Patents Represented by Attorney Anthony Potts, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4670660
    Abstract: An optical liquid level sensor utilizing both a prismatic member for the light refraction when immersed in and surrounded by a liquid and its effects for the indication of the presence and absence, selectively, of the liquid level. This level indication is provided in the subject case through a target plate bearing letter codes and legends, respectively, which are recognized and standardized in this trade and which become visible at the onset and for the duration of an acceptable liquid level situation; otherwise; a messageless image appears in the sensor. The illuminated target plate allows also for the observation of the color and any color change of the liquid and the taking of remedial actions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 1985
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1987
    Assignee: Aeroquip Corporation
    Inventors: Harry J. Kuhlen, Paul H. Nielsen
  • Patent number: 4657671
    Abstract: A device using intentionally introduced centrifugal force to direct particles suspended in a liquid to peripherally arranged contact members and to detain them there through the static pressure caused by the peripherally moving liquid.The device separates the ferrous, magnetizable, from the nonferrous, not magnetizable, particles by providing a magnetic capturing unit having a diameter smaller than that of the aforementioned contact member arrangement, so that ferrous particles will be retained by magnetism and so indicated, while nonferrous ones will be detained by the radially more outwardly located contact members and indicated accordingly. Individual indications of, especially nonferrous particle accumulations, are provided for at least two particle magnitude ranges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1984
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1987
    Assignee: Aeroquip Corporation
    Inventors: Dietrich W. Botstiber, David A. Nielsen
  • Patent number: 4653832
    Abstract: A cover and integral straining relief mechanism for an electrical cable multiprong connector, including a two-piece cover utilizing identical and interconnecting halves assembling as a whole connector, mount, and cover. A strain relief mechanism utilizing a cubical insert is included. The cubical insert is a plunger-like mechanism containing teeth-like undulation along its side which interact in a ratcheting fashion with mating undulations within the connector cover. The plunger is inserted into at least one opening in the connector and comes into contact with a cable entering the connector through the remaining and unused opening. The plunger comes into contact with the insulation about said electrical cable such as to hold the cable securely within the connector, thereby providing strain relief action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1985
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1987
    Inventor: Michael A. Sanchez
  • Patent number: 4278823
    Abstract: Hydrogenolysis of a saturated endo-endo dihydronorbornadiene hexacyclic dimer involves the use of a catalytic amount of a Group VIII metal and the presence of hydrogen. The resulting pentacyclic isomers can be used as a diluent for depressing the freezing point of the saturated hexacyclic dimer which is a component of a high density missile fuel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1979
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1981
    Assignee: Suntech, Inc.
    Inventors: Abraham Schneider, Harry K. Myers, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4275254
    Abstract: Norbornadiene [bicyclo (2.2.1) heptadiene-2,5] is dimerized to a mixture of mainly the exo-endo stereoisomer of the hexacylic dimer of norbornadiene at both an excellent selectivity and conversion using an effective amount of a two component catalytic system of rhodium acetylacetonate and diethylaluminum chloride or ethylaluminum dichloride or aluminum ethylsesquichloride. The mixture also contains the endo-endo stereoisomer and some trimer. After hydrogenation a suitable mixture of the exo-endo and endo-endo dimers can be used as a component of high energy fuel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 1975
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1981
    Assignee: Suntech, Inc.
    Inventors: Abraham Schneider, Harry K. Myers, Jr., George Suld
  • Patent number: 4273898
    Abstract: A novel composition comprises a block copolymer of a polyetheramide, e.g., poly-(4,7-dioxadecamethylene adipamide) and a random copolymer resulting from the polymerization of an ether free polyamide precursor, e.g., hexamethylenediamine salt of adipic acid and a precursor of a polyetheramide. The block copolymer can be more easily processed into useful articles such as fiber and film because it differs structurally from a corresponding block copolymer of homopolymers of polyetheramide and polyamide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 1979
    Date of Patent: June 16, 1981
    Assignee: Suntech, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward M. Kohn, Stephen L. Nickol, Robert M. Thompson
  • Patent number: 4272362
    Abstract: Oxygen compounds are removed, e.g., by solvent extraction, from a shale oil prior to its hydrogenation. As a result, the amount of hydrogen consumed during subsequent hydrogenation to achieve a given level of nitrogen for the shale oil is less than that which would occur if the oxygen compounds were not removed from the shale oil. Removal of the nitrogen is necessary to avoid adverse effects on subsequent shale oil processing steps such as catalytic cracking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 1980
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1981
    Assignee: Suntech, Inc.
