Patents by Inventor James F. White

James F. White 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: 20030224029
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for repelling insects. The composition is formulated as an aqueous solution to be sprayed on a surface from which insects are to be repelled. In preferred embodiments, the composition is a non-toxic and biodegradable insect repellent comprising an aqueous carrier, at least about 0.05 percent by volume of hot pepper extract, at least about 0.05 percent by volume of garlic extract, and at least about 0.05 percent by volume of Neem seed oil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2002
    Publication date: December 4, 2003
    Applicant: Holy Terra Products, Inc.
    Inventor: James F. White
  • Patent number: 6544512
    Abstract: A biocontrol agent containing Phoma glomerata for suppressing development of fungal diseases on plants and methods of using this biocontrol agent in the suppression of fungal disease on plants are provided. The Phoma glomerata is preferably Phoma glomerata ATCC MYA-2373 that suppresses powdery mildew on plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2003
    Assignee: Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey
    Inventor: James F. White, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6228422
    Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing granules onto a moving asphalt coated sheet includes first and second granule feed chambers containing granules that are fed to a discharge slot by first and second pockets. The pockets are formed in a slidable divider positioned between the feed chambers and the discharge slot. The divider is slid between a first position and a second position by a fluid powered actuator via an actuator rod. In the first position, the first pocket is in communication with the first granule feed chamber to receive granules from the feed chamber and the second pocket is in communication with the discharge slot for discharging the granules contained in the second pocket. In the second position the first pocket is in communication with the discharge slot for discharging the granules contained in the first pocket and the second pocket is in communication with the second feed chamber to receive granules from the feed chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2001
    Assignee: Owens Corning Fiberglas Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: James F. White, Glenn D. Lamb, Carla A. Miller, Lawrence J. Grubka
  • Patent number: 5975718
    Abstract: A Christmas light system is provided including a plurality of pieces having a front surface, a rear surface, and a periphery. A plurality of coupling mechanisms are coupled to the periphery of each of the pieces for interconnecting the same. A single clear flexible plastic tube is situated on an associated one of the pieces. A string of wires are situated within the tube having a plurality of bulbs spacedly coupled therealong between a first end and a second end thereof. The first end of the string of at least one piece has a plug mounted thereon for releasably coupling with a power receptacle for receiving power therefrom and delivering the same to the bulbs. The string of each of the pieces has a second end with an interconnect plug coupled thereto for releasably coupling with that of another one of the pieces for providing electrical communication therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1999
    Inventor: James F. White
  • Patent number: 5969340
    Abstract: A seed counter for counting seeds flowing through a duct includes a light transmitter on one side of the duct and light receiver on the opposed side of the duct together with an electronic circuit effecting analysis of the signals received by the receiver to generate a seed count value which represents accurately as possible the number of seeds passing through the duct. The transmitter and receiver each comprise a channel-shaped body with diodes at a base of the channel with the channel filled with a translucent potting material facing into the duct. The circuit receives the signals which include for each passage of a seed or a clump of seeds a temporary reduction in light intensity which is converted to a reduction in voltage. Prior to start up the steady state voltage is measured and the current to the transmitter varied to provide a predetermined level of signal at the receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1999
    Assignee: Vansco Electronics Ltd.
    Inventors: Rasvan N. Dragne, James F. White, Nikolai Tevs
  • Patent number: 5864781
    Abstract: A system for monitoring and/or controlling operation of a machine is particularly designed for agricultural machines such as seeders or planters. The system includes a central monitor unit and a plurality of sensors all connected in series on a communication bus. Each sensor is manufactured with a unique ID code. The central monitor unit on installation of the system polls each sensor as it is installed in a particular order of installation determined by the central monitor so that central monitor knows the location, function of each sensor in conjunction with its ID code. The central monitor then controls polling of the sensors by commands addressed to the individual sensors. Each sensor has a processor, transducer and a memory for storing data arising from the transducer. The memory can comprise a rollover memory of a simple nature which counts pulses or clock pulses and transmits the stored data when polled by the central monitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 26, 1999
    Assignee: Vansco Electronics Ltd.
