Patents Represented by Attorney Henry Sternberg

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  • Evaporative coolers
    Patent number: 4604874
    Abstract: The volute of an evaporative cooler is provided with a flange, and there are provided interengaging surfaces on the volute flange and discharge panel of the cooler retaining those elements in contiguity, and there are further provided at least two pairs of volute support means spaced from one another and from the volute flange such that the volute can function as compression means between the top and bottom panels notwithstanding the direction of discharge of cooled air from the cooler cabinet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 1984
    Date of Patent: August 12, 1986
    Assignee: F. F. Seeley Nominees Pty Ltd.
    Inventor: Frederic F. Seeley
  • Intraocular lens with miniature optic having expandable and contractible glare-reducing means
    Patent number: 4605409
    Abstract: An intraocular lens having an optic of sufficiently small dimension so as to permit its insertion through an incision substantially smaller than 5 mm in length. The lens includes a masking means which is deformable between an expanded condition in which it masks the edge portion of the optic which would otherwise cause a glare effect and a contracted condition in which the masking means is located within the confines of said small dimension of the optic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 1984
    Date of Patent: August 12, 1986
    Inventor: Charles D. Kelman
  • Basic derivatives of azo benzene
    Patent number: 4605734
    Abstract: A compound, useful as an anti-cancer drug or agent, having the formula: ##STR1## where X represents hydroxyl, amino or alkylamino, Y represents one member selected from ##STR2## or alkylated derivatives thereof, and Z represents hydrogen or one of the basic groups of Y, an acid addition salt of the said compound, a nitrogen oxide derivative of the said compound in the case where it contains a ring nitrogen atom or atoms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 1984
    Date of Patent: August 12, 1986
    Inventor: Douglas Shortridge
  • Small-globular crosslinked monoallylamine polymer and process for producing the same
    Patent number: 4605701
    Abstract: A small-globular crosslinked polymer of monoallylamine swellable but insoluble in water can be obtained by crosslinking a part of the amino groups of a monoallylamine polymer with formaldehyde or a compound having, in its molecule, at least two functional groups reactive with primary amino group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 1984
    Date of Patent: August 12, 1986
    Assignee: Nitto Boseki Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Susumu Harada, Sakuro Hasegawa, Koichi Sato
  • Method for measuring plasmin
    Patent number: 4605614
    Abstract: A method for measuring the activity of plasmin in plasma which comprises reacting a compound of the following formula or a salt thereof; ##STR1## with plasmin in a buffer solution having a pH of 7.2 to 7.6 and quantitatively determining the reaction product thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 1984
    Date of Patent: August 12, 1986
    Assignee: Nitto Boseki Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Takeshi Nagasawa, Katsumasa Kuroiwa, Katsuyuki Takabayashi, Yoshio Nakamura
  • Gas-diesel dual fuel engine
    Patent number: 4603674
    Abstract: A gas-diesel dual fuel engine operative with both a gaseous fuel and a diesel fuel oil. The engine has an electronic governor circuit adapted to receive both a speed signal representing actual speed of engine and a set speed signal representing a predetermined command speed of the engine, electric actuators adapted to actuate a diesel fuel injection pump and a gaseous fuel regulating valve, respectively, in response to the signal from the electronic governor circuit, and a mode switching control circuit connected to the electronic governor circuit and adapted to switch the operation of the electric actuators between a diesel fuel operation mode and a gaseous fuel operation mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 1982
    Date of Patent: August 5, 1986
    Assignee: Yanmar Diesel Engine Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Mitsuo Tanaka
  • Novel functionalized resin derived from polyallylamine
    Patent number: 4604451
    Abstract: A new functionalized resin represented by the general formula was derived from polyallylamine. ##STR1## [wherein; X represents the general formula--NHCO(CH.sub.2).sub.l }.sub.t [II](t is 0 or 1, l is an integer of 1 to 20), n.gtoreq.10, 0<j<1, u=1 or 2, and m=1 or 2, with the proviso that t and m are not simultaneously 0].The functionalized resin is preferably used for recovering heavy metals in waste water and for optionally dissolving amino acids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1984
    Date of Patent: August 5, 1986
    Assignee: Nitto Boseki Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Susumu Harada, Kiyoshi Shimizu, Masayuki Ujiie
  • Water distribution means for air cooler
    Patent number: 4602487
    Abstract: A plate-like water distributor having a plurality of upstanding ribs which deflect a flow of water into a plurality of streams which discharge over a downturned peripheral edge, the underside of the distributor near that edge having a plurality of retaining means thereon which engage and retain the upper end of an absorptive pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1984
    Date of Patent: July 29, 1986
    Assignee: Coolair Corporation
    Inventor: Frederic F. Seeley
  • Intraocular lens
    Patent number: 4601722
    Abstract: An intraocular lens which may be inserted into the eye through an incision in the cornea which is substantially less than 5 mm in length. The lens includes a lens body which comprises a plurality of lens body portions and magnet means for assembly of the lens body portions within the eye after they are individually inserted through the incision.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1984
    Date of Patent: July 22, 1986
    Inventor: Charles D. Kelman
  • Settling of liquid dispersions
    Patent number: 4601834
    Abstract: Apparatus for aiding the separation of the components of a liquid dispersion comprises at least one pair of electrodes, arranged so as to be able to apply a unidirectional, varying electric field across at least a portion of a flow path 5a of the dispersion, at least one of the or each pair of electrodes being separated from the dispersion by a layer of electrically insulating material.A method for aiding the separation of the components of a liquid dispersion is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 1983
    Date of Patent: July 22, 1986
    Assignee: University of Bradford
    Inventors: Philip J. Bailes, Samuel K. L. Larkai
  • Neoalkoxy organo-titanate useful as coupling and polymer processing agents
