Patents by Inventor Nigel A. Healy

Nigel A. Healy 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).

  • Emulsion of a melt explosive composition
    Patent number: 4248644
    Abstract: 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 an emulsifying agent which imparts to it a greasy consistency. A method of making such an explosive composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 1979
    Date of Patent: February 3, 1981
    Assignee: AECI Limited
    Inventor: Nigel A. Healy
  • Explosive containing polyvinyl chloride and aluminum as sensitizer
    Patent number: 4183775
    Abstract: 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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 1978
    Date of Patent: January 15, 1980
    Assignee: AECI Limited
    Inventors: Charles M. Lownds, Nigel A. Healy