Patents Assigned to division
  • Patent number: 5341864
    Abstract: An adjustable shade comprising a pleated expandable and collapsible main shade and a pleated expandable and collapsible auxiliary shade on a lower end of the main shade, with the auxiliary shade arranged so that the pleats can fan outwardly from one side edge of the auxiliary shade. Expansion of the one side edge of the auxiliary shade is controlled so that it can form an inverted fan configuration with the one side edge of the shade adjacent the center of the fan configuration. The auxiliary shade is preferably formed in two auxiliary shade sections with each arranged so that it can be moved from a collapsed condition paralleling the pleats in the main shade to an expanded condition with the pleats radiating outwardly from one side edge through the arc of about 90 degrees. The auxiliary shade sections are preferably mounted on a lower rail attached to the lower end of the main shade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 30, 1994
    Assignee: Springs Window Fashions Division, Inc.
    Inventors: John D. Rupel, Paul F. Josephson
  • Patent number: 5341680
    Abstract: A driver measure system aids in determining the physical requirements of a disabled driver in order to modify a van or other vehicle to his or her specific needs. The driver measurement system comprises a frame including tracks for positioning a wheelchair and a control assembly which includes a steering wheel and hand controls. Force adjustment and measurement mechanisms for the steering wheel and hand controls enables a trained technician to evaluate the functional driving ability of the disabled driver. The simulator also provides a structural reference framework for taking anthropometric measurements. The measurements obtained are used to prepare a specification or "mobility prescription" for modifications and adaptive driving equipment needed to customize a vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 30, 1994
    Assignee: NC Dept. of Human Resources, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services
    Inventors: Edwin D. Smart, Julie N. Dezern, William B. Pendleton, Kenneth C. Pearson, Allison M. Blui, James R. Machen, David E. Mehaffey, Edmund H. Machen, Edgar B. Montague
  • Patent number: 5342536
    Abstract: A nail polish or lacquer removing composition is provided that includes a volatile organic solvent such as acetone, gelatin and glycerin present to stably suspend the gelatin in the solvent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 30, 1994
    Assignee: Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Philip E. Miner, Walter Rose
  • Patent number: 5342976
    Abstract: A composition suitable for topical application to human skin comprises, in addition to a suitable vehicle an active ingredient which can control skin barrier functions. The active ingredient is (a) a long chain .omega.-hydroxy fatty acid or a carboxy-substituted derivative, (b) an hydroxy-or epoxy-derivative of an essential fatty acid or an ester formed between (a) and (b). Certain novel compounds of structures (a), (b) and (a)(b) esters are also claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 30, 1994
    Assignee: Elizabeth Arden Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul A. Bowser, Albert Froling, Lammert Heslinga, Udo M. T. Houtsmuller, Diederik H. Nugteren, Hendrik J. J. Pabon, Colin Prottey
  • Patent number: 5342134
    Abstract: A lipstick article is provided which houses a lipstick with a water content of from 0.5 to 30% by weight. The lipstick is packaged in a casing including a base, an elongated cylindrical inner body received in the base and containing the lipstick, a device for elevating-retracting the lipstick from within the inner body, a hollow elongated cap fitting over the inner body, and a hollow elongated plug sleeve inserted within the cap and formed of a material more flexible than a material forming the cap, the plug sleeve sealingly contacting an outer wall of the inner body to prevent evaporation of water from the lipstick.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 30, 1994
    Assignee: Elizabeth Arden Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael H. Lombardi, John Vaccaro
  • Patent number: 5340600
    Abstract: The present invention regards a low fat spread comprising from about 30 to about 40 wt. % of a continuous fat phase and about 60 to about 70 wt. % of an aqueous phase. The fat phase further comprises a non-proteinaceous fat crystallization inhibitor in an amount of less than 0.5 wt. % and a non-proteinaceous emulsifier. The aqueous phase contains a dairy protein in an amount of less than about 0.1 wt. %.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 23, 1994
    Assignee: Van Den Bergh Foods Company, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Freek Reckweg, Michael Chiaverini, Scott A. Lehouiller
  • Patent number: 5340955
    Abstract: An environmentally sealed key switch assembly has a key pad formed from a plurality of individual keys preferably arranged in rows and columns. A first elastomeric sheet has a plurality of holes corresponding to positions of keys in the key pad. Each hole stretches around a corresponding one of the keys in order to provide an environmental seal. A second and unbroken elastomeric sheet stretches under the keys to provide a second environmental seal. The keys press downwardly upon, stretch, and deform the second elastomer sheet and thereby operate an electrical contact. When the key is released the memory of the elastomeric sheets provide a return force to restore the key to normal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 23, 1994
    Assignee: Digitran Company, a Division of Xcel Corp.
    Inventors: Samuel J. Calvillo, Donald L. Horton, Frank Ganz
  • Patent number: 5340569
    Abstract: A powdered molded color cosmetic composition, especially a blush formulation, is provided that includes an ultrafine boron nitride and a magnesium fatty acid salt, the combination being held in a pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 23, 1994
    Assignee: Elizabeth Arden Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Marianne Elliott, Lee A. Gallagher, Caridad Hechavarria
  • Patent number: 5339578
    Abstract: A support form for use in the casting of a grade beam on piles comprises an elongate rectangular body having a width equal to the intended width of the grade beam. The body is located under the intended grade beam and the grade beam cast on top of the form. The form is manufactured from polystyrene foam which is cut to form interior voids extending longitudinally of the body. The body prevents soil from entering the area underneath the grade beam. The body is formed with side walls having a wedging action and a collapsible central support so that a top wall of the body can collapse onto the bottom of the body if the forces from the soil due to exansion exceed a predetermined maximum force thus preventing the soil from causing heaving of the grade beam after installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 23, 1994
    Assignee: Aerofoam Chemicals, Division of Border Chemical Company
    Inventors: Thomas C. Smerchanski, Hans Boge
  • Patent number: 5338264
    Abstract: A sheave is provided with a compliant contact surface such that the sheave is suitable for use with a leaf chain in applications in which the leaf chain is subjected to more than simply a straight tensile pull. Since the sheave contact surface is compliant, any chain leaves that protrude inwardly against the sheave will embed themselves, thus allowing any non-protruding leaf edges to come into contact with the sheave and share the load. In a preferred embodiment, compliancy of the contact surface is obtained by providing a plurality of closely spaced parallel grooves on at least those parts of the contact surface that contact the chain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 16, 1994
    Assignee: Lift-U, Division of Hogan Mfg., Inc.
    Inventor: Dale Kempf
  • Patent number: 5338561
    Abstract: The invention concerns water-continuous emulsions having a fat content of 1-60 wt. %, and wherein the aqueous phase consists of a gelling polysaccharide capable of forming a gel while the shear modulus of the aqueous phase must fulfil specific requirements and while the gelling polysaccharides are present as microgels with a mean equivalent diameter of less than 100 .mu.m.The emulsion is spoonable, meaning that it fulfils specific requirements as to yield value, Bingham viscosity and failure to stress.The emulsions can be used in non-dairy creams, in dressings and mayonnaises.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 16, 1994
    Assignee: Van Den Bergh Foods Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Iain J. Campbell, Wayne G. Morley, Ian T. Norton
  • Patent number: 5338560
    Abstract: An edible plastic dispersion not having a continuous fat phase, including at least two condensed phases, at least one of which is continuous, the dispersion comprising a first gel-forming composition and a second gel-forming composition containing 1-8 times the critical concentrations of a gelling starch having a rheological property in an aqueous dispersion characterized by a one-half G'.sub.max value at no more than about 7,250 seconds when prepared at a concentration to yield a log G'.sub.max value of 5.0 at 15,000 seconds at 11.degree. C. provided that the aqueous dispersion of the gelling starch is initially prepared at 0 to 40.degree. C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 16, 1994
    Assignee: Van den Bergh Foods Company, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Leendert H. Wesdorp, Robert A. Madsen, James Kasica, Marie Kowblansky, Anthony Morrison
  • Patent number: 5338747
    Abstract: The invention relates to pharmaceutical and cosmetic compositions comprising at least one benzisothiazolinone-1-dioxide derivative with the formula: ##STR1## where R.sup.1 can be hydrogen, and R.sup.2 can be certain generally hydrophobic C.sub.8 -C.sub.20 aliphatic groups or the group: ##STR2## where R.sup.5 is aliphatic or else R.sup.2 is a saturated or unsaturated C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 group ending in an aromatic nucleus.These compositions can be used to inhibit elastases such as human leucocytic elastase. They may be applied topically as a cosmetic.Many of the benzisothiazolinone-1-dioxide derivative specified as active ingredient in such compositions are novel compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 16, 1994
