Agitating – Method
Reexamination Certificate
2000-08-31
2001-12-25
Soohoo, Tony G. (Department: 1723)
Agitating
Method
Reexamination Certificate
active
06332708
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to the transportation of powder materials and, more particularly, to a method for shipping manganese dioxide.
2. Description of the Prior Art
Presently, manganese dioxide (MnO
2
) is shipped in the form of a powder bagged in individual paper bags. In this form, the manganese dioxide has numerous hazardous characteristics and, thus, various precautionary measures must be taken while handling this product. These precautionary measures contribute to increase the costs associated with the transportation of the manganese dioxide from a place of origin to a destination.
Manganese dioxide powder will accelerate burning when involved in a fire and produce irritating and corrosive gases and, thus, the transportation thereof is severely regulated.
It would be advantageous to find a new shipping method which would eliminates the need for shipping manganese dioxide under the requirements imparted by the regulations so that the transportation of manganese dioxide could be effectuated safely and economically.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is therefore an aim of the present invention to provide a novel method for shipping manganese dioxide in a manner such as to reduce hazards during shipment.
It is also an aim of the present invention to provide a manganese dioxide shipping method which is economical.
Therefore, in accordance with the present invention, there is provided a method of transporting manganese dioxide from a place of origin to a remote destination, comprising the steps of providing a mixture of liquid and manganese dioxide in a container suitable for transportation, the manganese dioxide being insoluble in said liquid, continuously agitating said mixture within said container to maintain the manganese dioxide in suspension in the liquid so as to prevent sedimentation of the manganese dioxide, and transporting said container to said remote destination while said mixture is being maintained in suspension.
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Bernier René
Gonzalez Jesus
Cametox 2000 Inc.
Mitchell Robert
Soohoo Tony G.
Swabey Ogilvy Renault
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