Patents Represented by Law Firm J & A
  • Method and apparatus for opening a film cartridge
    Patent number: 4208116
    Abstract: A film cartridge for enclosing a photosensitive film disk within a light-tight chamber defined by opposed walls which are sealed together to encapsulate the film disk. When the cartridge is positioned in opening apparatus, force-applying members inserted through passages in one of the walls of the cartridge are moved into contact with the opposed wall. Continued movement of the members displaces the opposed wall sufficiently to rupture it and/or a seal joining the walls. A wall-separating member of the opening apparatus is inserted into the rupture and moved between the opposed walls to extend the rupture and space the walls by a distance sufficient to permit the film disk to be removed from the cartridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 1978
    Date of Patent: June 17, 1980
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventor: John E. Morse
  • Film packet
    Patent number: 4208117
    Abstract: A photographic cartridge assembly includes a photosensitive film disk rotatably received between opposed parallel walls of a thin cartridge casing. The casing is adapted to be opened, to release the disk for processing and printing, by prying the casing apart until it fractures at one edge and then tearing the casing from the fracture toward the opposite edge. In order to insure that the resulting opening is at a predetermined location in the casing, and is large enough to remove the disk, channels are provided in a casing wall to lead the tear along two paths extending oppositely around the periphery of the disk from the one edge to the opposite edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 1978
    Date of Patent: June 17, 1980
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Frederick W. Harvey, Gurdip S. Sethi
  • Contact lens sterilizer apparatus
    Patent number: 4207287
    Abstract: Method for sterilizing soft contact lenses and the like using methoxymethane while the lenses are in a liquid-wetted state. Methoxymethane on the water-wet surface for a sufficient time kills the microorganisms (bacteria, molds and yeasts) that invade and are entrapped in the pores and irregular surfaces of the hydrophilic materials from which such soft contact lenses are made. An easily portable apparatus for applying this sterilization technique to the lenses is also disclosed. It includes a lens holder that can be held in a chamber that can be pressure-isolated to receive the methoxymethane gas from portable sources. In one form, an indicator shows that the lenses are under sterilization pressure. This novel arrangement dispenses with the inconvenience of using prolonged steaming, or questionable sterilization in disinfecting fluids which may affect the composition of the soft contact lens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 1979
    Date of Patent: June 10, 1980
    Assignee: Chevron Research Company
    Inventor: Robert H. Lindquist
  • N-Carbamylalkyl-2,6-dialkyl-.alpha.-haloacetanilides
    Patent number: 4205168
    Abstract: N-carbamylalkyl-2,6-dialkyl-.alpha.-haloacetanilides have herbicidal activity, particularly in pre-emergent applications against grassy weeds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1973
    Date of Patent: May 27, 1980
    Assignee: Chevron Research Company
    Inventor: David C. K. Chan
  • Process using same stable foam latex with built-in self gel mechanism and coating
    Patent number: 4205103
    Abstract: A heat sensitive, but stable, gellant system is added to a foam latex during manufacture of the latex or as an additive ingredient being incorporated at the time of preparing the liquid foam compound. The system is comprised of an amphoteric surfactant acid or an amphoteric surfactant acid neutralized with a fixed alkali, said surfactant being capable of both sensitizing the latex emulsifier and functioning as a stabilizer; a water soluble ionizable organic or inorganic acid capable of activating the gelation mechanism and a water soluble, volatile, organic or inorganic base which is added in an amount sufficient to neutralize the combination of the surfactant and the acid to a pH of 8 to 12.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1975
    Date of Patent: May 27, 1980
    Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventors: Joseph P. Davis, Julius S. Nagy
  • Alkylation of aniline with a lactone in the presence of a base
    Patent number: 4203904
    Abstract: A process for producing a lactone-substituted aniline wherein a 3-halo-tetrahydro-2-oxofuran is reacted with an aniline in the presence of water and a base at a temperature between 80.degree. and 160.degree. C. and wherein the base is added at a sufficiently slow rate so that the pH does not exceed about 7.5.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 1978
    Date of Patent: May 20, 1980
    Assignee: Chevron Research Company
    Inventor: Richard N. Reynolds, Jr.
