Patents by Inventor George A. Timberlake, Jr.

George A. Timberlake, Jr. 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).

  • Patent number: 9174853
    Abstract: A continuous or semi-continuous process for producing a high purity germane includes (a) preparing a reaction mixture containing hydrogen and crude germane and (b) separating the hydrogen from the crude germane by a pressure swing adsorption process. The pressure swing adsorption process results in a hydrogen-rich product stream and a germane-rich product stream. The method further includes (c) purifying the germane-rich product stream by continuous distillation thereof to remove impurities therefrom and to produce a high purity germane containing less than 0.1 volume percent of impurities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: Gelest Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Barry C. Arkles, George A. Timberlake, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20150158738
    Abstract: A continuous or semi-continuous process for producing a high purity germane includes (a) preparing a reaction mixture containing hydrogen and crude germane and (b) separating the hydrogen from the crude germane by a pressure swing adsorption process. The pressure swing adsorption process results in a hydrogen-rich product stream and a germane-rich product stream. The method further includes (c) purifying the germane-rich product stream by continuous distillation thereof to remove impurities therefrom and to produce a high purity germane containing less than 0.1 volume percent of impurities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2014
    Publication date: June 11, 2015
    Inventors: Barry C. ARKLES, George A. TIMBERLAKE, JR.
  • Patent number: 5149500
    Abstract: A sterilizing gas mixture, containing ethylene oxide and a diluent, is used to sterilize articles in a sterilizing chamber. When the sterilization has been completed, the chamber is purged of sterilizing gas, usually in two or more purging cycles. During the first purging cycle, the spent sterilizing gas mixture is directed to a condenser, where the residual ethylene oxide and diluent are liquefied. During the second and subsequent purging cycles, the additional sterilizing gas mixture remaining in the chamber is conveyed to a disposal unit to dispose of the remaining ethylene oxide. The disposal unit can be a catalytic device which converts the ethylene oxide to carbon dioxide and water. Alternatively, the disposal unit can be a chemical device, such as an acid scrubber which converts the ethylene oxide into a non-toxic substance. Thus, virtually none of the ethylene oxide vents to the outside.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1992
    Assignee: MG Industries
    Inventors: Sudhir R. Brahmbhatt, George A. Timberlake, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4438792
    Abstract: Pressure relief detecting/alert apparatus for detecting the activation of pressure relief devices associated with fluid storage is disclosed comprising a cover adapted to move in response to a release of stored fluid, a tube assembly for containing a control fluid under pressure and capable of rupture upon movement of the cover, and means for detecting a decrease in control fluid pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 1981
    Date of Patent: March 27, 1984
    Assignee: Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
    Inventor: George A. Timberlake, Jr.