公开(公告)号：US20170349798A1

公开(公告)日：2017-12-07

申请号：US15683454

申请日：2017-08-22

Applicant: OPFLEX TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Inventor： Scott C. Smith ,  Robert F. Hurley ,  Kevin M. Hoffman

IPC: C09K3/32 ,  B01J20/26 ,  B01J20/28 ,  B01J20/30 ,  C02F1/28 ,  C08J9/00 ,  C08J9/06 ,  C08L23/06 ,  C08L33/10 ,  C08L23/08 ,  C08J9/10 ,  C02F1/68 ,  C02F103/08 ,  C02F101/32

CPC classification number: C09K3/32 ,  B01J20/261 ,  B01J20/267 ,  B01J20/28011 ,  B01J20/28045 ,  B01J20/3064 ,  B01J20/3085 ,  B01J2220/445 ,  C02F1/285 ,  C02F1/286 ,  C02F1/681 ,  C02F2101/32 ,  C02F2103/08 ,  C08J9/00 ,  C08J9/0004 ,  C08J9/0023 ,  C08J9/0042 ,  C08J9/0061 ,  C08J9/0066 ,  C08J9/06 ,  C08J9/10 ,  C08J9/103 ,  C08J2201/026 ,  C08J2205/05 ,  C08J2300/16 ,  C08J2323/06 ,  C08J2333/08 ,  C08J2333/10 ,  C08J2423/06 ,  C08J2423/08 ,  C08J2433/08 ,  C08J2433/10 ,  C08L23/06 ,  C08L23/0869 ,  C08L33/10 ,  C08L2201/06 ,  C08L2203/14 ,  C08L2207/04 ,  C08L2207/066

Abstract: A polymer composition for use in the removal and recovery of oil slicks or spills floating on the surfaces of bodies or water or present on land, such as beaches comprising a foam of a blend of polyethylene and an ethylene-alkyl acrylate copolymer and a process for using such foams in the selective removal of oil from fresh water or salt water and the recovery of the absorbed oils from the foams is disclosed. The polymer composition is also for use in other applications in which absorption of liquids is desired.

公开(公告)号：US20170157534A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-08

申请号：US15434455

申请日：2017-02-16

Applicant: Opflex Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Thomas Gray Curtis, JR. ,  Scott C. Smith

IPC: B01D17/02 ,  C08J9/36 ,  C02F1/68 ,  C02F1/28 ,  C02F1/40

CPC classification number: B01D17/0202 ,  C02F1/285 ,  C02F1/40 ,  C02F1/681 ,  C02F2101/32 ,  C08J9/0061 ,  C08J9/06 ,  C08J9/36 ,  C08J9/38 ,  C08J2201/03 ,  C08J2205/05 ,  C08J2205/052 ,  C08J2323/08 ,  C08J2423/06

Abstract: An apparatus for removing a contaminant from a liquid includes a tension element extending along a length of the liquid and may be near a bottom of the liquid. A plurality of buoyant strips having a polymer defining an open-cell foam are attached to the tension element and extend to a surface of the liquid, with at least a portion of the strips floating on the surface. The polymer may include ethylene alkyl acrylate copolymer (e.g., 100% EMA copolymer).

公开(公告)号：US20160152490A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-02

申请号：US14954793

申请日：2015-11-30

Applicant: Opflex Technologies, LLC

Inventor： James E. LaCrosse ,  Scott C. Smith ,  Glenn G. Wattley

IPC: C02F1/40 ,  E02B15/04 ,  C02F1/28

CPC classification number: C02F1/40 ,  C02F1/285 ,  C02F2101/32 ,  C02F2103/007 ,  E02B15/045 ,  E02B15/0842 ,  E02B15/101

Abstract: 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.

