Liquid purification or separation – Automatic control
Reexamination Certificate
2007-08-15
2009-10-13
Upton, Christopher (Department: 1797)
Liquid purification or separation
Automatic control
C210S177000, C210S198100, C210S242300, C210S923000, C062S052100
Reexamination Certificate
active
07601257
ABSTRACT:
Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for utilizing a substantially condensed phase cryogenic fluid for the purpose of remediation and retrieval of, e.g., spilled crude oil and other “oil spill”-related products from marine/aquatic and terrestrial environments. In some implementations, systems and apparatus are provided for applying a substantially condensed phase cryogenic fluid to a volume of spilled oil, and further having structure for collecting the spilled oil. Some implementations are environmentally-neutral. Substances other than oil may be remediated as well.
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