Patents Assigned to "A" Company
  • Process for producing alkylated hydroxyl-containing aromatic compounds
    Patent number: 6670513
    Abstract: An alkylated hydroxyl-containing aromatic compound is produced by isomerizing a normal alpha-olefin having from about 16 to about 30 carbon atoms in the presence of a first solid, acidic catalyst capable of inducing both olefin isomerization and skeletal isomerization to produce a mixture of isomerized olefin, then alkylating an hydroxyl-containing aromatic compound with the mixture of isomerized olefins in the presence of a second solid, acidic catalyst. The first solid, acidic catalyst can be SM-3, MAPO-11, SAPO-11, SSZ-32, ZSM-23, MAPO-39, SAPO-39, ZSM-22, SSZ-20, ZSM-35, SUZ-4, NU-23, NU-87, natural ferrierite or synthetic ferrierite. The second solid, acidic catalyst can be a sulfonic acid anionic ion exchange resin catalyst or an acidic clay.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Assignees: Chevron Oronite Company, LLC, Chevron Oronite S.A.
    Inventors: Curtis Bay Campbell, Jean Louis Le Coënt
  • Laser shock peening method and apparatus
    Patent number: 6670577
    Abstract: A method for laser shock peening a surface is disclosed. A laser beam pulse from a laser apparatus is produced. The laser pulse has a cross-section taken perpendicular to the laser beam, a fluence profile across the cross-section. The pulse against an area on said surface. The fluence profile is controlled such that process induced defects are reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Phillip Randall Staver, William Taylor Lotshaw, Michael Francis X Gigliotti, Jr., Josef Robert Unternahrer, Robert Snee Gilmore, Thomas James Batzinger
  • Cyclic peptide antifungal agents
    Patent number: 6670324
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I: where R5 is a sugar moiety. The compounds are useful in inhibiting fungal and parasitic activity and infections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Assignee: Eli Lilly and Company
    Inventors: James A. Jamison, Michael J. Rodriguez, Venkatraghavan Vasudevan
  • Polar ethylene-based polymer, cycloolefin polymer blends
    Patent number: 6670423
    Abstract: Blends comprising a polar derivative of an ethylene based polymer and a cycloolefin polymer are prepared. The ethylene based polymer preferably comprises at least 60 weight % of ethylene, relative to the weight of the polymer and polar monomers selected from the group of carboxylic acids, alkyl acrylates and vinyl acetates. It is preferably 0.01 to 99.5% neutralized with metal ions selected from sodium, potassium, zinc, calcium, magnesium, lithium, aluminum, nickel, and chromium. The cycloolefin polymer is preferably an ethylene-norbornene copolymer. The invention also relates to the applications of such blends as sealant layers and film packagings. The perforation resistance, the heat seal initiation temperature and the hot tack strength of such films are improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventor: Karlheinz Hausmann
  • Easily removed heatsink clip
    Patent number: 6668431
    Abstract: A clip is disclosed which is capable of applying significant retention force via a rotatable cam arm while being easily removable due to the cam arm and a separate removal arm. A method of using the clip is also disclosed which uses the advantages of the clip, particularly in the context of computer design and construction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Gregory C. Franke, Donald J. Hall, Jeffrey A. Lambert
  • Method for compensating digital images for light falloff and an apparatus therefor
    Patent number: 6670988
    Abstract: A method for compensation at least one digital image for light falloff. The digital image may be generated for example from a conventional image frame on a film roll. A plurality of pixel values is provided for each of at least one digital image. A light falloff compensation function is applied and according to that a light falloff correction parameter is determined. Both the light falloff compensation function and the light falloff correction parameter are used to generate an individual compensation value for each pixel element. The compensation value is applied to each pixel element. The method is also able to differentiate and correct the images according to light falloff generated by pure lens falloff or a light falloff generated by the lens and the flash falloff.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Andrew C. Gallagher, Edward B. Gindele
  • Photocurable form-in-place gasket for electronic applications
    Patent number: 6670017
    Abstract: Photocurable compositions and process for providing form-in-place gaskets using automated placement followed by photocuring of a pattern of a non-silicone composition comprising a liquid polyolefin oligomer, a reactive diluent, and a curative. The form-in-place gasket, after curing, has a level of total outgassing components of about 10 &mgr;g/g to about 45 &mgr;g/g. The curative responds to actinic radiation and heat, and may contain a photoinitiator. Optionally a photocurable, form-in-place gasket according to the present invention further comprises a thixotropic filler in an amount from about 8.0 wt. % to about 12.0 wt. %, and preferably comprises a fumed silica.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Mitchell Huang, Michael A. Kropp
  • Stabilized bromine solutions, method of making and uses thereof for biofouling control
    Patent number: 6669904
    Abstract: Stabilized bromine solutions are prepared by combining a bromine source and a stabilizer to form a mixture, and then adding an oxidizer to the mixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Assignee: Ondeo Nalco Company
    Inventors: Shunong Yang, Donald A. Johnson, Robert L. Wetegrove, George J. Collias
  • Method and system for calibrating ink ejection elements in an image forming device
    Patent number: 6669322