Abstract translation: 一种用于捕获存在于水体中的污染物的装置和方法，其包括用于捕获污染物的收集介质和结构。 收集介质具有固定到结构的第一端。 收集介质具有与第一端相对设置的第二浮力端，其中浮力端是自由端。 该结构不会浮在水面上，并将收集介质的第一端保持在水柱的浮力第二端的下方。 当设备部署在深度大于设备高度的水柱中时，该设备选择性地定位在水柱中所需的高度处。 还公开了采用收集介质的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20150315760A1

公开(公告)日：2015-11-05

申请号：US14702241

申请日：2015-05-01

Applicant: Opflex Technologies, LLC

Inventor： James LaCrosse ,  John Baker

IPC: E02B15/10

CPC classification number: E02B15/101 ,  B01D17/0202 ,  C02F1/285 ,  C02F1/40 ,  C02F1/681 ,  C02F2101/32 ,  C02F2103/007 ,  C02F2201/004 ,  C02F2201/007 ,  C02F2201/008 ,  E02B15/104 ,  Y02A20/204

Abstract: 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.

Abstract translation: 一种用于从水体中除去油的方法，包括提供具有由吸油和/或油吸附的毯子限定的纵向柱的基体，每个基体彼此独立地彼此附着到沿着柱的长度延伸的连接条 ; 将基质部署到水体中以使塔与水体接触; 引起连接条带中的张力，以相对于水体一致地移动柱的毯子; 用第一和第二毯子收集油; 并且除去毯子和由此收集的至少一部分油。 此外，包括这种基质的排油系统，其中在纵向方向的矩阵运动期间，在矩阵柱的下一个毯子上的拖动由连接带而不是由该柱的前一个毯子承载。

公开(公告)号：US20180296942A1

公开(公告)日：2018-10-18

申请号：US16003976

申请日：2018-06-08

Applicant: Opflex Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Thomas Gray Curtis, JR. ,  Scott C. Smith

IPC: B01D17/02 ,  C08J9/36 ,  C02F1/40 ,  C02F1/68 ,  C08J9/00 ,  C08J9/06 ,  C02F1/28 ,  C08J9/38 ,  C02F101/32

Abstract: An apparatus for removing a contaminant from a liquid includes a tension element extending along a length of the liquid and may be near a bottom of the liquid. A plurality of buoyant strips having a polymer defining an open-cell foam are attached to the tension element and extend to a surface of the liquid, with at least a portion of the strips floating on the surface. The polymer may include ethylene alkyl acrylate copolymer (e.g., 100% EMA copolymer).

公开(公告)号：US20170159255A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-08

申请号：US15306988

申请日：2015-04-22

Applicant: OPFLEX TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Inventor： Scott C. Smith

IPC: E02B15/10 ,  C02F1/28 ,  B32B27/36 ,  B32B5/02 ,  B32B27/12 ,  B32B27/08 ,  C02F1/40 ,  B32B5/18

CPC classification number: E02B15/101 ,  B32B5/028 ,  B32B5/18 ,  B32B27/08 ,  B32B27/12 ,  B32B27/36 ,  C02F1/285 ,  C02F1/40 ,  C02F2101/32 ,  C02F2303/16 ,  E02B15/104

Abstract: A remediation pad that includes a layer of an open cell foam material defining opposing major surfaces and a reinforcing layer that is disposed adjacent one of the major surfaces. Some embodiments include a second layer of open cell foam material disposed adjacent the reinforcing layer opposite the first layer. The reinforcing layer may take the form of a mesh or film layer and can be substantially coextensive with the major surfaces it abuts. A plurality of fastening structures can be disposed on opposite ends of the pad whereby a plurality of the pads can be connected end-to-end to form an endless loop. The fastening structures may take the form of a hook and loop fasteners. A method of employing such pads when they form an endless loop is also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US20160362590A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-15

申请号：US15249238

申请日：2016-08-26

Applicant: OPFLEX TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Inventor： Scott C. Smith ,  Robert F. Hurley ,  Kevin M. Hoffman

