Patents by Inventor Ann M. Ruebush

Ann M. Ruebush has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Process for removing water-soluble organics from produced water
    Patent number: 4839054
    Abstract: We disclose a process for removing water-soluble organics from produced water. The process comprises: acidifying the produced water with acid; contacting the acidified with a free oil to form a mixture; agitating the mixture to produce a thoroughly mixed phase; and separating the phase to produce a free oil phase and a clean water phase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 1987
    Date of Patent: June 13, 1989
    Assignee: Chevron Research Company
    Inventors: Ann M. Ruebush, Samuel L. Davis, Jr., Vern A. Norviel