  • Heat exchanger and method of making
    Patent number: 4199937
    Abstract: A heat exchanger of increased effectiveness is disclosed. A porous metal matrix is disposed in a metal chamber or between walls through which a heat-transfer fluid is directed. The porous metal matrix has internal bonds and is bonded to the chamber in order to remove all thermal contact resistance within the composite structure. Utilization of the invention in a rocket chamber is disclosed as a specific use. Also disclosed is a method of constructing the heat exchanger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 1977
    Date of Patent: April 29, 1980
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
    Inventors: Anthony Fortini, John M. Kazaroff
  • Photographic film unit
    Patent number: 4196000
    Abstract: A preregistered instant-processing film unit including an internal dark slide and adapted for use in exposure apparatus having processing rollers. The film unit includes a leader that carries "saddle detents" or detent shims located on opposite sides of the dark slide and having a caliper greater than the thickness of the dark slide. The shims are positioned to receive the rollers, both to provide sufficient clearance for removal of the dark slide therebetween and to hold the rest of the film unit in position while the dark slide is removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1978
    Date of Patent: April 1, 1980
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventor: William H. Johnson
  • First aid splint for cervical spine injuries
    Patent number: 4194501
    Abstract: A splint to be applied by a policeman, paramedic, or fireman during rescue operation to a suspected cervical spine injury victim. The splint is designed for quick on-site installation to immobilize the head and cervical area before any attempt is made to move the victim.The splint is composed of two half sections. Each section is mounted on a shoulder harness and is designed to be fitted independently on either side of the head. The two sections are then connected to form a cage surrounding the victim's head. The head is secured within the cage by means of inflatable neck pillows. The splint may be fitted with an accessory designed to apply traction to the cervical vertebrae during emergency room treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 1978
    Date of Patent: March 25, 1980
    Inventor: Russell A. Watt
  • Atomic hydrogen storage
    Patent number: 4193827
    Abstract: Atomic hydrogen, for use as a fuel or as an explosive, is stored in the presence of a strong magnetic field in exfoliated layered compounds such as molybdenum disulfide or an elemental layer material such as graphite. The compound is maintained at liquid temperatures and the atomic hydrogen is collected on the surfaces of the layered compound which are exposed during delamination (exfoliation). The strong magnetic field and the low temperature combine to prevent the atoms of hydrogen from recombining to form molecules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1977
    Date of Patent: March 18, 1980
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
    Inventor: John A. Woollam
  • Catalyst surfaces for the chromous/chromic redox couple
    Patent number: 4192910
    Abstract: There is disclosed an electricity producing cell of the reduction-oxidation (REDOX) type divided into two compartments by a membrane, each compartment containing a solid inert electrode. A ferrous/ferric couple in a chloride solution serves as a cathode fluid which is circulated through one of the compartments to produce a positive electric potential disposed therein. A chromic/chromous couple in a chloride solution serves as an anode fluid which is circulated through the second compartment to produce a negative potential on an electrode disposed therein. The electrode is an electrically conductive, inert material plated with copper, silver or gold. A thin layer of lead plates onto the copper, silver or gold layer when the cell is being charged, the lead ions being available from lead chloride which has been added to the anode fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 1978
    Date of Patent: March 11, 1980
    Inventors: Robert A. Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, with respect to an invention of Frosch, Jose D. Giner, Kathleen J. Cahill
  • Vapor treatment of metal tire cord
    Patent number: 4189332
    Abstract: Brass coated steel tire cord is treated with vaporized benzotriazole and/or other treatment agents to promote corrosion resistance and cord to rubber adhesion retention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 1978
    Date of Patent: February 19, 1980
    Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventors: Grover W. Rye, Karol Marencak
  • Stylist hair clipper
    Patent number: 4188720
    Abstract: A hair clipper utilizes a vacuum source to draw hair into a substantially enclosed flow chamber where the substantially parallel hairs are cut by a shearing blade which moves perpendicularly across the hair flow to cut the hair to precisely equal lengths which are necessary in certain hairdos.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 1978
    Date of Patent: February 19, 1980
    Inventor: Anahid Korf
  • Polypyrrolidone fiber treatment
    Patent number: 4185961
    Abstract: A method for reducing the fibrillation of polypyrrolidone fibers which comprises contacting the fibers with an aqueous solution containing dimethyloldihydroxyethyleneurea and an acidic catalyst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 1977
    Date of Patent: January 29, 1980
    Assignee: Chevron Research Company
