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Convertible barrier for substances floating on water

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5919599
A barrier for substances floating on water has a flotation member and a liquid previous and a liquid impervious skirt depending from it. The liquid impervious skirt is deflected at currents greater than about one knot and the oily substances are treated with a particulate oleophilic-hydrophobic substance less dense than water for retention by the liquid pervious skirt. (6 claims)
Assignee:
TUL; EDB-82-010205
Patent Number(s):
US 3667235
OSTI ID:
5919599
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English