US3193990A
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Oil treating apparatus for separating oil, gas and water
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-08-04
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Granted: 1965-07-13
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Expires: 1981-08-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Smith James Bernard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 21:41
CPC Classifications
C; C10; C10G; C10G33/00; C10G33/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
AN APPARATUS FOR SO SEAPRATING GAS AND WATER FROM A STREAM OF FLUID UNDER PRESSURE THAT SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF SAID GAS MAY BE UTILIZED, COMPRISING: FIRST AND SECOND CLOSED VESSELS; FIRST MEANS FOR DISCHARGING SAID FLUID STREAM INTO SAID SECOND VESSEL AS A SPRAY; SECOND MEANS FOR PERMITTING DISCHARGE OF GAS FROM SAID SECOND VESSEL AT A RATE SUFFICIENTLY RAPID THAT THE PRESSURE IN SAID SECOND VESSEL IS LOWER THAN THE PRESSURE ON SAID FLUID STREAM AS IT ENTERS SAID SECOND VESSEL TO CAUSE SAID GAS IN SAID STREAM TO EXPAND AND TEND TO SEPARATE THEREFROM; THIRD GASOPERATED HEATER MEANS CAPABLE OF HEATING AT LEAST A PORTION OF SAID FLUID STREAM PRIOR TO DISCHARGE THEREOF INTO SAID SECOND VESSEL TO PREVENT FREEZING OF SAID FLUID STREAM
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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) | 1968-07-12 | 1969-01-11 | 1969-07-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-07-12 | 1973-01-11 | 1973-07-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-07-12 | 1977-01-11 | 1977-07-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |