Compositions – Fluent dielectric
Reexamination Certificate
2011-01-18
2011-01-18
Ogden, Jr., Necholus (Department: 1796)
Compositions
Fluent dielectric
C252S579000, C336S058000, C336S094000, C174S0170LF
Reexamination Certificate
active
07871546
ABSTRACT:
In one aspect, the present invention provides a dielectric fluid for use in electrical equipment comprising a vegetable oil or vegetable oil blend. In another aspect the invention provides devices for generating and distributing electrical energy that incorporate a dielectric fluid comprising a vegetable oil or vegetable oil blend. Methods of retrofilling electrical equipment with vegetable oil based dielectric fluids also are provided.
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Cooper Industries, Inc. v.Asea Brown Bov
Corkran Jerry L.
Gauger Gary A.
Harthun Richard A.
McShane Charles Patrick
Rapp Kevin J.
Cooper Industries Inc.
Ogden, Jr. Necholus
Shumaker & Sieffert P.A.
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