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EP 1 013 747 A3 |
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EUROPEAN PATENT APPLICATION |
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Date of publication A3: |
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05.06.2002 Bulletin 2002/23 |
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Date of publication A2: |
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28.06.2000 Bulletin 2000/26 |
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Date of filing: 16.11.1999 |
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International Patent Classification (IPC)7: C10L 5/14 |
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Designated Contracting States: |
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AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE |
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AL LT LV MK RO SI |
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Priority: |
16.11.1998 GB 9825064
27.09.1999 GB 9922690
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Applicant: Evans, Meirion Thomas |
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Bryncoch, Neath SA10 7PF (GB) |
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- Evans, Meirion Thomas,
Bryncoch, Neath SA10 7PF (GB)
- Morgan, Jeffrey David,
New Tredegar, Gwent NP2 6NN (GB)
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Representative: Cawdell, Karen Teresa et al |
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Urquhart-Dykes & Lord Three Trinity Court 21-27 Newport Road
Cardiff, CF24 0AA
Cardiff, CF24 0AA (GB) |
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Agglomerate production |
(57) A method of producing agglomerates, which method includes blending carbonaceous particles,
and optionally organic waste material, with an additive comprising particulate clay,
and with a binder comprising an aqueous emulsion of polyvinyl acetate. The resultant
blend is then shaped to form agglomerates, and subsequently permitting the binder
to cure in the agglomerates.