    Patent number: 4600789
    Abstract: A composition of matter comprising neoalkoxy organo-titanates having the following formula: ##STR1## wherein R, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each a monovalent alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aralkyl, aryl or alkaryl group having up to twenty carbon atoms or a halogen or ether substituted derivative thereof, and, in addition, R.sup.2 may also be an oxy derivative or an ether substituted oxy derivative of said groups; A, B, and C are each a monovalent aroxy, thioaroxy, diester phosphate, diester pyrophosphate, oxyalkylamino, sulfonyl or carboxyl containing up to 30 carbon atoms; and a+b+c=3.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1984
    Date of Patent: July 15, 1986
    Assignee: Kenrich Petrochemicals, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald Sugerman, Salvatore J. Monte
  • Process for the production of cell stimulating agents
    Patent number: 4599176
    Abstract: The invention concerns a process for obtaining cell respiratory stimulating active agents having a molecular weight in the range of about 300 to 8000 Dalton, by defibrination of calves blood, hemolyzing the solution obtained thereby, separating the proteins and substances having a molecular weight of over about 8000 Dalton comprised in the hemolyzed solution by a membrane separation procedure, concentrating the resulting protein- and high molecular weight-freed solution under reduced pressure at a temperature not exceeding 40.degree. C. to a density in the range of 1.10 to 1.15 g/ml at 20.degree. C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1983
    Date of Patent: July 8, 1986
    Assignee: Solco Basel AG
    Inventor: Udo Wittenberger
  • Fan casing volute
    Patent number: 4599042
    Abstract: A fan casing volute comprises two half members which are joined to one another, each half member being formed by a moulding process from a polymeric material, the volute being characterized by central bearing housings in intake openings of the volute end plates, and a plurality of U-shaped arms which support the bearing housings, all being in a single monolithic moulding, and all having substantially similar cross-sectional thicknesses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1984
    Date of Patent: July 8, 1986
    Assignee: Coolair Corporation Pte., Ltd.
    Inventor: Anthony D. Colliver
  • Intraocular lens with miniature optic
    Patent number: 4596578
    Abstract: An intraocular lens having an optic which has a dimension, determinative of the smallest incision through which it can be inserted, of substantially less than 5 mm and which includes a mask overlying a peripheral marginal portion of the optic for preventing glare.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 1984
    Date of Patent: June 24, 1986
    Inventor: Charles D. Kelman
  • Intermediate bulk container
    Patent number: 4597102
    Abstract: An intermediate bulk container comprises an outer envelope (1 to 6) formed of flexible woven material and having seams (11 to 14). An impervious liner (20) of flexible material is contained within the outer envelope. The liner has tab means (27) lying outside the volume defined within the liner and secured, for example by stitching into a respective seam of the outer envelope. By appropriate location of the tab means on the liner the liner may be securely located within the outer envelope and prevented from distortion relative to the outer envelope.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 1985
    Date of Patent: June 24, 1986
    Assignee: Nattrass-Hickey & Sons, Ltd.
    Inventor: Frank Nattrass
  • Fan volute and spreader
    Patent number: 4594861
    Abstract: A single monolithic moulding of a fan volute and water spreader for an air cooler. There is provided at least one shelf, either on the volute or on the spreader, which supports the spreader from the volute, the spreader being of generally curved shape and outstanding from the outer surface of the volute. Link means hinge the spreader to the volute to enable the spreader to be tilted, for example for replacement of an absorptive pad which can depend from the spreader.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1984
    Date of Patent: June 17, 1986
    Assignee: Coolair Corporation PTE., Ltd.
    Inventor: Anthony D. Kearney
  • Producing sequential polyamino acid resin
    Patent number: 4594409
    Abstract: A sequential polyamino acid resin having a remarkably high molecular weight and special amino acid sequence as repeating unit in the resin can be produced by conducting polycondensation of a peptide active ester acid salt in an aprotic polar solvent in the presence of a tertiary amine and phosphorus pentoxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 1984
    Date of Patent: June 10, 1986
    Assignee: Nitto Boseki Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ikuo Hayashi, Tadao Itikawa, Kiyoshi Shimizu
  • Rotary nibbler
    Patent number: 4593465
    Abstract: A rotary type nibbler comprising a spindle having a helical groove, the spindle being rotatable in a bearing sleeve which terminates in a flat workpiece engagement face which is at an angle with respect to the axis of rotation approximating the helix angle of the groove so that the edge of a workpiece when urged into engagement with the root of the groove will have cut from it a crescent shaped slug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 1984
    Date of Patent: June 10, 1986
    Inventor: Brian A. Bennett
  • Electrically heated pump for spas and swimming pools
    Patent number: 4594500
    Abstract: A pump for a spa or swimming pool adapted to heat the liquid being pumped includes a rigid plastic housing fabricated from (1) a first housing part having a volute portion defining a suction chamber enclosing a pump impeller and having an outlet therefrom and a boss defining an inlet thereto and (2) a second housing part having a discharge outlet and a tubular inlet. A sleeve extends between the tubular inlet and volute portion boss to define a suction inlet to the suction chamber. A body extension inserted between the first and second housing parts defines a pressure chamber surrounding the suction inlet and suction chamber and in communication with the suction chamber outlet and discharge outlet. An electrical heater is positioned in the pressure chamber to heat the liquid pumped by the impeller and is controlled by temperature and pressure sensing devices positioned in the pressure chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1983
    Date of Patent: June 10, 1986
    Assignee: Wright Spa Pools Ltd
    Inventor: Murray J. Wright
  • Display stand for rug samples or similar article
    Patent number: D284816
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1983
    Date of Patent: July 29, 1986
    Assignee: Karastan Rug Division of Fieldcrest Mills Inc.
    Inventor: Fred Howard