Patents by Inventor Frederick A. Major

Frederick A. Major has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Plants having increased tolerance to herbicides
    Patent number: 11965171
    Abstract: The present invention refers to a plant or plant part comprising a polynucleotide encoding a wildtype or mutated cellulose synthase (CESA) polypeptide, the expression of said polynucleotide confers to the plant or plant part tolerance to CESA-inhibiting herbicides, such as azines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Stefan Tresch, Doreen Schachtschabel, Mihiret Tekeste Sisay, Jens Lerchl, Julia Major, Florian Vogt, Frederick Calo, Jill Marie Paulik
  • Aluminum Casting Alloy with Improved High-Temperature Performance
    Publication number: 20160319400
    Abstract: An aluminum alloy includes, in weight percent, 0.1-0.25 Si, 0.10 max Fe, 2.0-3.4 Cu, 0.9-1.2 Ni, 1.3-1.8 Mg, 0.25 max Ti, and one or more dispersoid forming elements, the balance being aluminum and unavoidable impurities. The alloy is suitable for casting, and may be formed into a cast alloy product. Additionally, the alloy exhibits excellent high temperature mechanical properties, particularly high temperature fatigue strength, as well as good corrosion resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2014
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventors: Bradly L. Hohenstein, James Frederick Major
  • COPPER ALUMINUM ALLOY MOLDED PART HAVING HIGH MECHANICAL STRENGTH AND HOT CREEP RESISTANCE
    Publication number: 20120258010
    Abstract: The subject of the invention is a cast part with high static mechanical strength, and high hot creep strength, made of aluminum alloy of chemical composition: Si: 0.02-0.50%, Fe: 0.02-0.30%, Cu: 3.5-4.9%, Mn: <0.70%, Mg: 0.05-0.20%, Zn <0.30%, Ni: <0.30%, V: 0.05-0.30%, Zr: 0.05-0.25%, Ti: 0.01-0.35%, other elements in total <0.15%; and 0.05% each, the remainder being aluminum. It more particularly relates to cylinder heads for supercharged diesel or gasoline internal combustion engines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2010
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicant: RIO TINTO ALCAN INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
    Inventors: Michel Garat, James Frederick Major, Danny Jean
  • Adjustable standpipe apparatus for evaporative coolers
    Patent number: 4479667
    Abstract: Two pipes for low pressure water systems include a pair of tapering surfaces secured together by a threaded engagement in which the thread of one member extends helically for less than three hundred sixty degrees.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1981
    Date of Patent: October 30, 1984
    Assignee: Clare M. Major
    Inventors: Frederick A. Major, deceased, Henry M. Woike, Clare M. Major, executrix
  • Collet for cable connector
    Patent number: 4447107
    Abstract: Collet apparatus for a cable connector includes a cylindrical bore through which a length of conductor extends with longitudinally extending gripper fingers on one end of the bore which are cammed inwardly to grip the cable and with a counterbore remote from the fingers to provide an air dielectric for the cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 1982
    Date of Patent: May 8, 1984
    Inventors: Frederick A. Major, Jr., deceased, by Clare M. Major, personal representative
  • Camera lens cover and sunshade apparatus
    Patent number: 4415242
    Abstract: A combination lens cover and sunshade for a camera includes a plurality of pivotable pedals which move from a closed position, comprising a lens cover, to an open position, comprising a sunshade for the camera lens and the pivoting is accomplished by cam action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1981
    Date of Patent: November 15, 1983
    Inventor: Frederick A. Major
  • Rechargeable transparent slide viewer apparatus
    Patent number: 4372068
    Abstract: Apparatus for viewing a transparency includes a rechargeable battery and a telescoping lens housing which moves inwardly and outwardly with respect to a housing in which is disposed the rechargeable battery, a light source, and a solid diffuser/reflector block for diffusing and reflecting light from the light source over substantially the entire area of the transparency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 1980
    Date of Patent: February 8, 1983
    Assignee: Frederick A. Major
    Inventors: Paul A. Knapp, Frederick A. Major
  • Evaporative cooler pump
    Patent number: D278631
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 1982
    Date of Patent: April 30, 1985
    Assignee: Clare M. Major
    Inventor: Frederick A. Major, deceased