expired / Lapsed US ⏱️ 0.0 years remaining

Solvent for cleaning well bores,flowlines,etc.

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-12-02
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Granted: 1973-02-27
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Expires: 1991-12-02
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Abstract

Abstract A SOLVENT IS PROVIDED FOR PARAFFIN, WAXY SLUDGES AND THE LIKE OF PETROLEUM ORIGIN. THE SOLVENT INCLUDES A LIQUID PETROLEUM GAS AND A COMPOSITION OF A NORMALLY LIQUID AROMATIC. WHEN THE LIQUID PETROLEUM GAS IS THEN COMBINED WITH NORMALLY LIQUID AROMATIC, INCREASED SOLVENT PROPERTIES ARE OBTAINED BY ADDITION OF A LIQUID PETROLEUM SULFONATE AS WELL AS A SURFACTANT AND ETHYLENE GLYCOL. THE QOLVENT MAY BE USED IN PROCESSES FOR CLEANING OIL AND GAS WELL BORES, FLOW LINES, TRANSMISSION LINES AND STORAGE TANKS.

Inventors

  • 👤 W Rollo
  • 👤 J Melancon

Bibliographic Details

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Jurisdiction US
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Last Synchronized 2026-11-09 00:38
CPC Classifications
C; C09; C09K; C09K8/00; C09K8/52; C09K8/524; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S507/00; Y10S507/927; Y10S507/929; Y10S507/931

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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) 1976-02-27 1976-08-28 1977-02-27 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1980-02-27 1980-08-28 1981-02-27 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1984-02-27 1984-08-28 1985-02-27 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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