Patents by Inventor William E. Sohl

William E. Sohl 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).

  • Method for separating oil from water
    Patent number: RE31087
    Abstract: A method for separating water-immiscible oils and oil-like substances from mixtures including said oils in an aqueous medium which comprises contacting the mixture with an oleophilic fibrous web comprising large numbers of interconnected, interstitial spaces for reception and retention of the oil to the exclusion of water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 1981
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1982
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: William E. Sohl