Patents by Inventor M. Gilles Vilandre

M. Gilles Vilandre 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).

  • Patent number: 5609755
    Abstract: An apparatus that takes advantage of the adherence of hydrocarbonates to specific material and its fluidity as influenced by the temperature. The performances of the apparatus are related to the interaction of two horizontal concentric cylinders one rotating around the other and containing both collecting and recovery means, working simultaneously. A three way oil collection is achieved by the cylinder's exterior surfaces, by large conical discs and by oil scoops located between the two cylinders. Said collecting means are integrated with a central heating system and with temperature controlled recovery devices such as oil deflectors with scrapers and oil recovery reservoir with screw, so that any type of oil can be recovered efficiently from or near the water surface even in cold weather.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 11, 1997
    Inventor: M. Gilles Vilandre