IPC: C09K3/32 ,  B01J20/28 ,  B01J20/30 ,  C02F1/68 ,  C08J9/10 ,  C08L33/10 ,  C02F1/28 ,  B01J20/26 ,  C08J9/00

CPC classification number: C09K3/32 ,  B01J20/261 ,  B01J20/267 ,  B01J20/28011 ,  B01J20/28045 ,  B01J20/3064 ,  B01J20/3085 ,  B01J2220/445 ,  C02F1/285 ,  C02F1/286 ,  C02F1/681 ,  C02F2101/32 ,  C02F2103/08 ,  C08J9/00 ,  C08J9/0004 ,  C08J9/0023 ,  C08J9/0042 ,  C08J9/0061 ,  C08J9/0066 ,  C08J9/06 ,  C08J9/10 ,  C08J9/103 ,  C08J2201/026 ,  C08J2205/05 ,  C08J2300/16 ,  C08J2323/06 ,  C08J2333/08 ,  C08J2333/10 ,  C08J2423/06 ,  C08J2423/08 ,  C08J2433/08 ,  C08J2433/10 ,  C08L23/06 ,  C08L23/0869 ,  C08L33/10 ,  C08L2201/06 ,  C08L2203/14 ,  C08L2207/04 ,  C08L2207/066

Abstract: A polymer composition for use in the removal and recovery of oil slicks or spills floating on the surfaces of bodies or water or present on land, such as beaches comprising a foam of a blend of polyethylene and an ethylene-alkyl acrylate copolymer and a process for using such foams in the selective removal of oil from fresh water or salt water and the recovery of the absorbed oils from the foams is disclosed. The polymer composition is also for use in other applications in which absorption of liquids is desired.

Abstract translation: 一种聚合物组合物，其用于除去和回收漂浮在身体或水表面上或存在于陆地上的油滑或溢出物，例如包含聚乙烯和乙烯 - 丙烯酸烷基酯共聚物的共混物的泡沫的海滩，以及用于 使用这样的泡沫来从淡水或盐水中选择性地除去油，并且从泡沫中回收吸收的油。 聚合物组合物也用于其中期望吸收液体的其它应用中。

公开(公告)号：US20190127619A1

公开(公告)日：2019-05-02

申请号：US15967152

申请日：2018-04-30

Applicant: OPFLEX TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Inventor： Scott C. Smith ,  Robert F. Hurley ,  Kevin M. Hoffman

IPC: C09K3/32 ,  B01J20/26 ,  C08J9/00 ,  C02F1/68 ,  C08L23/06 ,  C08L23/08 ,  C02F1/28 ,  B01J20/30 ,  C08J9/10 ,  C08J9/06 ,  B01J20/28 ,  C08L33/10

Abstract: A polymer composition for use in the removal and recovery of oil slicks or spills floating on the surfaces of bodies or water or present on land, such as beaches comprising a foam of a blend of polyethylene and an ethylene-alkyl acrylate copolymer and a process for using such foams in the selective removal of oil from fresh water or salt water and the recovery of the absorbed oils from the foams is disclosed. The polymer composition is also for use in other applications in which absorption of liquids is desired.

公开(公告)号：US10207938B2

公开(公告)日：2019-02-19

申请号：US14954793

申请日：2015-11-30

Applicant: Opflex Technologies, LLC

Inventor： James E. LaCrosse ,  Scott C. Smith ,  Glenn G. Wattley

IPC: C02F1/28 ,  C02F1/40 ,  E02B15/04 ,  E02B15/08 ,  C02F101/32 ,  C02F103/00 ,  E02B15/10

Abstract: 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.

公开(公告)号：US10081923B2

公开(公告)日：2018-09-25

申请号：US14702241

申请日：2015-05-01

Applicant: Opflex Technologies, LLC

Inventor： James LaCrosse ,  John Baker

IPC: E02B15/04 ,  E02B15/10 ,  B01D17/02 ,  C02F1/28 ,  C02F1/68 ,  C02F1/40 ,  C02F101/32

CPC classification number: E02B15/101 ,  B01D17/0202 ,  C02F1/285 ,  C02F1/40 ,  C02F1/681 ,  C02F2101/32 ,  C02F2103/007 ,  C02F2201/004 ,  C02F2201/007 ,  C02F2201/008 ,  E02B15/104 ,  Y02A20/204

Abstract: 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.