Patents by Inventor James D. Nichols

James D. Nichols 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).

  • Publication number: 20240139608
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to user interfaces for managing, modifying, and/or outputting workout content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2024
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Craig D. BOLTON, Julie A. ARNEY, Edward CHAO, Lynne DEVINE, Victoria E. HINN, Daniel S. KEEN, Julia K. NICHOLS, James P. OCHS, Jennifer D. PATTON
  • Patent number: 6844530
    Abstract: A cooking appliance incorporates a convection system including a blower or fan having an associated heating element used for thawing food items in an oven cavity. The convection fan and its associated heating element are specifically controlled to regulate the air flow and temperature within the oven cavity in a manner which significantly reduces thaw time over ambient conditions, while not negatively effecting food quality. In accordance with the most preferred form of the invention, the convection fan is constantly operated at a high RPM and the convection heating element is operated in the order of 80° F.-100° F. (approximately 26-38° C.) in order to establish and maintain an oven cavity temperature of about 80° F. (approximately 26° C.) for food thawing purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2005
    Assignee: Maytag Corporation
    Inventors: Perry A. Bennett, Mark A. Boyer, Jackie M. Caruso, Robert R. Ferris, Valerie L. Hern-Fonseth, Brian C. Jones, Jeffrey K. McLeod, James D. Nichols, Marilyn L. Sterchi
  • Publication number: 20040200827
    Abstract: A cooking appliance incorporates a convection system including a blower or fan having an associated heating element used for thawing food items in an oven cavity. The convection fan and its associated heating element are specifically controlled to regulate the air flow and temperature within the oven cavity in a manner which significantly reduces thaw time over ambient conditions, while not negatively effecting food quality. In accordance with the most preferred form of the invention, the convection fan is constantly operated at a high RPM and the convection heating element is operated in the order of 80° F.-100° F. (approximately 26-38° C.) in order to establish and maintain an oven cavity temperature of about 80° F. (approximately 26° C.) for food thawing purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2003
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Inventors: Perry A. Bennett, Mark A. Boyer, Jackie M. Caruso, Robert R. Ferris, Valerie L. Hern-Fonseth, Brian C. Jones, Jeffrey K. McLeod, James D. Nichols, Marilyn L. Sterchi
  • Patent number: 5308880
    Abstract: An active hydrogen-containing B-side composition for reaction with a polyisocyanate-containing A-side composition to make a polyurethane, polyurethaneurea and/or polyurea elastomer by reaction injection molding, which B-side composition comprises an acidic mold release composition, diethyltoluenediamine chain extender and, as a catalyst, a diorganotin dicarboxylate in which the carboxylate contains at least one alpha halogen atom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 3, 1994
    Assignee: Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
    Inventors: John E. Dewhurst, James D. Nichols, Ann C. L. Savoca
  • Patent number: 5288864
    Abstract: A method for preparing a polyurethane foam which comprises reacting an organic polyisocyanate and a polyol in the presence of a blowing agent, cell stabilizer and a catalyst composition which comprises a quaternary ammonium carboxylate inner salt having the following formula I ##STR1## where R.sub.1 -R.sub.3 are independently C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl or a heterocycle, C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 aryl or heteroaromatic. R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 or R.sub.1 -R.sub.3 together with the nitrogen atom can also be part of nitrogen containing ring system such as piperidine, morpholine, triethylenediamine, imidazole, or 1,8-diazabicyclo-[5.4.0]undec-7-ene. R.sub.4 is a divalent R.sub.1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 22, 1994
    Assignee: Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
    Inventors: James D. Nichols, Ann C. L. Savoca, Mark L. Listemann
  • Patent number: 5256704
    Abstract: The invention relates to reaction injection molded elastomers derived from high molecular weight polyether polyols, an aromatic diamine chain extender, a polyisocyanate and a hydroxyl-containing organotin catalyst. The reaction injection molded (RIM) elastomers of this invention are useful, for example, as automobile body parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1993
    Assignee: Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
    Inventors: John E. Dewhurst, James D. Nichols
  • Patent number: 5240970
