Patents by Inventor Jean-Luc Arpin

Jean-Luc Arpin 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).

  • Detonators comprising a high energy pyrotechnic
    Patent number: 5945627
    Abstract: In-hole and surface detonators are provided which are essentially free from primary explosives. The detonators utilize a high energy pyrotechnic mixture of a fuel and an oxidizer for initiation of a base charge enclosed in the detonator, or for the initiation of an adjacent shock tube. Improved safety during manufacture of detonators is achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 31, 1999
    Assignee: ICI Canada
    Inventors: Jean-Luc Arpin, Rejean Aube, John A. Conkling