    Inventor: James F. White
  • Patent number: 5858095
    Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing granules onto a moving asphalt coated sheet includes first and second granule feed chambers containing granules that are fed to a discharge slot by first and second pockets. The pockets are formed in a slidable divider positioned between the feed chambers and the discharge slot. The divider is slid between a first position and a second position by a fluid powered actuator via an actuator rod. In the first position, the first pocket is in communication with the first granule feed chamber to receive granules from the feed chamber and the second pocket is in communication with the discharge slot for discharging the granules contained in the second pocket. In the second position the first pocket is in communication with the discharge slot for discharging the granules contained in the first pocket and the second pocket is in communication with the second feed chamber to receive granules from the feed chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1999
    Assignee: Owens Corning Fiberglas Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: James F. White, Glenn D. Lamb, Carla A. Miller, Lawrence J. Grubka
  • Patent number: 5723659
    Abstract: An improved process is disclosed for purifying impure aromatic polycarboxylic acids produced by the catalytic oxidation of polyalkylaromatic hydrocarbons which comprises contacting said impure acid with hydrogen and at least one hydrogenation catalyst, the improvement comprising said catalyst having a water insoluble and non-brittle coating of at least one polymeric material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 3, 1998
    Assignee: Engelhard Corporation
    Inventor: James F. White
  • Patent number: 5672558
    Abstract: A process is disclosed for the preparation of formed Group IVB metal oxide compositions suitable for use as catalyst supports which comprises: A) preparing a paste comprising (i) one or more calcined Group IVB metal oxides, (ii) at least one solvent and (iii) at least one acid; B) forming a shaped particle from said paste; and C) drying and calcining said shaped particle. Also disclosed are formed compositions prepared by the foregoing process and catalysts where the formed compositions incorporate therein or have supported thereon catalytically active materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 30, 1997
    Assignee: Engelhard Corporation
    Inventors: James F. White, Jeffrey J. Ramler
  • Patent number: 5565707
    Abstract: An interconnect structure and method for an integrated circuit chip for resisting electromigration is described incorporating patterned interconnect layers of Al or Al-Cu and interlayer contact regions or studs of Al.sub.2 Cu between patterned interconnect layers. The invention overcomes the problem of electromigration at high current density in the interconnect structure by providing a continuous path for Cu and/or Al atoms to move in the interconnect structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 15, 1996
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Evan G. Colgan, Kenneth P. Rodbell, Paul A. Totta, James F. White
  • Patent number: 5469981
    Abstract: An electrically blowable fuse structure usable with organic insulators in microelectronic parts is provided. The fuse structure is made of a first heat resistant member, a fusing element and a second heat resistant member. The heat resistant members are in substantial contact with the fuse and thermally insulate the fuse from the organic insulator. The ends of each fuse are electrically connected to a pair conductors.A process for fabricating an electrically blowable fuse structure usable with an organic insulator is provided. A substrate with an organic insulator coating and containing electrically conductive features with exposed contacts is provided. A heat shield layer and a fuse layer are deposited sequentially and patterned by subtractive etching. Plurality of conductors are formed over so as to electrically connect each fuse element to a pair of conductors. A second heat resistant member is formed over the fuse area and the substrate is subsequently quoted with an organic insulator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 28, 1995
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Kris V. Srikrishnan, James F. White, Jer-Ming Yang
  • Patent number: 5389814
    Abstract: An electrically blowable fuse structure usable with organic insulators in microelectronic parts is provided. The fuse structure is made of a first heat resistant member, a fusing element and a second heat resistant member. The heat resistant members are in substantial contact with the fuse and thermally insulate the fuse from the organic insulator. The ends of each fuse are electrically connected to a pair conductors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 14, 1995
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Kris V. Srikrishnan, James F. White, Jer-Ming Yang
  • Patent number: 5347046
    Abstract: Disclosed are catalyst compositions comprising (i) one or more palladium group metals and/or compounds thereof; (ii) gold and/or compounds thereof; and (iii) optionally, an effective amount of one or more promoters selected from the group consisting of copper, nickel, cobalt, iron, manganese, lead, silver and compounds thereof. Preferably these catalyst compositions contain one or more promoters wherein the gram ratio of metal in the promoter to palladium group metal is up to about 0.4, wherein the catalysts are deposited on a support material and said support material is treated with one or more alkali metal bases and one or more alkali metal silicates prior to said deposition.Also described are processes for preparing ethylenically unsaturated esters comprising reacting in the vapor phase at least one olefinic compound with at least one carboxylic organic acid and molecular oxygen in the presence of an effective amount of the foregoing catalyst compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 13, 1994
    Assignee: Engelhard Corporation
    Inventors: James F. White, Barbara Slawski, Geoffrey White
  • Patent number: 5328868
