Abrégé

An apparatus and method for capturing a contaminant present in a body of water that includes a collection media for capturing the contaminant and a structure. The collection media has a first end secured to the structure. The collection media has a second buoyant end disposed opposite the first end wherein buoyant end is a free end. The structure does not float at the water surface and holds the first end of the collection media below the buoyant second end in the water column. When the apparatus is deployed in a water column having a depth greater than the height of the apparatus, the apparatus is selectively positioned in the water column at a desired height. A method of employing the collection media is also disclosed.

Classes IPC  ?

• B63B 35/32 - Embarcations ou structures flottantes similaires spécialement adaptées à des finalités spécifiques et non prévues ailleurs pour le ramassage des matières polluantes au large
• E02B 15/00 - Nettoyage de la surface en pleine eau ou moyens pour la maintenir propreAppareils à cet effet

Abrégé

An apparatus and method for capturing a contaminant present in a body of water that includes a collection media for capturing the contaminant and a structure. The collection media has a first end secured to the structure. The collection media has a second buoyant end disposed opposite the first end wherein buoyant end is a free end. The structure does not float at the water surface and holds the first end of the collection media below the buoyant second end in the water column. When the apparatus is deployed in a water column having a depth greater than the height of the apparatus, the apparatus is selectively positioned in the water column at a desired height. A method of employing the collection media is also disclosed.

Classes IPC  ?

• C02F 1/28 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout par absorption ou adsorption
• C02F 1/40 - Dispositifs pour séparer ou enlever les substances grasses ou huileuses, ou les matières flottantes similaires
• E02B 15/04 - Dispositifs pour éliminer le mazout ou les produits flottants similaires de la surface de l'eau ou pour l'en maintenir exempte, en séparant ou en enlevant ces matériaux
• E02B 15/08 - Dispositifs pour réduire la zone polluée sans enlever les substances
• C02F 101/32 - Hydrocarbures, p. ex. huiles
• C02F 103/00 - Nature de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux ou boues d'égout à traiter
• E02B 15/10 - Dispositifs pour enlever les substances de la surface

Abrégé

A method for removing oil from a body of water including providing a matrix having a longitudinally-directed column defined by oil-absorbing and/or oil-adsorbing blankets each affixed independently of each other to a connecting strip that extends along the length of the column; deploying the matrix to a body of water to bring the column into contact with the body of water; inducing tension in the connecting strip to move blankets of the column in unison relative to the body of water; collecting oil with the first and second blankets; and removing the blankets and at least a portion of the oil collected thereby. Also, an oil spill removal system including such a matrix and in which, during matrix movement in the longitudinal direction, drag on a following blanket of a matrix column is carried by the connecting strip rather than by a preceding blanket of that column.

Classes IPC  ?

• E02B 15/04 - Dispositifs pour éliminer le mazout ou les produits flottants similaires de la surface de l'eau ou pour l'en maintenir exempte, en séparant ou en enlevant ces matériaux
• E02B 15/10 - Dispositifs pour enlever les substances de la surface
• B01D 17/02 - Séparation de liquides non miscibles
• C02F 1/28 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout par absorption ou adsorption
• C02F 1/68 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout par addition de substances spécifiées, pour améliorer l'eau potable, p. ex. par addition d'oligo-éléments
• C02F 1/40 - Dispositifs pour séparer ou enlever les substances grasses ou huileuses, ou les matières flottantes similaires
• C02F 101/32 - Hydrocarbures, p. ex. huiles

Abrégé

A method for removing oil from a body of water including: providing a matrix having a longitudinally-directed column defined by oil-absorbing and/or oil-adsorbing blankets each affixed independently of each other to a connecting strip that extends along the length of the column; deploying the matrix to a body of water to bring the column into contact with the body of water; inducing tension in the connecting strip to move blankets of the column in unison relative to the body of water; collecting oil with the first and second blankets; and removing the blankets and at least a portion of the oil collected thereby. Also, an oil spill removal system including such a matrix and in which, during matrix movement in the longitudinal direction, drag on a following blanket of a matrix column is carried by the connecting strip rather than by a preceding blanket of that column.

Classes IPC  ?

• E02B 15/04 - Dispositifs pour éliminer le mazout ou les produits flottants similaires de la surface de l'eau ou pour l'en maintenir exempte, en séparant ou en enlevant ces matériaux
• E02B 15/10 - Dispositifs pour enlever les substances de la surface

Produits et services

OPEN CELL POLYETHYLENE FOAM FOR SPECIAL APPLICATIONS SUCH AS FILTERING MEDIA, CUSHIONING, ABSORBENT PADS, COSMETIC SPONGES, INK ROLLERS, STAMP PADS, SPONGE MOPS, SOUND DAMPENING, AMONG OTHERS