Patents Assigned to division
  • Exposure frame assembly
    Patent number: 5365309
    Abstract: A exposure frame assembly for use with a contact and off contact photo exposure machine which includes a removable upper tray frame coupled to a lower tray frame. In use, a pair of pneumatically operated rams capture hinge pivot rollers mounted on the upper tray frame and actuate a pair of tray lift rollers which are also attached to the upper tray frame. In operation, the motion of the pneumatic ram act on the tray lift rollers to open the exposure frame assembly for access to the work-piece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 15, 1994
    Assignee: Colight, A Division of Hanovia Lamp
    Inventor: Allen A. Lawson
  • Self-adhesive wrap-on grip for sports racquets and other equipment handles
    Patent number: 5364677
    Abstract: A self-adhesive wrap-on handle grip for elongated handles such as those used in various types of implements such as sports racquets, baseball bats, handle bars, and the like includes an elongated preferably resilient material strip having a leading edge and a trailing edge and defining an undersurface and an outer surface. An elongated adhesive strip is formed upon the outer surface of the material strip in a narrow band adjacent the leading edge portion thereof. A peel-off protective strip is removably secured to the adhesive strip to facilitate handling and storage. During the wrapping process, the handle grip is helically wrapped upon the handle portion of a sports racquet such that the trailing edge of each wrapping layer overlies and is aligned with the underlying adhesive strip of the previous layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 15, 1994
    Assignee: Gexco Ent. a division of Tennis Ball Saver, Inc.
    Inventor: Walter Sendziak
  • Bridged integral liner
    Patent number: 5363981
    Abstract: A carton blank having an integral liner, an erected carton made from the blank and a process for making the carton blank. The integral liner includes portions excised therefrom to reduce paperboard resource and refuse. The blanks are preferably made by cutting two reverse-oriented blanks and mating liners from a single web of paperboard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 15, 1994
    Assignee: Lever Brothers Company, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward Giblin, Kymberly Moran, Jeannine Griffiths
  • Liquid bread improvers
    Patent number: 5362512
    Abstract: Liquid bread-improving compositions with improved stability that contain: 75-95 wt. % vegetable oil having an N.sub.2 less than 2.0, 1-5 wt. % hydrogenated vegetable oil having a melting point between 60.degree. and 70.degree. C., 1-5 wt. % partly hydrogenated vegetable oil having a melting point between 35.degree. and 45.degree. C., 2-20 wt. % emulsifiers, at least including DATA-esters, 0-0.2 wt. % flavors, 0.1-1.0 wt. % bread-improving enzymes, and 0.1-0.5 wt. % oxidants. The oil present in a crystallized form has the crystal size less than 25 mm and the average particle size of all particles present in the composition is less than 50 mm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 8, 1994
    Assignee: Van den Bergh Foods Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Jorge A. Cabrera, Caesar W. Heeren
  • Oral hygiene compositions containing amino sugars as antiplaque agents
    Patent number: 5362480
    Abstract: Oral hygiene antiplaque compositions which include as an active ingredient an amino sugar containing a sugar moiety recognized by lectins on oral bacteria (e.g., .beta.-D-galactose, .beta.-D-N-acetyl galactosamine, L-rhamnose and .beta.-D-fucose) and in which nitrogen is linked to carbon number 1. The amino sugars singly or in combination with each other provide enhanced inhibition of bacterial aggregation, surfactancy, and antimicrobial activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 8, 1994
    Assignee: Lever Brothers Company, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Van Au, Robert G. Carson, Bijan Harirchian, Kurt M. Schilling
  • Turbine radial adjustable labyrinth seal
    Patent number: 5362072
    Abstract: In an elastic fluid turbine employing packing rings and spill strips or tip seals to minimize leakage between rotating and stationary components, an improvement in the packing rings and spill strips utilizing the combination of: interconnected first and second half parts, the first half part being disposed in an annular groove formed in a stationary component of the turbine, the second half part being partially disposed in a clearance area between the stationary and rotating components, the second half part having at least one seal tooth extending therefrom and contacting the rotating component, shims for selectively varying the spacing between the half parts for adjusting the sealing dimensions of the packing ring and seal strip, and bolts for interconnecting the half parts to form an integral, inseparable unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 8, 1994
    Assignee: IMO Industries, Inc., Quabbin Division
    Inventor: William S. Dalton
  • Activation of bleach precursors with catalytic imine quaternary salts
    Patent number: 5360569