    Abstract: A metal connection for an integrated circuit device is effectively "cast" in place at any level of an integrated circuit. The "mold" for the connection is formed by depositing and patterning a sacrificial material, such as aluminum oxide or other metal oxides, and covering the sacrificial material with a protective material such as silicon dioxide or other insulators. After forming bore holes to the deposit of sacrificial material through the protective layer, the sacrificial material is removed by isotropic etching to form a cavity beneath and at least partially overlaid by the protective layer. Alternatively, a defect may be produced below the protective layer and filled with metal either with or without enlargement by further removal of material. This cavity is then filled with metal by deposition of the metal by, for instance, evaporation, sputtering and chemical vapor deposition or combinations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 12, 1994
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Richard A. Conti, Kenneth DeVries, James F. White
  • Patent number: 5218003
    Abstract: A one-step process is disclosed for the coproduction of dimethyl ether and methanol from synthesis gas containing H.sub.2, CO, and CO.sub.2. The synthesis gas is contacted with a mixture of methanol synthesis and methanol dehydration catalysts suspended in an inert liquid in a three phase reactor system. Maximum dimethyl ether productivity and product energy recovery are realized by controlling the fraction of methanol synthesis catalyst in the range of about 75 to about 90 wt % of the total catalyst mixture. A methanol-rich fuel product containing dimethyl ether can be obtained when this range is about 95 to about 99.9 wt %.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 8, 1993
    Assignee: Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
    Inventors: John J. Lewnard, Thomas H. Hsiung, James F. White, Bharat L. Bhatt
  • Patent number: 5171642
    Abstract: A low copper concentration multilayered, device interconnect metallurgy, comprises an aluminum-copper (<2 weight percent copper) conductor having formed on one of its surfaces a layer of an intermetallic compound formed from a Group IVA metal and aluminum from the aluminum-copper conductor. The intermetallic compound is formed so as to contain only the single phase line compound of the intermetallic compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1992
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Patrick W. DeHaven, J. Daniel Mis, Kenneth P. Rodbell, Paul A. Totta, James F. White
  • Patent number: 5169488
    Abstract: An improved structure for electron beam lithography grids and a method of fabricating such grids yields calibration grids having grid lines coplanar with the surface of the grid body and laterally supported by grooves formed in the grid body and which can also be cleaned after contamination by outgassing resist during use by virtue of the provision of such lateral support for the grid lines. The grid exhibits improved accuracy due to the technique of fabrication of the grooves. The invention thus allows the electron beam lithography process to be conducted with less expense and at greater speed. The improved accuracy of the calibration grid also permits integrated circuits and masks used in the fabrication of such devices to be designed more flexibly and fabricated at reduced cost and improved integration densities and manufacturing yields.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 8, 1992
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: George J. Giuffre, Maris A. Sturans, James F. White, Robert R. Wilbarg
  • Patent number: 5071714
    Abstract: A sputtered low copper concentration multilayered, device interconnect metallurgy structure is disclosed herein. The interconnect metallization structure comprises a sputtered aluminum-copper (<2) weight percent copper conductor. In the preferred embodiment, the AlCu conductor has formed on one or both of its surfaces a layer of an intermetallic compound formed from a Group IVA metal and aluminum. The Group IVA metal is deposited by sputtering. Optionally, onto said top intermetallic layer is further deposited a non-reflective, non-corrosive, etch-stop, capping layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 1989
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1991
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth P. Rodbell, Paul A. Totta, James F. White
  • Patent number: 5043586
    Abstract: An improved structure for electron beam lithography grids and a method of fabricating such grids yields calibration grids having grid lines coplanar with the surface of a the grid body and laterally supported by grooves formed in the grid body and which can also be cleaned after contamination by outgassing resist during use by virtue of the provision of such lateral support for the grid lines. The grid exhibits improved accuracy due to the technique of fabrication of the grooves. The invention thus allows the electron beam lithography process to be conducted with less expense and at a greater speed. The improved accuracy of the calibration grid also permits integrated circuits and masks used in the fabrication of such devices to be designed more flexibly and fabricated at reduced cost and improved integration densities and manufacturing yields.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 27, 1991
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: George J. Giuffre, Maris A. Sturans, James F. White, Robert R. Wilbarg
  • Patent number: 5026914
    Abstract: This invention relates to an improved hydrogenation process wherein aromatic amines are hydrogenated to their ring hydrogenated counterparts using an improved rhodium catalyst and to the catalyst. The aromatic amines are represented by the formulas: ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 aliphatic, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 aliphatic, A is C.sub.1-4 alkylene, NH, or ##STR2## n is 0-2, x is 1-3 and y is 1 to 2 except the sum of the y groups in Formula I excluding A may be 1.The rhodium catalyst is supported on titania bonded to silica or zirconia or bonded with silica, zirconia or titania from a sol or zirconia bonded with silica or alumina. The resulting catalyst has greater activity and attrition resistance. Zirconia bonded with silica or alumina also results in a catalyst with increased attrition resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 25, 1991
    Assignee: Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard J. Jenkins, Robert A. Treskot, Gamini A. Vedage, James F. White