Mineral oils: processes and products – Tar sand treatment with liquid
Reexamination Certificate
2010-02-17
2011-11-29
Hill, Jr., Robert J (Department: 1774)
Mineral oils: processes and products
Tar sand treatment with liquid
C209S171000, C209S213000, C210S242300
Reexamination Certificate
active
08066870
ABSTRACT:
A system for separating hydrocarbons from a solid source including a primary separation tank including a first hydrocarbon removing device to remove hydrocarbons from a slurry of water and solids. Further, the system including a transfer device between the primary separation tank and a secondary separation tank, wherein the transfer device is configured to transfer solids from the slurry to the secondary separation tank. Further still, the system including a second hydrocarbon removal device, a fine particle separation device to remove remaining solids in the secondary separation tank, and a product collection tank to receive hydrocarbons removed from the primary and secondary separation tanks.
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Bingham Richard
Dutel Lewis J.
Freeman Michael A.
Melancon Cory C.
Newman Paul
Hill, Jr. Robert J
M-I L.L.C.
McCaig Brian
Osha & Liang LLP
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