Patents by Inventor Norman G. Masse

Norman G. Masse 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: 4725333
    Abstract: This application is directed to a process of forming a laminate. The steps include providing a glass and a metal foil of either deoxidized copper alloy or oxygen-free copper alloy. The glass is heated at a temperature of between about 600.degree. to about 1025.degree. C. with a viscosity between about 10.sup.3 to about 10.sup.8 poise. Then it is pressed against the foil and cooled to chemically bond it to the foil and form a laminate of a metal foil and a substantially pore-free glass.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1985
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1988
    Assignee: Olin Corporation
    Inventors: Charles J. Leedecke, Norman G. Masse, Michael J. Pryor
  • Patent number: 4712161
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to the process of forming a multi-layer or hybrid circuit assembly. The assembly includes at least one ceramic substrate having a deoxidized or oxygen free copper alloy foil bonded thereto by a bonding glass. The copper alloy foil may be a circuit to which a resistive metal alloy tape can be bonded so as to provide a path of precise resistance. Also, layers of foil may be glass bonded to a substrate and stacked to form multi-layer circuits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1985
    Date of Patent: December 8, 1987
    Assignee: Olin Corporation
    Inventors: Michael J. Pryor, Charles J. Leedecke, Norman G. Masse
  • Patent number: 4687540
    Abstract: This invention relates to a laminated glass capacitor and method of making the capacitor. The capacitor is constructed of a plurality of internal electrodes stacked and having glass layers therebetween to give electrostatic capacity. External electrodes are connected to associated internal electrodes for taking out the electrostatic capacity. The glass layers are selected from a substantially pore free glass and the internal electrodes are formed of a metal foil selected from the group consisting of deoxidized copper alloy and oxygen free copper alloy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1986
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1987
    Assignee: Olin Corporation
    Inventors: Narendra N. Singhdeo, Michael J. Pryor, Charles J. Leedecke, Norman G. Masse
  • Patent number: 4584139
    Abstract: An improved monolithic hydrogenation catalyst and processes for using same to hydrogenate animal and vegetable oils, said catalyst being comprised of a Raney metal alloy surface layer integral with and derived from a selected nickel alloy monolithic substrate mesh structure wherein said surface layer is predominantly derived from an adherent Beta structured crystalline precursor outer portion thereon. The catalyst is adaptable to both continuous and batch hydrogenation and shows enhanced activity, improved triene to diene selectivity and a low isomerization index. Hydrogenated oils show lower linolenic and stearic contents, lower trans-isomer percentages and lower melting points as compared to commercial products of equivalent iodine number.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1983
    Date of Patent: April 22, 1986
    Assignee: Olin Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas J. Gray, Norman G. Masse, Tai-Nang Huang, Michael J. Morgan
  • Patent number: 4513149
    Abstract: Hydrogenation processes utilizing improved Raney nickel alloy catalysts are disclosed. The catalyst comprises a monolithic mesh type structure of a nickel alloy having an integral Beta phase Raney Ni.sub.x M.sub.1-x coating on its outer surfaces, where M is a catalytic activator selected from the group consisting of molybdenum, ruthenium, tantalum and titanium and where x, the weight fraction of nickel in the combined alloy, is between about 0.80 and about 0.95. The catalyst is effective in processes for hydrogenation of aromatic compounds of the type ##STR1## wherein K is either benzene or naphthalene, R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom or an aliphatic chain containing from about 1 to about 9 carbon atoms or a phenyl radical, R.sub.2 is a hydrogen atom or an aliphatic chain containing from about 1 to about 3 carbon atoms, and R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are hydrogen atoms, hydroxy, or nitro groups.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 1982
    Date of Patent: April 23, 1985
    Assignee: Olin Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas J. Gray, Norman G. Masse
  • Patent number: 4503251
    Abstract: Hydrogenation processes utilizing improved Raney nickel alloy catalysts are disclosed. The catalyst comprises a monolithic mesh type structure of a nickel alloy having an integral Beta phase Raney Ni.sub.x M.sub.1-x coating on its outer surfaces, where M is a catalytic activator selected from the group consisting of molybdenum, ruthenium, tantalum and titanium and where x, the weight fraction of nickel in the combined alloy, is between about 0.80 and about 0.95. The catalyst is effective in processes for hydrogenating an amine-substituted aromatic compound of the type ##STR1## wherein K is either benzene or naphthalene, R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom or an aliphatic chain containing from about 1 to about 12 carbon atoms or a phenyl radical, R.sub.2 is a hydrogen atom, an amine group or an aliphatic chain containing from about 1 to about 3 carbon atoms, R.sub.3 is hydrogen or an amine group, and R.sub.4 is an amine group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 1982
    Date of Patent: March 5, 1985
    Assignee: Olin Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas J. Gray, Norman G. Masse, Richard A. Hagstrom
  • Patent number: 4017911
    Abstract: A unique sintering method of developing a controlled porosity, controlled thickness, metal layer on a metal substrate is disclosed. The region to be coated is cleaned, a suitable adhesive applied and appropriate metal powder poured on. Additional layers of adhesive and powder can be applied to give desired thickness. Pore size is determined by the size and shape of the powder particles and by the degree of sintering selected. Controlled sintering of the particles is carried out at a temperature near the melting point of the metal in a hydrogen atmosphere to permanently attach the particles to the substrate. The sintering is only sufficient to bond the particles while avoiding over-sintering which would close the porosity.No foreign material is left, the adhesive being burned off during sintering. The porous surface thus produced provides secure anchorage for the ingrowth of body tissue in a prosthetic device such as a heart valve or bone implant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 1976
    Date of Patent: April 19, 1977
    Assignee: American Hospital Supply Corporation
    Inventors: Ralph R. Kafesjian, Norman G. Masse, David P. Keller