Patents by Inventor Colin Anderson

Colin Anderson 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).

  • BUTANOL RECOVERY PROCESS
    Publication number: 20150152032
    Abstract: The present invention provides an improved process for recovering butanol from a mixture comprising water, methanol, propanol, butanol and optionally other organic compounds. More particularly, the invention relates to a process for recovering butanol as an essentially pure product from a mixture comprising water, methanol, propanol, butanol and other organic compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2013
    Publication date: June 4, 2015
    Applicant: INVISTA NORTH AMERICA S.A.R.L.
    Inventors: Graham R. Aird, Colin Anderson, Rakhesh Martyn, Philip N. Ward, Ashley Wells, Robert E. Stilson
  • Hydro-pneumatic suspension system
    Publication number: 20070132163
    Abstract: A suspension system for a vehicle has an upper control arm and an associated lower control arm for mounting a wheel on the vehicle body. A hydro-pneumatic spring is connected between one of the control arms and the vehicle body. A compensating spring is associated with the hydro-pneumatic spring and is operable to act in opposition to the force exerted by the hydro-pneumatic spring as the hydro-pneumatic spring approaches full extension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2007
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Inventors: Sean Timoney, Colin Anderson
  • Treatment of osteoporosis
    Patent number: 4812304
    Abstract: A method for treating or preventing osteoporosis is disclosed. Bone cells are synchronized during a bone cell activating period; bone resorption, which normally follows activation, is inhibited using a polyphosphonate; bone formation is allowed to occur in the rest period during which nutrient supplements may be administered to the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1986
    Date of Patent: March 14, 1989
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Colin Anderson, Lawrence Flora
  • Brachycome plant named `Strawberry Mousse`
    Patent number: PP10194
    Abstract: A new and distinct Brachycome named `Strawberry Mousse`, characterized by its low-growing and spreading plant habit; fast crop time; moderate vigor; freely branching plant habit; relatively large inflorescences with pink ray florets and bright yellow-green disc florets; and long, erect peduncles that hold inflorescences above the foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Assignee: Koala Blooms Pty. Ltd.
    Inventor: Richard Colin Anderson