    Inventor: Mitchell Danzik
  • Memory controlled process for railraod traffic management
    Patent number: 4179739
    Abstract: A method for regulating vehicular traffic over a network of itineraries travelled by various vehicles such as railroad trains, or other public modes of transportation. On board, computer assisted vehicle control processes are advantageously combined with traditional time-table scheduling and modern centralized traffic control concepts. Simplified audio radio communications alleviate the need for intensive track equipment. Monitoring and signaling devices are limited to those dictated by safety rules and regulations. In order to limit to a minimum the exchange of data between each vehicle and the traffic control, a set of predetermined timetables are stored on board each vehicle. Traffic instructions are reduced to two elements, the identification of the assigned timetable and a time lag constant to be uniformly added to the time entries of the assigned time-table.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 1978
    Date of Patent: December 18, 1979
    Inventor: Alain D. Virnot
  • Wheelchair lift
    Patent number: 4176999
    Abstract: A lift device particularly suitable for lifting handicapped persons with or without wheelchairs, into a vehicle or building. The lift can be incorporated into the doorway of any given vehicle, or into any step structure within a building. The lift, in its stowed position, forms the normal steps. The platform is made of four hinged parallel sections which can be withdrawn and folded into two steps. The second section which forms the upper step riser in the stowed position comprises two telescopically interconnected elements, and can be expanded to provide a wider platform. The fourth section which forms the lower step riser in the stowed position can be rotated to act as an access ramp along the forward edge of the platform and flipped upward to form an angle stop preventing the wheelchair from rolling backward during platform motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 1978
    Date of Patent: December 4, 1979
    Assignee: Transportation, Design & Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Graham R. Thorley
  • Cockpit display simulator for electronic countermeasure training
    Patent number: 4176468
    Abstract: In an aircraft for range training of pilots in electronic warfare countermeasures, a device for simulating a threat environment on the cockpit instrumentation. The device comprises an image simulator controlling the threat azimuth indicator, and a control code receiver. The control code is transmitted via the up-link communication system from the air combat manuevering range ground station to the airborne instrumentation subsystems. The control code is recognized by the receiver and applied to the image simulator. The entire device is installed in place of the present threat signal countermeasure receiver and signal processor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 1978
    Date of Patent: December 4, 1979
    Inventor: William B. Marty, Jr.
  • Herbicidal and plant-growth regulating N-haloacetylphenylamino carbonyl oximes
    Patent number: 4174210
    Abstract: Novel N-haloacetylphenylamino carbonyl oximes represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein Ar is aryl, R.sup.1 is halomethyl, R.sup.2 is hydrogen, alkyl or aryl, R.sup.3 is hydrogen, alkyl or aryl, n is 0 or 1 and R is hydrogen, aryl, alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl, with the proviso that R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 may be joined together to form a carbocyclic ring of 5 to 6 carbon atoms or a heterocyclic ring of one N, O or S hetero atom and 4 to 5 carbon atoms. The oxime compounds are useful as herbicides and plant growth regulators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1978
    Date of Patent: November 13, 1979
    Assignee: Chevron Research Company
    Inventors: William L. Schinski, Irene C. Huang, David C. K. Chan
  • Covered drinking cup
    Patent number: 4171060
    Abstract: A thermo-insulated drinking cup covered by a detachable lid; the lid having a depressed top area and an orifice. A valve closing said orifice is actuated by a rotating thumb-controlled lever. The lever is effective when rotated in either direction in order to accommodate right-handed or left-handed handling of the cup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 1978
    Date of Patent: October 16, 1979
    Assignee: Spil-Les
    Inventors: James S. Howard, Joseph F. Ortiz
  • Vertical film processing apparatus
    Patent number: 4167320
    Abstract: A processing apparatus has a processing chamber configured to receive a plurality of cylindrically-shaped film units. The film units comprise a plurality of film discs supported by a central aperture on an elongated shaft, in spaced relation and with the disc faces normal to the shaft axis, and end drive discs slightly larger in diameter than the film discs. The drive discs have a guide lug extending from their exposed sides and guide grooves are provided in the processing chamber interior. The first inserted film unit is directed into driving engagement with a drive means located at the lower portion of the chamber and subsequently inserted film units are directed into driving relation with the unit therebeneath. Processing fluids are sequentially introduced and discharged from the chamber with the film units rotating to effect film development.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 1978
    Date of Patent: September 11, 1979
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventor: William J. Hutchinson