Patents by Inventor Richard M. Shelley

Richard M. Shelley 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).

  • Desiccant composition
    Patent number: 6689197
    Abstract: A desiccant composition containing a deliquescent salt and a modified starch containing from about 5 to about 95 percent of the deliquescent salt and from about 5 to about 95 percent of the modified starch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2004
    Assignee: Sud-Chemie Inc.
    Inventors: Stefan O. Dick, Andrew J. Robertson, Julian Benavides, Richard M. Shelley
  • Desiccant composition
    Publication number: 20020014305
    Abstract: A desiccant composition containing a deliquescent salt and a modified starch containing from about 5 to about 95 percent of the deliquescent salt and from about 5 to about 95 percent of the modified starch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2001
    Publication date: February 7, 2002
    Applicant: Sud-Chemie Inc.
    Inventors: Stefan O. Dick, Andrew J. Robertson, Julian Benavides, Richard M. Shelley
  • Desiccant composition
    Patent number: 6217701
    Abstract: Disclosed is a new desiccant composition containing calcium chloride and a modified starch, preferably a modified corn starch. The composition contains from about 5 to about 95 percent calcium chloride and from about 5 to about 95 percent starch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2001
    Assignee: United Catalysts Inc.
    Inventors: Richard M. Shelley, Matthew Lee Rix
  • Desiccant composition
    Patent number: 5935304
    Abstract: Disclosed is a new desiccant composition containing calcium chloride and starch. Preferably the starch is a modified starch, preferably a modified corn starch. The composition contains from about 5 to about 95 percent calcium chloride and from about 5 to about 95 percent starch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 10, 1999
    Assignee: United Catalysts Inc.
    Inventors: Richard M. Shelley, Matthew Lee Rix
  • Desiccant container
    Patent number: 5743942
    Abstract: Formed is a new desiccant film made of an uncoated microporous film secured to an uncoated laminate film wherein the inner surface of both the microporous film and the laminate material are compatible. This film is less expensive to form and produces a stronger bond than conventional coated materials used for desiccant packaging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 28, 1998
    Assignee: United Catalysts Inc.
    Inventors: Richard M. Shelley, Matthew Lee Rix
  • Autoclaves
    Patent number: 5145641
    Abstract: An autoclave has a water level sensor in a water reservoir in the pressure vessel. An external water tank is connected to the reservoir via an electrically-operated valve. An electrical resistance heating element in the reservoir heats the sensor if it indicates a full level at the start of operation, in order to dry any exposed part of the sensor and thereby prevent an erroneous output from the sensor caused by water clining to it. This heating of the sensor can be repeated if it continues to indicate a full level. If a low level output is produced by the sensor, the valve is opened to allow water to flow from the tank to the reservoir. If the valve remains open for longer than a predetermined time without the sensor indicating a full level, the autoclave produces a fault signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1990
    Date of Patent: September 8, 1992
    Assignee: Smiths Industries Public Limited Company
    Inventor: Richard M. Shelley