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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5750764 | Synthesis and resolution of propionic acid derivatives A process for the production of disubstituted propionic acid derivatives which are intermediates in the synthesis of -arylpropionic acids such as naproxen, involves the reaction of a naphthalene derivative such as 2-methoxynaphthalene, with an alky... | 05/12/1998 |
| 5684190 | Recovery of amino acid A method of recovering a desired amino acid such as L-lysine from an aqueous solution containing the desired amino acid and impurities, includes the steps of passing the solution over a primary cation exchange resin to adsorb the desired amino acid onto t... | 11/04/1997 |
| 5524523 | Loading of boreholes with flowable explosives The invention provides a method of loading flowable explosives into a borehole, and a lance suitable for use in the method, A plurality of different fluids are fed into the borehole along a plurality of separate conduits each forming part of the same lanc... | 06/11/1996 |
| 5084117 | Explosive This invention relates to an explosive. It relates in particular to the manufacture of an emulsion explosive comprising a discontinuous phase which forms an oxidizing salt-containing component and a continuous phase which is immiscible with the discontinu... | 01/28/1992 |
| 4966077 | Loading of boreholes with explosive A positive displacement explosive base dosing pump is provided with a drive motor 14 and has an outlet 22 connected via a flexible hose 24 to a lance 70. The lance 70 has a mixing device 72 therein and a reciprocable positive displacement gassing solution... | 10/30/1990 |
| 4939993 | Detonator A detonator 10 includes an elongate tubular member 12 which defines a longitudinally extending passage 14. A pair of base charges 16 and 20 are located in the passage 14. A primary charge 18 which is substantially disc-shaped is located in the passage 14 ... | 07/10/1990 |
| 4911076 | Time delay replay A detonating delay relay for shock or signal tube application so made as to be bidirectional. Comprising a delay detonator having a plug which holds two lengths of shock tube sealed at the ends. The detonation pulse is transmitted from one length of shock... | 03/27/1990 |
| 4874753 | Insecticidal composition A pour-on formulation for localized external application to dogs includes an effective amount of a non-systemic insecticide which is tolerated by dogs and which is effective against fleas and/or ticks. It also includes a C1 -C4 alcoh... | 10/17/1989 |
| 4853157 | Process for the manufacture of nitric acid esters A process for the preparation of nitric acid esters of organic hydroxy compounds by reacting an organic hydroxy compound with nitric acid in the presence of both sulphuric acid and in a solvent, followed by separating off the spent acid, substantially neu... | 08/01/1989 |
| 4790891 | Process for the production of a cartridged explosive with entrapped bubbles In a process for the production of a `water-in-fuel` or `melt-in-fuel` emulsion explosive a density-reducing agent is introduced and dispersed in the emulsion at an elevated temperature whereat the emulsion is essentially liquid, the explosive is cartridg... | 12/13/1988 |
| 4756776 | Process for the production of an explosive and the explosive In a process for the production of a `water-in-fuel` or `melt-in-fuel` emulsion explosive a density-reducing agent is introduced and dispersed in the emulsion at an elevated temperature whereat the emulsion is essentially liquid, the explosive is cartridg... | 07/12/1988 |
| 4685423 | Insecticidal grooming article The invention provides an article for grooming an animal and comprising a grooming article of plastics material, the plastics material containing, over at least a portion thereof, at least one insecticide capable of blooming from the article onto the anim... | 08/11/1987 |
| 4671178 | Low energy fuses A low energy fuse which has a tubular casing that is deformed at at least one end and intermediate its ends to form valve formations. Each valve formation defines a valve that is normally substantially closed and which is opened, in use, by a shock wave. ... | 06/09/1987 |
| 4604971 | Insecticidal grooming article The invention provides an article for grooming an animal and comprising a grooming article of plastics material, the plastics material containing, over at least a portion thereof, at least one insecticide capable of blooming from the article onto the anim... | 08/12/1986 |
| 4603662 | Fuels The invention concerns a fuel comprising a mixture of at least one alcohol and at least one ether. The ether conveniently has a boiling point below 200° C., preferably below 100° C. The fuel can comprise lower aliphatic alcohols and ethers. An engine ma... | 08/05/1986 |
