Classifying – separating – and assorting solids – Fluid suspension – Liquid
Reexamination Certificate
2005-11-01
2005-11-01
Lithgow, Thomas M. (Department: 1724)
Classifying, separating, and assorting solids
Fluid suspension
Liquid
C209S167000, C209S170000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06959815
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides for a reactive oily bubble carrier comprising: (a) a gas bubble having an oil-coating; and (b) a collector dissolved within the oil-coating. The present invention also provides for the use a reactive oily bubble carrier in a flotation target particle separation process. The present invention also provides for a flotation target particle separation process using the reactive oily bubble carriers disclosed herein.
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Liu Jianjun
Xu Zhenghe
Zhou Zhiang
Bereskin & Parr
Lithgow Thomas M.
Power Patricia
The Governors of The University of Alberta
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