    Inventors: Abraham Schneider, Elmer J. Hollstein, Edward J. Janoski, Edward G. Scheibel
  • Patent number: 4271088
    Abstract: In a cyanoalkylation process involving the reaction of a cyanoalkene compound such as acrylonitrile with a compound containing a labile hydrogen such as ethylene glycol, to form a cyanoalkylated product such as 3,3'-ethylenedioxybis(propionitrile), the conversion of the cyanoalkene is limited to about 60 to 96%, preferably 70 to 85%, whereby the formation of byproducts is reduced from that which is obtained when the conversion of the cyanoalkene is greater than about 96%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1979
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1981
    Assignee: Suntech, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter A. Butte, Jr., Wesley R. Cherry
  • Patent number: 4271089
    Abstract: In a cyanoalkylation process involving the reaction of a cyanoalkene compound such as acrylonitrile with a compound containing a labile hydrogen such as ethylene glycol, to form a cyanoalkylated product such as 3,3'-ethylenedioxy-bis(propionitrile), the reaction is carried out in the presence of cyanoalkylated product in addition to the cyanoalkylated product which is formed in situ by reaction of the reactants. High yields of cyanoalkylated product and low formation of by-products are obtained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 1979
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1981
    Assignee: Suntech, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter A. Butte, Jr., Wesley R. Cherry
  • Patent number: 4248661
    Abstract: During the labeling of a vial, mislabeling can occur. The unwanted label is cleanly and economically removed by forcing the vial through a novel collet-cutter. The cutter has at least two cutting edges and two slots. The slots permit expansion of the diameter of the cutting edges during the passage of a vial. At least one of the edges of the slots is outwardly sharpened. Further, its cutting edges are at an angle to the incoming vial and have an internal diameter whereby the label is removed completely and cleanly when the vial is forced through the cutter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 1979
    Date of Patent: February 3, 1981
    Assignee: Suntech, Inc.
    Inventors: Arnold M. Bleiman, Gordon A. Russell
  • Patent number: 4242529
    Abstract: Hydrogenolysis of a saturated endo-endo dihydronorbornadiene hexacyclic dimer involves the use of a catalytic amount of a Group VIII metal and the presence of hydrogen. The resulting pentacyclic isomers can be used as a diluent for depressing the freezing point of the saturated hexacyclic dimer which is a component of a high density missile fuel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 1978
    Date of Patent: December 30, 1980
    Assignee: Sun Oil Company of Pennsylvania
    Inventors: Abraham Schneider, Harry K. Myers, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4235714
    Abstract: Semipermeable membranes useful in membrane separation processes are formed from a hydrophilic polyamide which is a block copolymer of nylon and a poly(dioxa-amide) such as poly(4,7-dioxadecamethylene adipamide).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1978
    Date of Patent: November 25, 1980
    Assignee: Suntech, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M. Thompson, David C. White
  • Patent number: 4231858
    Abstract: Whole crude shale oil is contacted with a suitable catalyst, e.g., cobalt molybdate on alumina, and hydrogen within a temperature range of about 600.degree. F.-850.degree. F. and a pressure range of about 200 psig-5000 psig until a substantial amount of nitrogen compounds contained in the oil are converted to at least basic nitrogen compounds. Hydrogen consumption is high, about 700-3000 SCF/Bbl of fresh oil charged. The contacted oil, containing basic nitrogen compounds in the oil, formed by the hydrogen contacting, is reacted with dry HCl and resulting reaction product is removed from the oil. The reaction product can be converted into hydrogen and HCl for use in the process. As a result of the severe hydrogen contacting and the HCl treatment, a major amount of the whole crude shale oil can be converted to jet fuel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 1978
    Date of Patent: November 4, 1980
    Assignee: Suntech, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter H. Seitzer, Abraham Schneider
  • Patent number: 4229612
    Abstract: The removal of color bodies from an olefinic or saturated endo-endo hexacyclic homodimer of norbornadiene or mixtures thereof is accomplished by the use of a serpentine clay. Also acid bentonite clay or a montmorillonite clay can be used to remove the color bodies from the saturated dimer. The saturated dimer has a high density and a high heat of combustion making it useful as a missile fuel. Removal of the color bodies avoids possible catalyst poisoning in the hydrogenation of the olefinic to the saturated dimer. Also removal of the color bodies from the saturated dimer eliminates the possible problem of a material precipitating out on engine turbine blades and causing maintenance or operational problems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1979
    Date of Patent: October 21, 1980
    Assignee: Suntech, Inc.
