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Waste water purification system
Assignee: Redux Corp
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Filing: 1975-06-16
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Granted: 1978-05-30
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Expires: 1995-06-16
Abstract
Abstract Waste water containing synthetic detergents (syndets) such as water soluble sulfonates or ethoxylated alcohols is reclaimed for re-use by emulsifying with a water insoluble, high molecular weight, anionic surface active oil, then breaking the emulsion by conventional physical or chemical methods, thereby producing a coherent floc which occludes the syndet and all insoluble matter suspended in the water, then separating the floc from the purified water in a coherent mass.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas N. Deane
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 18:13
CPC Classifications
C; C02; C02F; C02F1/00; C02F1/52; B; B01; B01D; B01D61/00; B01D61/14; B01D61/145; C02F1/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
60 words
The process of reclaiming waste water from a washing operation employing syndets which comprises adding to said waste water a water-insoluble anionic surfactant oil, emulsifying said syndets and added surfactant by the action of the detergents contained in said waste water, and breaking said emulsion to produce clear water suitable for reuse in washing and rinsing in the washing operation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
26 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the amount of surfactant added to the waste water is from 50 to 5000 parts per million parts of water.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the emulsion produced is separated by breaking the emulsion by adding aluminum sulfate or other metal salts in a stoichiometric quantity to react with the syndets and surfactants in the wash water being treated.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the emulsion produced is separated by extracting the water from the emulsion by passing it through an ultra filtration membrane which retains all solids and the syndet sequestered by the surfactant.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
55 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the emulsion produced is separated by breaking the emulsion by electrochemical means with an electric current at a voltage and amperage appropriate to the conductivity and chemical composition of the fluid to produce a cohesive and hydrophilic floc which is easily removed from the surface of the purified water.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the waste water contains syndet active solid materials and the amount of surfactant added is approximately 0.20 to 100 times the mean of the total active solids anticipated in the wash water being treated.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the emulsion produced is separated by breaking the emulsion by addition of a reactant selected from the group consisting of calcium, aluminum, and iron salts.
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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) | 1981-05-29 | 1981-11-28 | 1982-05-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-05-29 | 1985-11-28 | 1986-05-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-05-29 | 1989-11-28 | 1990-05-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |