Patents Assigned to Corning
  • Cap assembly for fluid delivery system
    Patent number: 5586673
    Abstract: A cap assembly for receiving a stopper and for application to the threaded neck of a bottle. The cap assembly includes a cap and a thrust washer. The cap has an end wall which has a central aperture and a circular side wall which has internal threads. The thrust washer has a base wall with a central aperture and a side wall which has a ridge at its outer end. The thrust washer lies within the side wall of the cap so that the base wall engages the end wall and the side wall extends through the aperture in the end wall and the ridge engages the outer surface of the end wall to retain tile thrust washer on the cap. Tile side wall of the thrust washer is resiliently yieldable to enable the ridge to disengage from the end wall to release the thrust washer from the cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 24, 1996
    Assignee: Ciba Corning Diagnostics Corp.
    Inventors: Ronald J. Venooker, John A. Scavitto, Peter N. Karkantis, David T. Healey, Richard L. Travers
  • Temperature actuated zeolite in-line adsorber system
    Patent number: 5582003
    Abstract: A engine exhaust system is disclosed for reducing the amount of hydrocarbons emitted during engine start-up (cold-start), before the catalytic converter has attained its effective operating temperature. The system includes a flow control device, in particular a bi-metallic flap, occupying a first position at the first temperature to direct substantially all of the engine exhaust through a molecular sieve structure to adsorb the hydrocarbons, and a second position at the second temperature, to direct the engine exhaust stream directly from the light-off catalyst to the burnoff catalyst, bypassing the molecular sieve structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1996
    Assignee: Corning Incorporated
    Inventors: Mallanagouda D. Patil, Jimmie L. Williams
  • Feed and orientation mechanism in automated analyzer
    Patent number: 5582796
    Abstract: An analyzer for performing automated assay testing. The analyzer includes a storage and conveyor system for conveying cuvettes to an incubation or processing conveyor, a storage and selection system for test sample containers, a storage and selection system for reagent containers, sample and reagent aspirating and dispensing probes, a separation system for separating bound from unbound tracer or labeled reagent, a detection system and date collection/processing system. All of the subunits of the machine are controlled by a central processing unit to coordinate the activity of all of the subunits of the analyzer. The analyzer is specifically suited for performing heterogeneous binding assay protocols, particularly immunoassays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1996
    Assignee: Ciba Corning Diagnostics Corp.
    Inventors: Glen A. Carey, Scott C. Lewis, Mary B. Whitesel
  • Fiber manufacturing spinner and fiberizer
    Patent number: 5582841
    Abstract: A fiber manufacturing apparatus including a spinner, fixed to one end of a rotatable shaft and equipment for supplying at least one molten thermoplastic material to the spinner is provided. The spinner includes a radial wall and an outer peripheral wall. The radial wall extends radially out from the shaft and has an outer periphery. The peripheral wall is disposed around the outer periphery of the radial wall and has a plurality of orifices for centrifuging fibers from at least one molten thermoplastic material. The spinner is operatively adapted to be radially balanced during the centrifuging operation. By being so balanced, the spinner is less likely to exhibit temperature induced deformation that introduces undesirable process variables during the fiber manufacturing process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1996
    Assignee: Owens Corning Fiberglas Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: William A. Watton, James G. Snyder
  • Sensor package
    Patent number: 5582698
    Abstract: A solid state, multi-use electrochemical sensor having an electrically nonconductive substrate, a working electrode, and a semi-permeable membrane covering the working electrode. The working electrode includes an electrically conductive material adhered to a portion of the substrate. A first portion of the conductive material is covered with an electrically insulating dielectric coating, and a second portion of the conductive material is covered with an active layer. The active layer includes a catalytically active quantity of an enzyme carried by platinized carbon powder particles, which are distributed throughout the active layer. A sensor package for incorporating a sensor is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1996
    Assignee: Ciba Corning Diagnostics Corp.
    Inventors: James E. Flaherty, Robert B. Green, Steven C. Lepke, Richard W. Mason
  • Liquid compositions
    Patent number: 5583095
    Abstract: There is disclosed a liquid composition which does not readily phase separate, has a low surface tension, and exhibits excellent lubricating properties, said composition comprising(A) 100 parts by weight of a hydrocarbon oil that is liquid at ordinary temperature; and(B) 0.01 to 500 parts by weight of an organosilicon polymer that is liquid at ordinary temperatures, said polymer having the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 denotes an non-alkenyl monovalent hydrocarbon radical, R.sup.2 is a radical selected from the group consisting of monovalent hydrocarbon radicals, hydrogen and hydroxyl, R.sup.3 is an alkylene radical, m is an integer with a value of at least 2, n is an integer with a value of zero or greater and m.gtoreq.n.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1996
    Assignee: Dow Corning Toray Silicone Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hideki Kobayashi, Toru Masatomi
  • Silica nanoparticles
    Patent number: 5580655
    Abstract: A web-like nanoparticle silica is produced by laser vaporization of silicon metal in a helium/oxygen atmosphere in a diffusion cloud chamber where it aggregates into novel web-like microstructures. The aggregates are porous and have a surface area greater than 300 m.sup.2 /g. Bright blue photoluminescence from the web-like nanoparticle silica is observed upon irradiation with ultraviolet light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 3, 1996
    Assignee: Dow Corning Corporation
    Inventors: Mohamed S. S. El-Shall, Daniel Graiver, Udo C. Pernisz
  • Branched organosilicon compounds and a method for their preparation
    Patent number: 5581008
    Abstract: The present invention relates to branched silicon-bonded hydrogen endblocked organosilicon compounds containing silalkylene groups and to a method for the preparation of such compounds. The organosilicon compounds of this invention are soluble in certain organic solvents and can be prepared such that they have a very high weight average molecular weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 3, 1996
    Assignee: Dow Corning Toray Silicone Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Hideki Kobayashi
  • Imidazolinyl-functional organosiloxanes and method for preparation thereof
    Patent number: 5580943
    Abstract: Imidazolinyl-functional organosiloxanes in which an aliphatically unsaturated monovalent hydrocarbon radical is bonded at the 2-position of the imidazoline ring, have from 2 to 1,100 siloxane units where at least one siloxane unit has an imidazolinyl radical of the following general formula bonded to silicon ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a C.sub.1 to C.sub.50 divalent hydrocarbon radical, each R.sup.2 is hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1 to C.sub.50 monovalent hydrocarbon radicals, and R.sup.3 is a C.sub.2 to C.sub.50 aliphatically unsaturated monovalent hydrocarbon radical, and method for the preparation thereof by a dehydration reaction of an amino-functional organosiloxane and an aliphatically unsaturated monocarboxylic acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 3, 1996
    Assignee: Dow Corning Toray Silicone Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Hisataka Nakashima
  • Alkali metal ion migration control
    Patent number: 5578103
    Abstract: A materials system comprising a glass containing alkali metal ions capable of migrating and a silica, alumina, or tantala film deposited on the glass surface, the glass also containing high field strength ions that can change coordination. The direction of alkali metal ion flow depends on the film selected and the glass composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 26, 1996
    Assignee: Corning Incorporated
    Inventors: Roger J. Araujo, Norbert J. Binkowski, Francis P. Fehlner
  • Solitons in dispersion flattened waveguide
    Patent number: 5579428
    Abstract: A combination of dispersion flattened single mode optical waveguide fiber and soliton signal pulses yields an optimum telecommunication system capacity. The dispersion flattened fiber serves to relax tolerances on soliton center wavelength and intensity. In addition, the inventive combination facilitates the design and use of long haul systems using optical amplifiers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 26, 1996
    Assignee: Corning Incorporated
    Inventors: Alan F. Evans, Donald B. Keck
  • Method of making an insulation assembly
    Patent number: 5578258
    Abstract: An insulation assembly and method of making is disclosed. A fiber pack is engaged along its side edges to tuck the fibers inwardly and also establish a desired width. The insulation assembly has the longitudinally extending tucks along each of its side edges and each of the side edges has a generally concave cross section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 26, 1996