    Inventors: Lewis W. Hall, Jr., David L. Kerr, Elmer J. Hollstein, Harry K. Myers, Jr., Abraham Schneider
  • Patent number: 4225736
    Abstract: Novel codimer (I) of norbornadiene and 1,3-cyclohexadiene and its hydrogenated derivative (II), having the following structures: ##STR1## and processes for preparing both are disclosed. Product (II) can be used as a high energy fuel. Process for codimer I involves use of three component homogeneous catalytic system of cobaltic or cobaltous acetylacetonate, 1,2-bisdiphenylphosphino ethane and one of three alkyl aluminum chlorides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 1979
    Date of Patent: September 30, 1980
    Assignee: Sun Oil Company of Pennsylvania
    Inventor: Harry K. Myers, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4225735
    Abstract: Isomerization of a liquid, saturated endo-endo norbornadiene hexacyclic dimer involves the use of a catalytic amount of acidic alumina or a montmorillonite. The resulting isomeric product is solid, at ambient temperature, and can be used as a missile fuel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1979
    Date of Patent: September 30, 1980
    Assignee: Suntech, Inc.
    Inventors: Lewis W. Hall, Jr., John D. Tice, Harry K. Myers, Jr., Abraham Schneider
  • Patent number: 4222800
    Abstract: The endo-endo olefinic hexacyclic dimer of 2,5-norbornadiene is isomerized using an acidic alumina catalyst. The isomerization temperatures ranges from between about an ambient temperature to about 300.degree. C. The isomerized product, after hydrogenation, can be used as a high density missile fuel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 1978
    Date of Patent: September 16, 1980
    Assignee: Suntech, Inc.
    Inventors: Harry K. Myers, Jr., Abraham Schneider
  • Patent number: 4220481
    Abstract: During the labeling of a vial, mislabeling can occur. The unwanted label is cleanly and economically removed by forcing the vial through a novel collet-cutter. The cutter has at least two cutting edges and two slots. The slots permit expansion of the diameter of the cutting edges during the passage of a vial. At least one of the edges of the slots is outwardly sharpened. Further, its cutting edges are at an angle to the incoming vial and have an internal diameter whereby the label is removed completely and cleanly when the vial is forced through the cutter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 1977
    Date of Patent: September 2, 1980
    Assignee: Suntech, Inc.
    Inventors: Arnold M. Bleiman, Gordon A. Russell
  • Patent number: 4210487
    Abstract: Synthetic thermoplastic polymer fibers are prepared by extruding a foamed fibrillated sheet of a normally solid synthetic thermoplastic polymer, attenuating the molten foamed sheet as it is extruded and applying either a cutting and/or a shearing action to the solid attenuated sheet to cause it to break down into short fibers containing numerous fibrils. The polymer is polypropylene, polyethylene or a mixture of polystyrene and polypropylene or polyethylene in which the mixture contains more than 40 weight percent of the polyolefin. These short fibers can be blended with natural pulp. The resulting blend can be wet laid to form a coarse paper and then formed into a final paper product by application of heat and pressure. The resulting paper has certain superior properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 1977
    Date of Patent: July 1, 1980
    Assignee: Sun Oil Company of Pennsylvania
    Inventor: Gary L. Driscoll
  • Patent number: 4208355
    Abstract: Binor-S is prepared by the catalytic dimerization of norbornadiene (bicyclo[2.2.1]hepta-2,5-diene) using a homogeneous catalyst system of cobaltic acetylacetonate and diethylaluminum chloride and triphenyl phosphine. Ethylaluminum dichloride or aluminum ethylsesquichloride can be used in lieu of the diethylaluminum chloride. The reaction rate is rapid at an ambient temperature. Binor-S can be used as a precursor for hydrocarbons having utility as a high energy fuel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 1976
    Date of Patent: June 17, 1980
    Assignee: Suntech, Inc.
    Inventors: Harry K. Myers, Jr., Abraham Schneider