    Abstract: A bleaching composition is described that includes a peroxygen compound such as sodium perborate, an oxygen transfer agent in the form of a quaternary imine salt and a bleach precursor. The quaternary imine salt at relatively low concentrations enhances the activity of the precursor. A method for bleaching substrates is also provided, especially a method for cleaning fabrics. The preferred quaternary imine salt has the structure: ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.4 may be a substituted or unsubstituted radical selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, aryl, heterocyclic ring, alkyl and cycloalkyl radicals;R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 may be a substituted or unsubstituted radical selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, aryl, heterocyclic ring, alkyl, cycloalkyl, nitro, halo, cyano, alkoxy, keto, carboxylic and carboalkoxy radicals; andX.sup.- is a counterion stable in the presence of oxidizing agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 1, 1994
    Assignee: Lever Brothers Company, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen A. Madison, Janet L. Coope
  • Bleach precursors
    Patent number: 5360573
    Abstract: Bleaching compositions comprising peroxy acid bleach precursors preferably based on acetylated pentose, hexose or lactose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 1, 1994
    Assignee: Lever Brothers Company, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard G. Smith, David W. Thornthwaite
  • Reduced fat shortening substitute for bakery products
    Patent number: 5360627
    Abstract: An emulsion for use as a shortening substitute is disclosed to contain from about 10% to about 40% of a fat phase containing a triglyceride and emulsifier containing propylene glycol monoester of fats and fatty acids; from about 60% to about 90% of an aqueous phase containing 5% to about 30% of a viscosifier and 10% to 50% of a polyol humectant. The viscosifier may include a starch, a starch derivative, or a gum. This plastic emulsion is used to make a reduced fat shortening substitute in bakery products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 1, 1994
    Assignee: Van den Bergh Foods Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Girish N. Desai, Janos Bodor
  • Detergent compositions
    Patent number: 5360567
    Abstract: A tablet of compacted particulate detergent composition comprises a detergent-active compound, a detergency builder, and optionally other detergent ingredients. The tablet, or a discrete region thereof, consists essentially of a matrix of particles substantially all of which have a particle size within a range having upper and lower limits each lying within the range of from 200 to 2000 .mu.m and differing from each other by not more than 700 .mu.m.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 1, 1994
    Assignee: Lever Brothers Company, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan J. Fry, Michael J. Garvey, Douglas Wraige
  • Imine quaternary salts as bleach catalysts
    Patent number: 5360568
    Abstract: Novel bleach catalysts, a method for bleaching substrates using these catalysts and detergent compositions containing the catalysts are reported. The catalysts are quaternary imine salts. Substrates such as fabrics may be bleached in an aqueous solution containing these salts and a peroxygen compound. Most preferred as catalyst are the 3,4-dihydroquinolinium salts having the structure: ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.4 may be a substituted or unsubstituted radical selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, aryl, heterocyclic ring, alkyl and cycloalkyl radicals;R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 may be a substituted or unsubstituted radical selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, aryl, heterocyclic ring, alkyl, cycloalkyl, nitro, halo, cyano, alkoxy, keto, carboxylic and carboalkoxy radicals; andX.sup.- is a counterion stable in the presence of oxidizing agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 1, 1994
    Assignee: Lever Brothers Company, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen A. Madison, Janet L. Coope
  • Enhanced oil recovery method employing a high temperature brine tolerant foam-forming composition
    Patent number: 5358045
    Abstract: An enhanced oil recovery technique for recovering hydrocarbons from a reservoir during gas injection comprises the at least periodic injection of gas and a foam-forming composition into the reservoir. The foam-forming composition comprises water, an effective foam-forming amount of a C.sub.10-16 .alpha.-olefin sulfonate surfactant including C.sub.10 AOS and/or C.sub.12 AOS, and an effective amount of at least one solubilizing component to increase the brine tolerance of the composition. This solubilizing component is a mixture comprising ##STR1## where M is H, an alkali metal, alkaline earth metal, or ammonium, where R.sub.1 is a linear C.sub.6 -C.sub.16 alkyl group. The method further comprises contacting the hydrocarbons in the reservoir with the foam so as to assist in the recovery of hydrocarbons from the reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 25, 1994
    Assignee: Chevron Research and Technology Company, a Division of Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Willard J. Sevigny, Donald L. Kuehne, Jeremy Cantor
  • All purpose coulter drill
    Patent number: 5357884
    Abstract: A unique and improved seed and fertilizer coulter-type drill is disclosed. The drill has a plurality of coulter wheels in four rows, the front two rows of coulters cut first furrows and deposit seed. The rear two rows of coulters cover the seed in the first cut furrows and produce a second set of furrows in which fertilizer is deposited, approximately 1 inch away from the seed. The two sets of coulters are followed by a plurality of press or packer wheels which ensure good seed to soil contact and cover the *remaining fertilizer furrows.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 25, 1994
    Assignee: F.P. Bourgault Industries Air Seeder Division Ltd.
