Patents Assigned to Bruce W. Grow
  • Method and apparatus for acquisition of shale oil
    Patent number: 4151067
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for the acquisition of emulsified shale oil from oil shale, by the granulation thereof, admixing of an emulsifier (water) therewith and by the subjection of vibration (sonic) thereto for the intimate comingling of the fluid admixture inducing withdrawal of said shale oil from the particulate matter thereof, followed by separation of the emulsion from said particulate matter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1977
    Date of Patent: April 24, 1979
    Assignees: Craig H. Grow, Bruce W. Grow
    Inventor: Harlow B. Grow