Patents by Inventor Alain J. Gagnon

Alain J. Gagnon 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).

  • Nitroalkane-based emulsion explosive composition
    Patent number: 4936931
    Abstract: An emulsion explosive composition comprising a discontinuous oxidizer phase and a continuous fuel phase is provided wherein the fuel phase comprises a nitroalkane compound. The composition essentially contains as the emulsifying agent a polyisobutylene succinic anhydride-based compound in admixture with an ester of 1-4 sorbitan and oleic acid. The composition demonstrates high explosive strength and excellent stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 26, 1990
    Assignee: C-I-L Inc.
    Inventors: Anh D. Nguyen, Alain J. Gagnon