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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
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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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Jurisdiction US
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Last Synchronized 2026-10-28 13:20
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

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