US3814685A
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Removal of mercury from mercury cathode sludge
Assignee: Environmental Protection Agency
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Filing: 1973-04-27
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Granted: 1974-06-04
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Expires: 1993-04-27
Abstract
Abstract MERCURY IS RECOVERED FROM MERCURY CATHODE SLUDGE BY TREATING THE SLUDGE WITH ACID AND THEN ROASTING. THE MERCURY CONTENT OF THE RESIDUE IS REDUCED SIGNIFICANTLY LOWER THAN WHEN THE ACID TREATMENT STEP IS OMITTED.
Inventors
- 👤 D Rachor
- 👤 R Perry
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US
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2026-10-28 01:00
CPC Classifications
C; C02; C02F; C02F9/00; C22; C22B; C22B43/00; C22B7/00; C22B7/001; C22B7/006; C22B7/007; C02F2101/00; C02F2101/10; C02F2101/20; Y; Y02; Y02P; Y02P10/00; Y02P10/20
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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) | 1977-06-03 | 1977-12-03 | 1978-06-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-06-03 | 1981-12-03 | 1982-06-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-06-03 | 1985-12-03 | 1986-06-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |