Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Edward A. Squillante
  • Dispensing machine with eductor
    Patent number: 7610848
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a dispensing machine and method for making a beverage. The dispensing machine of this invention has a delivery means which can deliver beverage precursor and beverage enhancing component with a single pump and an eductor. The method results in a beverage, such as a tea-based beverage, that has superior quality, and the dispensing machine is quieter and more energy efficient than standard beverage dispensing machines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignee: Conpco Inc.
    Inventor: Martin John Spisak
  • Dryer-added fabric care compositions containing amide-epichlorohydrin resins
    Patent number: 6277810
    Abstract: Fabric care products and sprayable compositions comprise at least one amine- or amide-epichlorohydrin resin or derivative thereof. The fabric care products are adapted for use in a tumble dryer and may comprise a substrate, such as a flexible sheet or sponge or a dispenser such as a dosing ball, for delivery of the resin. The sprayable compositions are applied to the fabric prior to tumble drying. The products and compositions may be used in a laundering process to improve the appearance and/or texture of fabrics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2001
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Fiona Louise Baines, Jane Louise Cowen, Robert John Crawford, Andrew Philip Parker, Philip John Sams
  • Polycarbonate compositions comprising thermoplastic olefin copolymers
    Patent number: 5391616
    Abstract: Novel polycarbonate compositions comprising blends which contain thermoplastic olefin copolymers are prepared from precursor orthoester and orthocarbonate functionalized olefin polymers and functionalized polymers and the novel polycarbonate compositions display improved physical properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 21, 1995
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Farid F. Khouri, Gregory J. Stoddard
  • Macrocyclic polyester oligomer preparation with Lewis acid as catalyst
    Patent number: 5321117
    Abstract: Macrocyclic poly(alkylene dicarboxylate) oligomers are prepared by the reaction of a dicarboxylic acid chloride such as terephthaloyl chloride with at least one bis(hydroxyalkyl) ester such as bis(4-hydroxybutyl) terephthalate, in the presence of a Lewis acid as catalyst. Illustrative Lewis acids are ferric chloride, zinc chloride, zinc bromide, stannous bromide and antimony pentachloride.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 14, 1994
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: Daniel J. Brunelle
  • Polycarbonate compositions comprising bisphosphine oxide monomer
    Patent number: 5312890
    Abstract: Bisphosphine oxide monomers and homologs thereof may be incorporated into polycarbonates in order to obtain a flame retardant polymer. More particularly, bis[2,5-(diphenylphosphine oxide)]-1,4-hydroquinone and homologs thereof may be used to prepare flame retardant polycarbonates that retain high glass transition temperature and high impact resistances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 17, 1994
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: Gary C. Davis