    Assignee: Owens Corning Fiberglas Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Larry J. Grant, Raymond V. Monnin, James W. Scott
  • Methods of making polysiloxanes
    Patent number: 5578692
    Abstract: Linear or straight-chain trimethylsiloxy endcapped methylhydrogen polysiloxanes are made by contacting hexamethyldisiloxane with a highly pure methylhydrogen cyclic siloxane, in the presence of anhydrous trifluoromethane sulfonic acid catalyst at room temperature. Trimethylsiloxy endcapped alkylmethyl siloxanes are made by reacting the linear or straight-chain trimethylsiloxy endcapped methylhydrogen polysiloxanes with an alpha-olefin, in the presence of a platinum catalyst. Alkylmethyl cyclic siloxanes containing zero parts per million residual .tbd.SiH, are made by reacting anhydrous alpha-olefins and a highly pure methylhydrogen cyclic siloxane, in the presence of dried platinum supported on carbon catalyst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 26, 1996
    Assignee: Dow Corning Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy N. Biggs, Gary E. Le Grow
  • Method of controlling the polymerization of acrylates
    Patent number: 5578544
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of controlling the polymerization of acrylates using a catalyst which is selected from at least one of zinc, cadmium, or mercury halides in combination with free iodine to give acrylate polymers having narrow molecular weight distributions, via group transfer polymerization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 26, 1996
    Assignee: Dow Corning Corporation
    Inventor: Ming-Hsiung Yeh
  • Release coating compositions
    Patent number: 5578381
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a release coating composition comprising an organopolysiloxane having fluorine containing organic groups and alkenyl groups, an organohydrogensiloxane, and a platinum-containing catalyst. The present invention also relates to a release coating composition comprising an organopolysiloxane having fluorine containing organic groups and silicon-bonded hydrogen groups, an alkenyl functional organopolysiloxane, and a platinum-containing catalyst. The curable silicone release coating compositions of this invention have excellent release properties from various tacky substances, especially silicone-based pressure sensitive adhesives, after curing, and also have excellent bonding characteristics when applied to various substrates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 26, 1996
    Assignee: Dow Corning Toray Silicone Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yuji Hamada, Hideki Kobayashi, Wataru Nishiumi
  • Silicone pressure sensitive adhesive containing organic wax
    Patent number: 5578319
    Abstract: Hot-melt silicone pressure sensitive adhesive compositions containing organic waxes, methods of using the compositions and devices made using the compositions are disclosed. The hot-melt silicone pressure sensitive adhesive compositions include a mixture of (i) a silicate resin, (ii) a silicone fluid, and (iii) an organic wax having a melting point of between 30.degree. C. and 150.degree. C. The organic wax decreases dynamic viscosity of the adhesive at temperatures equal to or below about 200.degree. C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 26, 1996
    Assignee: Dow Corning Corporation
    Inventor: Ross A. Noel
  • Reinforcing fiber pellets
    Patent number: 5578535
    Abstract: A reinforcing composition is provided comprising pellets produced by the process of hydrating glass fibers to achieve a water content on the glass fibers of from about 11 weight percent to about 20 weight percent, mixing the glass fibers for at least about three minutes, thereby forming pellets, and drying.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 26, 1996
    Assignee: Owens Corning Fiberglas Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Homer G. Hill, Leonard J. Adzima
  • Thermosetting asphalt
    Patent number: 5576363
    Abstract: A thermosetting asphalt composition includes a blend of an asphalt and an epoxy-functionalized polymer, the epoxy-functionalized polymer being present in an amount within the range of from about 4 to about 30 percent of the combination of asphalt and epoxy-functionalized polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 19, 1996
    Assignee: Owens Corning Fiberglas Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin P. Gallagher, Donn R. Vermilion
  • Ampule adapter
    Patent number: D375788
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 19, 1996
    Assignee: Ciba Corning Diagnostics Corp.
    Inventors: Robert S. Potts, David L. Adriaansen
  • Bottle for a laboratory analyzer
    Patent number: D376208
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 3, 1996
    Assignee: Ciba Corning Diagnostiics Corp.
    Inventors: James E. Rasmussen, Philip W. Swift, Ronald J. Venooker