    Abstract: A method for preparing a polyurethane foam which comprises reacting an organic polyisocyanate and a polyol in the presence of a blowing agent, cell stabilizer and a catalyst composition which comprises a quaternary ammonium carboxylate inner salt having the following formula I ##STR1## where R.sub.1 -R.sub.3 are independently C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl or a heterocycle, C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 aryl or heteroaromatic. R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 or R.sub.1 -R.sub.3 together with the nitrogen atom can also be part of nitrogen containing ring system such as piperdine, morpholine, triethylenediamine, imidazole, or 1,8-diazabicyclo-[5.4.0]-undec-7-ene. R.sub.4 is a divalent R.sub.1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 31, 1993
    Assignee: Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
    Inventors: James D. Nichols, Ann C. L. Savoca, Mark L. Listemann
  • Patent number: 5227450
    Abstract: The invention relates to reaction injection molded elastomers derived from high molecular weight polyether polyols, an aromatic diamine chain extender, a polyisocyanate and a hydroxyl-containing organotin catalyst. The reaction injection molded (RIM) elastomers of this invention are useful, for example, as automobile body parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1993
    Assignee: Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
    Inventors: John E. Dewhurst, James D. Nichols
  • Patent number: 5204440
    Abstract: The invention relates to reaction injection molded elastomers derived from high molecular weight polyether polyols, an aromatic diamine chain extender, a polyisocyanate and a hydroxyl-containing organotin catalyst. The reaction injection molded (RIM) elastomers of this invention are useful, for example, as automobile body parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 20, 1993
    Assignee: Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
    Inventors: John E. Dewhurst, James D. Nichols
  • Patent number: 5149844
    Abstract: Useful as catalysts for the reaction of a polyisocyanate or a partially blocked polyisocyanate with a hydroxy-containing compound are organotins of the formula ##STR1## where R is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl or an aryl group,Y is --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 CH(CH.sub.3)--, --CH.sub.2 CH(OH)CH.sub.2 --, or ##STR2## and X is a linking group which may be --S-- or --O--.Also disclosed are cationic electrodepositable compositions containing such catalysts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1992
    Assignee: Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
    Inventors: James D. Nichols, John B. Dickenson
  • Patent number: 5145976
    Abstract: Useful as catalysts for the reaction of a polyisocyanate or a partially blocked polyisocyanate with a hydroxy-containing compound are organotin compositions obtained by reacting a diorganotin oxide of the formula R.sub.2 SnO of a diorganotin dichloride of the formula R.sub.2 SnCl.sub.2 with a compound of the formula HS--CH.sub.2 CH(OH)CH.sub.2 XH where R is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl or an aryl group and X is --O-- or --S--.Also disclosed are cationic electrodepositable (CED) compositions containing such catalysts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 8, 1992
    Assignee: Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
    Inventors: James D. Nichols, John B. Dickenson
  • Patent number: 5089584
    Abstract: Useful as catalysts for the reaction of a polyisocyanate or a partially blocked polyisocyanate with a hydroxy-containing compound are organotin compositions obtained by reacting a diorganotin oxide of the formula R.sub.2 SnO or a diorganotin dichloride of the formula R.sub.2 SnCl.sub.2 with a compound of the formula HS--CH.sub.2 CH(OH)CH.sub.2 XH where R is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl or an aryl group and X is --O-- or --S--.Also disclosed alre cationic electrodepositable (CED) compositions containing such catalysts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 18, 1992
    Assignee: Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
    Inventors: James D. Nichols, John B. Dickenson
  • Patent number: 5089583
    Abstract: Useful as catalysts for the reaction of a polyisocyanate or a partially blocked polyisocyanate with a hydroxy-containing compound are organotins of the formula ##STR1## where R is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl or an aryl group.Y is --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 CH(CH.sub.3)--, --CH.sub.2 CH(OH)CH.sub.2 --, or ##STR2## and X is a linking group which may be --S-- or --O--.Also disclosed are cationic electrodepositable compositions containing such catalysts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 18, 1992
    Assignee: Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
    Inventors: James D. Nichols, John B. Dickenson
  • Patent number: 5089645
    Abstract: Useful as catalysts for the reaction of a polyisocyanate or a partially blocked polyisocyanate with a hydroxyl-containing compound are hydroxyl-containing organotins such as, for example, compounds of formulas I-III ##STR1## where R is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl or an aryl group;R.sup.1 is a C.sub.2 -C.sub.22 divalent hydrocarbyl group which may contain a hydroxyl substituent;X is a linking group which may be --O--, --S-- or --O.sub.2 C--;Y is a hydroxyl-containing C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 alkylene group;Y' is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.9 divalent hydrocarbyl group;Z is divalent organic linking group; andn is 0 or 1.Suitable hydroxyl-containing organotin compounds would also include polymeric organotin compounds prepared by the reaction of a diorganotin oxide or diorganotin dichloride with HSCH.sub.2 CH(OH)CH.sub.2 XH, preferably in a 1:0.5-1 molar ratio, where X is --S-- or --O--.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 18, 1992
