Patents Assigned to IMC-International Marketing of Canada Corp.
  • Oil recovery system and apparatus
    Patent number: 5075014
    Abstract: The present invention provides a self-propelled remote-controlled liquid hydrocarbons recovery or liquid hydrocarbons skimming vehicle (ROV) with an on-board liquid hydrocarbons/water separation apparatus, and a liquid hydrocarbons spill cleanup system incorporating the ROV. The ROV has a gimballed funnel for skimming liquid hydrocarbons from the surface of the water and directing it to a centrifugal separator. The ROV forms part of an oil spill cleanup system which can be deployed by aircraft and remotely operated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 24, 1991
    Assignee: IMC-International Marketing of Canada Corp.
    Inventor: Fred M. G. Sullivan