| 4541835 | Fuels The invention concerns a fuel comprising a mixture of (A) at least one alcohol with an average molecular weight of less than 160, and (B) at least one further organic compound which has a spontaneous ignition temperature of less than 450° C. The further ... | 09/17/1985 |
| 4541837 | Fuels The invention concerns a fuel comprising a mixture of (A) at least one alcohol with an average molecular weight of less than 160, and (B) at least one further organic compound which has a spontaneous ignition temperature of less than 450° C. The further ... | 09/17/1985 |
| 4491489 | Method and means for making an explosive in the form of an emulsion A method of making an explosive in the form of an emulsion, which includes two stages being a first stage comprising directing a plurality of 0.5 to 5 mm diameter jets of the discontinuous phase into the continuous phase, in the presence of an emulsifier,... | 01/01/1985 |
| 4482858 | Apparatus for and a method of testing detonating systems An apparatus for and a method of testing AC operable detonating modules (10) whereby an electric charge is discharged through a primary wire (20) threaded through or around a transformer core (14) of a module being tested and the voltage across, or the cu... | 11/13/1984 |
| 4473418 | Emulsion explosive composition An emulsion explosive composition comprising an oxygen-supplying salt component as a discontinuous phase, an organic medium forming a continuous phase and an emulsifying agent which comprises at least one conventional emulsifier and at least one emulsific... | 09/25/1984 |
| 4422412 | Device for converting alcohols to ethers The invention concerns the modification of a compression ignition engine by providing a device which converts an alcohol to an ether. The device comprises a heat exchanger having an inlet to receive the alcohol and an outlet in communication with the inle... | 12/27/1983 |
| 4397909 | Production of sheet material A method of producing sheet material comprises heating a web 10 of closely woven fabric to a temperature of at least 50° C., and preferably to about 150° C., and then impregnating the hot fabric with polyvinylchloride (PVC) paste containing a bonding ag... | 08/09/1983 |
| 4391659 | Explosive The invention concerns an emulsion explosive of the water-in-fuel type which has as its discontinuous phase an oxidizing salt-containing component, and as its continuous phase a fuel component which is immiscible with the discontinuous phase, the continuo... | 07/05/1983 |
| 4366630 | Foot wear The invention concerns a composite sole for use in safety footwear, as well as a combination heel and sole and a complete article of footwear, the composite sole comprising an inner sole of electrically conducting material, and a thin flexible outer sole ... | 01/04/1983 |
| 4321227 | Injection moulding process and apparatus The invention concerns a method and apparatus for injection moulding elongated plastics articles, such as pipes, in welded-together units. The process comprises the steps of (i) providing a mould having an open end closed by one or more gates, an inner ma... | 03/23/1982 |
| 4320100 | Purification of gas mixtures The invention concerns a process for the purification of a hydrogen-containing gas mixture comprising up to 45% by volume of hydrogen, together with carbon oxides, hydrogen cyanide and impurities including nitrogen oxides and/or oxygen. The process compri... | 03/16/1982 |
| 4314507 | Sequential initiation of explosives A circuit for use in the sequential initiation of explosives comprises an up-down counter having a first input terminal at which an up-count is initiated, a second input terminal at which a downcount is initiated, and an output terminal, an energy storage... | 02/09/1982 |
| 4248644 | Emulsion of a melt explosive composition An explosive composition which is in the form of a "melt-in-fuel" emulsion as defined. The melt comprises ammonium nitrate and is the discontinuous phase, while the fuel forms the continuous phase. The composition is substantially water-free and includes ... | 02/03/1981 |
| 4225430 | Biological process A process for denitrifying a highly nitrogenous wastewater in the presence of high concentrations of ammonia is described. The process is based on upflow packed bed and fluidized bed reactors containing denitrifiers on the packing material. A carbon sourc... | 09/30/1980 |
| 4183775 | Explosive containing polyvinyl chloride and aluminum as sensitizer A slurry explosive composition comprising of inorganic salt, fuel, and a liquid solvent, disperser or carrier for the salt, the composition also containing, as sensitizer a synergistic mixture of polyvinyl chloride and flake aluminium.... | 01/15/1980 |
| 4128442 | Emulsified methanol containing explosive composition A non-aqueous slurry explosive composition comprising an oxidizing salt component, a fuel component, methanol and a metal nitrate or perchlorate soluble in the methanol. Such compositions are highly sensitive and useful in the form of small diameter cartr... | 12/05/1978 |
