Title: System for recovering petroleum fluids from underwater fissures

Abstract: A system for recovering petroleum fluids from underwater fissures, wherein a tank formed of a cylindrical wall having a top closure and an open bottom is adapted to be positioned over the fissure on or near the bed of water without any rigid restraints. The spilled fluids from the fissure will enter the open bottom and pass upwardly toward the top closure where they are stored for later withdrawal. A method for recovering petroleum fluids from underwater fissures.

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Inventors: Hix, Jr., Charles M. (Bryan, TX, US)

Application Number: 023343
Filing Date: 1970-03-27
Publication_date: 1976-09-21
Assignee: Arcadia Refining Company (Tyler, TX)
Primary Class(es): 405/60 405/210
Other Classes:
US Patent Ref:

2940266	Jun, 1960	Smith	61/46.
3339512	Sep, 1967	Siegel	61/.
3389559	Jun, 1968	Logan	61/1.
3429128	Feb, 1969	Stafford et al.	61/46.
3435793	Apr, 1969	Shurtleff	61/46.
3472033	Oct, 1969	Brown	61/46.
3500841	Mar, 1970	Logan	61/72.
3518836	Jul, 1970	Itokawa	61/46.
3548605	Dec, 1970	Paull et al.	61/46.
3610194	Oct, 1971	Siegel	61/1.
3653215	Apr, 1972	Crucet	61/1.
3664136	May, 1972	Laval et al.	61/1.
3666100	May, 1972	Madej	210/DIG.

Other Refs: 860,130

Sep, 1940	FR

Primary Examiner: Gilliam, Paul R.
Assistant Examiner: Corbin, David H.
Attorney: Lane, Aitken, Dunner & Ziems