Device for containing and absorbing oil spills on water

Details Device for containing and absorbing oil spills on water Device for containing and absorbing oil spills on water

1993-10-20

1995-09-26

Upton, Christopher

Liquid purification or separation

With movable support

Float

210693, 210924, E02B 1504

Patent

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054531918

ABSTRACT:
Human hair is present within a porous casing. Oil floating on water enters the porous casing whereupon the oil is absorbed by the human hair. Flotational material is mixed with the human hair or attached to the casing to cause the device to float.

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