Patents by Inventor Michael R. MacLaury

Michael R. MacLaury 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).

  • Method for treating fumed silica
    Patent number: 4554147
    Abstract: A method for treating fumed silica in a continuous manner is provided by effecting contact between the fumed silica, while in a fluidized state, with a methyl substituted chlorosilane, hydrochloric acid and a surfactant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 1984
    Date of Patent: November 19, 1985
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Robert W. Stoll, Michael R. MacLaury
  • Enhancing the selectivity of tungsten deposition on conductor and semiconductor surfaces
    Patent number: 4552783
    Abstract: A method is provided for selectively depositing tungsten metal at thicknesses over 1000 angstroms or more on silicon and other conductor and semiconductor surfaces, wherein a substrate containing such surfaces is exposed to a chlorine or bromine containing solution to prevent deposition of tungsten on the insulator surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 1984
    Date of Patent: November 12, 1985
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Robert W. Stoll, Michael R. MacLaury, Ronald H. Wilson
  • Flame retardant compositions and coated article
    Patent number: 4273691
    Abstract: Flame retardant compositions are provided in the form of blends of organic polymer, silicone polymer, and Group IIA metal C.sub.(6-20) carboxylate salt. The flame retardant compositions can be used as wire coating compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1979
    Date of Patent: June 16, 1981
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Michael R. MacLaury, Fred F. Holub
  • Dehydrohalogenation of a diphenyl trichloroethane
    Patent number: 4192957
    Abstract: The action of liquid ammonia in dehydrohalogenating 1,1,1-trichloro-2,2-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)ethane to 1,1-dichloro-2,2-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)ethylene by liquid ammonia can be accelerated by incorporating in the liquid ammonia an effective amount of a certain class of alkyl amine hydrohalides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1979
    Date of Patent: March 11, 1980
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: Michael R. MacLaury
  • Dehydrohalogenation of a diphenyl trichloroethane
    Patent number: 4192956
    Abstract: The action of liquid ammonia in dehydrohalogenating 1,1,1-trichloro-2,2-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)ethane to 1,1-dichloro-2,2-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)ethylene by liquid ammonia can be accelerated by incorporating in the liquid ammonia an effective amount of a certain class of inorganic salts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1979
    Date of Patent: March 11, 1980
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: Michael R. MacLaury
  • Dehydrochlorination of a dihydroxydiphenyl trichloroethane
    Patent number: 4180685
    Abstract: 1,1,1-trichloro-2,2-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)ethane can be dehydrohalogenated to 1,1-dichloro-2,2-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl) ethylene by treating the former with a dehydrochlorinating agent consisting of liquid methyl amine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 1979
    Date of Patent: December 25, 1979
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: Michael R. MacLaury
  • Purification of dichloroethylene compound
    Patent number: 4137421
    Abstract: Impure 1,1-dichloro-2,2-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)ethylene can be purified by heating the latter either with phenol alone or with a mixture of methylene chloride and phenol, allowing the heated mixture to cool until crystallization occurs and removing the above-identified purified dichloroethylene compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 1978
    Date of Patent: January 30, 1979
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Ming K. Li, Michael R. MacLaury
  • Dehydrochlorination of a dihydroxydiphenyl trichloroethane
    Patent number: 4097538
    Abstract: 1,1,1-Trichloro-2,2-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)ethane can be dehydrohalogenated to 1,1-dichloro-2,2-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)ethylene by treating the former with liquid ammonia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 1977
    Date of Patent: June 27, 1978
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Arnold Factor, Michael R. MacLaury, Jimmy L. Webb