    Abstract: By implementation of an optical scanner, the calibration of printheads of a printing mechanism may be performed in a relatively short period of time as compared to known techniques. In one respect, the time required to perform the calibration may be substantially reduced by virtue of the relatively wide field of view of the optical scanner. The relatively wide field of view generally enables for the scanning of test patterns to be performed with a relatively fewer number of scanning passes, thus reducing the time required to perform the scanning operations as well as the calibration operations. In addition, the scanning operations may yield relatively more accurate results as compared to known scanning operations. In one respect, optical scanners are capable of detecting smaller drops of ink on print media by virtue of their higher resolution capabilities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: David Gaston, Francesc Subirada, Xavier Soler
  • Inbred sweet corn line I880S
    Patent number: 6670531
    Abstract: An inbred sweet corn line, designated 1880S, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn line 1880S, to the plants of inbred corn line 1880S and to methods for producing a corn plant, either inbred or hybrid, by crossing the inbred line 1880S with itself or another corn line. The invention further relates to methods for producing a corn plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other inbred corn lines derived from the inbred 1880S.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Assignee: Harris Moran Seed Company
    Inventor: Thomas A. Natti
  • Luminaire device
    Patent number: 6671452
    Abstract: An optical device for collecting light and selectively outputting or concentrating the light. A layer has an optical index of referaction n1, and top, bottom and side surfaces defining an angel of inclination &phgr;. A back surface spans the top, bottom and side surface. A first layer is coupled to the bottom surface of the layer and has an index of refraction n2. The first layer index n2 causes light input through the back surface of the layer to be preferentially output into the first layer. A second layer is coupled to the bottom of the first layer and selectively causes output of light into ambient. Additional layers, such as alight polarization layer, a polarization converting layer and a post LCD diffuser layer can be used to make preferential use of polarized light of diffuse light having passed through the LCD layer to enhance viewing of the output light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Roland Winston, Robert L. Holman, Benjamin A. Jacobson, Robert M. Emmons, Philip Gleckman
  • Single ingredient, multi-structural filaments
    Patent number: 6670034
    Abstract: A multi-structural filament comprises a single ingredient having two or more morphologies after extrusion through a die pack wherein one discrete region of the filament comprises one morphology of the ingredient and at least another discrete region of the filament comprises another morphology of the same ingredient, and wherein each region of the filament comprises at least about 7 percent of the filament. A process for the production of the filament is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Assignee: Shakespeare Company, LLC
    Inventors: Chad Boyd, Peter Brissette, Atiye E. Tanverdi
  • Modular system for a vehicle
    Patent number: 6669260
    Abstract: A modular system for a vehicle is provided which includes one or more elongated members adapted to be coupled to an interior portion of a vehicle, where one or more removable articles are configured for attachment to one or more of the members and a utility system provides utilities to the articles. One or more holders are positioned to align with the members and are coupled to the articles for attaching the articles to one or more of the members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Kenneth M. Clark, Curt R. Johnson, J. Peter Cansfield, David B. Fry, Kermit M. Anderson, Bradley A. Beers, Darin R. Billot, L. Robert Hamelink, Dale A. Gort, Eric D. Rennie, Charles E. Beasley
  • Antenna having cross polarization improvement using rotated antenna elements
    Patent number: 6670931
    Abstract: A phased array antenna having a plurality of independent antenna modules which are arranged in a manner to significantly improve cross polarization isolation of the antenna. The antenna modules are arranged in rows and columns to form a grid arrangement. Each antenna module has a pair of radiating elements, and each module is rotated 90° from its adjacent antenna modules in each column. In this manner, the worst case cross polarization isolation performance of each module is not summed together at the same azimuth scan angle as every other module but rather is broken up over the entire azimuth scan angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventor: John Byam O'Connell
  • Method of cooling heat-generating electrical components
    Patent number: 6671176
    Abstract: A method of cooling heat-generating electrical components during service has a heat-removing element. Heat-removing element comprises a plurality of vias therein and is fixedly attached to a tip of the electrical components, typically on opposed charged ends. Heat absorbed by the heat-removing element is then transported to a heat sink, cooperatively associated therewith, for disposal. In an electrical assemblage, a circuit board contains multiple heat generating components each being associated with a heat-removing element of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventor: Tina P. Barcley
  • Pepper grinder
    Patent number: D484371
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Assignee: Samson Bright Industrial Company Limited
    Inventors: Wing Sum Tang, Yu Ying Tang
  • Packaging container for a lighter
    Patent number: D484407
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Assignee: Zippo Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Robert Shelton, Frank J. Zanghi, Jr.
  • Lightning rod assembly
    Patent number: D484429
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Assignee: Heary Bros. Lightning Protection Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Kenneth P. Heary, Sr.
  • Surface mounted electrical cable way
    Patent number: D484469
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Assignee: The Wiremold Company
    Inventor: Steve Thibault
  • Footrest
    Patent number: D484516
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Christopher Thomas McCord, Russell William Strong, John David Sundberg, Marlin Lavon Goodnight