    Assignee: Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
    Inventors: James D. Nichols, John B. Dickenson
  • Patent number: 4987244
    Abstract: Useful as catalysts for the reaction of a polyisocyanate or a partially blocked polyisocyanate with a hydroxy-containing compound are organotins of the formulaR.sub.2 Sn[X--R.sup.1 --OH].sub.2whereR is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl or an aryl group,R.sup.1 is a C.sub.2 -C.sub.9 divalent hydrocarbyl group which may contain a hydroxyl substituent, andX is a linking group which may be --S-- or --O.sub.2 C--.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 22, 1991
    Assignee: Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
    Inventors: James D. Nichols, John B. Dickenson
  • Patent number: 4981924
    Abstract: Useful as catalysts for the reaction of a polyisocyanate or a partially blocked polyisocyanate with a hydroxy-containing compound are organotins of the formulaR.sub.2 Sn[X--R.sup.1 --OH].sub.2whereR is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl or an aryl group,R.sup.1 is a C.sub.2 -C.sub.9 divalent hydrocarbyl group which may contain a hydroxyl substituent, andX is a linking group which may be --S-- or --O.sub.2 C--.Also disclosed are cationic electrodepositable (CED) compositions containing such catalysts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 1, 1991
    Assignee: Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
    Inventors: James D. Nichols, John B. Dickenson
  • Patent number: 4981925
    Abstract: Useful as catalysts for the reaction of a polyisocyanate or a partially blocked polyisocyanate with a hydroxy-containing compound are organotin compositions obtained by reacting a diorganotin oxide of the formula R.sub.2 SnO or a diorganotin dichloride of the formula R.sub.2 SnCl.sub.2 with a compound of the formula HS--CH.sub.2 CH(OH)CH.sub.2 XH where R is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl or an aryl group and X is --O-- or --S--.Also disclosed are cationic electrodepositable (CED) compositions containing such catalysts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 1, 1991
    Assignee: Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
    Inventors: James D. Nichols, John B. Dickenson
  • Patent number: 4978728
    Abstract: Useful as catalysts for the reaction of a polyisocyanate or a partially blocked polyisocyanate with a hydroxy-containing compound are organotins of the formula ##STR1## where R is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl or an aryl group,Y is --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 CH(CH.sub.3)--, --CH.sub.2 CH(OH)CH.sub.2 --, or ##STR2## X is a linking group which may be --S-- or --O--. Also disclosed are cationic electrodepositable compositions containing such catalysts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 1989
    Date of Patent: December 18, 1990
    Assignee: Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
    Inventors: James D. Nichols, John B. Dickenson
  • Patent number: 4557838
    Abstract: Metal corrosion by aqueous acid solutions is inhibited by admixture therein of a synergistic additive consisting essentially of:(1) a heterocyclic nitrogen compound or alkylamine,(2) an acetylenic alcohol, and(3) a dialkylthiourea.In certain instances good inhibition against metal corrosion is obtained without the inclusion of the dialkylthiourea in the additive composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1984
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1985
    Assignee: Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
    Inventors: James D. Nichols, Richard Derby, Glenn T. von dem Bussche, David A. Hannum
  • Patent number: 4541008
    Abstract: A television signal transmission system incorporating circuits for processing and encoding a repetition reduced signal. The system contains a component separator for generating sampled digital values of the color and intensity components of a television signal, storage buffer for storing the separated components of the video signal, a data processor for comparing successive samples of the component video data and for generating variable-length blocks of data to represent either slowly varying signals or rapidly varying signals, circuitry for encoding and multiplexing audio and synchronization data into the signal stream, circuitry for encoding signal and control data for transmission to a receiver, circuit for processing the received signal to establish synchronization, circuit for demultiplexing the received signal to extract the audio information, and means for demultiplexing the component video information and reconstructing the composite video signal from the repetition-reduced representation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 1982
    Date of Patent: September 10, 1985
    Assignee: Jones Futura Foundation, Ltd.
    Inventors: Max Fishman, James D. Nichols