    Inventor: Gerard F. J. Bourgault
  • Compositions comprising glyceroglycolipids having an amine linkage as a surfactant or cosurfactant
    Patent number: 5358656
    Abstract: The present invention relates to liquid detergent compositions wherein the detergent active mixture of the compositions comprises 65 to 99% of a glyceroglycolipid compound having an amine linkage and 1 to 35% of a nonionic surfactant. Unexpectedly, applicants have discovered a synergy in the mixture of these surfactants which leads to enhanced detergency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 25, 1994
    Assignee: Lever Brothers Company, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert W. Humphreys, Anthony Hung, Shang-Ren Wu, Abid N. Khan-Lodhi
  • Protective garment using one-way valves
    Patent number: 5355875
    Abstract: An anti-contamination suit having one-way valves for use in expelling air from the suit of protective clothing so that a constant flow of air from an outside source can supply fresh, uncontaminated air to the suit of the wearer to facilitate respiration and provide cooling to the wearer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 18, 1994
    Assignee: Vinatronics Division
    Inventor: John H. Siegel
  • Chlorine-free lubricating oils having modified high molecular weight succinimides
    Patent number: 5356552
    Abstract: Alkenyl or alkyl succinimide additives which are the reaction product of a high molecular weight alkenyl- or alkyl-substituted succinic anhydride and a polyalkylene polyamine having an average of greater than 4 nitrogen atoms per mole, wherein the reaction product is post-treated with a cyclic carbonate, are compatible with fluoroelastomer engine seals and, for concentration levels at which fluoroelastomer seal compatibility is achieved, possess improved dispersancy and/or detergency properties when employed in chlorine-free lubricating oils.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 18, 1994
    Assignee: Chevron Research and Technology Company, A Division of Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: James J. Harrison, William R. Ruhe, Jr., Jack E. Morris, Jacques Cazin
  • Rotary or active harrow
    Patent number: 5355963
    Abstract: An active rotary harrow is towed with its longitudinal horizontal axis at an acute angle relative to a line perpendicular to the direction of travel. A plurality of unitary tines are mounted by bolts or rivets on mounting plates which are secured to a shaft aligned along the horizontal axis. Each tine is made from spring steel which is flattened on one end, the flattened portion being mounted directly on the mounting plate by two or more fasteners. The tines are curved such that the outer end of the tine, being rounded in shape, is directed towards the trailing end of the harrow when in operation. The tines, and to a lesser extent, the mounting plates, are resilient in nature and can be deflected towards the trailing end of the harrow, when obstacles such as rocks are encountered. The tines are also capable of some pivotal deflection, to a lesser extent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 18, 1994
    Assignee: F.P. Bourgault Industries Air Seeder Division
    Inventors: Stanley Boyko, Darryl Kerr
  • Lotion dispensing bottle
    Patent number: D351991
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 1, 1994
    Assignee: Chesebrough-PondUSA Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Bertolini, William Valls, Kenneth D. Harris, Jr.
  • Lipstick case
    Patent number: D352133
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 1, 1994
    Assignee: Elizabeth Arden Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventor: Susan R. Wacker
  • Cosmetic Compact
    Patent number: D352571
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 15, 1994
    Assignee: Elizabeth Arden Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventor: Susan R. Wacker