Fuel and related compositions – Liquid fuels – Plant or animal extract mixtures or extracts of...
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-08
2011-03-08
McAvoy, Ellen M (Department: 1775)
Fuel and related compositions
Liquid fuels
Plant or animal extract mixtures or extracts of...
C044S300000, C044S307000, C044S324000, C044S451000, C208S015000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07901469
ABSTRACT:
Fuel formulations may be produced from vegetable oil without the need to remove glycerin from the vegetable oil prior to use. The fuel formulations may be used in diesel fuel vehicles and/or as a home heating oil. The fuel formulations may include vegetable oil, kerosene, a fuel stabilizer, and a cetane boost additive.
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Alternative Fuels Group Inc.
Graham Chantel
McAvoy Ellen M
Morrison & Foerster / LLP
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