    Assignee: Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Ladislas Robert, Elemer Moczar, William G. Hornebeck, Christiane M. P. Kerneur
  • Patent number: 5338474
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system for releasing a peracid from a peroxygen bleach source using a lipase enzyme as the activator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 16, 1994
    Assignee: Lever Brothers Company, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Howard B. Kaiserman, Daniel J. Kuzmenka
  • Patent number: 5338781
    Abstract: An improved flame retardant epoxy molding compound comprises an epoxy, a hardener preferably of the novolac or anhydride type, a catalyst, a mold release agent, preferably a filler, preferably a colorant, preferably a coupling agent, an organic compound containing a higher percent of halogen (which can be part of the resin or the hardener), preferably the polyglycidyl ether of the bromophenol-formaldehyde novolac type, preferably containing at least about 1.0% of bromine by weight of the molding compound, a lower percent of sodium, preferably in the range of 0.03-0.06% by weight of the antimony pentoxide, a lower percent of antimony pentoxide, preferably in the range of .ltoreq. about 0.8% by weight of the molding compound, and an amount of bismuth trioxide .ltoreq. about 4.0% by weight of the molding compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 16, 1994
    Assignee: Dexter Electronic Materials Division of Dexter Corp.
    Inventor: Anthony A. Gallo
  • Patent number: 5337469
    Abstract: A method of repairing utility a pole having a section damaged by an accident or decay includes the steps of severing the utility pole above the location of the damage; removing the section of the utility pole including the damaged portion, and replacing the lower section of the utility pole with a steel stanchion having a platform thereon with a split socket disposed above the platform. The upper section of the utility pole is then laterally slid onto the platform through a window provided by opening the split socket upon removing one of two shells forming the split socket. The split socket is then closed by bolting one shell to the other. A space between the outer surface of the upper section of the utility pole and the inner surface of the split socket is then filled with urethane foam. The stanchion is made of a steel which forms a protective iron oxide coating, which coating is brown in color so as to match the brown color of the utility pole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 16, 1994
    Assignee: Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division
    Inventor: Enoch Richey
  • Patent number: 5335827
    Abstract: A disposable multi-cavity refill cartridge, for use with a reusable base and a reusable dispensing head for the simultaneous coextension of at least two flowable materials. The disposable refill cartridge has two hollow and separate parallel inner cylinders for each containing a flowable material. The inner cylinders have a first generally open top end which can be temporarily sealed until the refill cartridge is combined with a reusable dispensing head. The second or bottom end of the refill cylinders telescopically and slidingly accommodate parallel piston heads which are compressibly engageable with piston rods of a reusable base. The piston heads ride sealingly along the interior walls of the inner refill cylinders and when compressed by the piston rods, they force the flowable material to flow out of the refill cylinders and through the outlet means of the dispensing head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 9, 1994
    Assignee: Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co., A Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventor: James L. Gentile
  • Patent number: 5336765
    Abstract: A process of preparing aldobionamides and N-substituted aldobionamides which includes the steps of recovering a by-product of the process (an ammonium salt of an aldobionic acid) and converting it into at least one starting material. Aldobiono-1,5-lactone is reacted with a primary or secondary amine and the resulting solution containing the by-product of the reaction is passed through an anionic exchange column to obtain the eluate containing the starting amine and some aldobionamide. The eluate may be recycled as part of the starting material mixture. Alternatively, the amine and the aldobionamide may be recovered from the eluate, and the amine alone may be recycled. Aldobionate anion is retained on the column and may be converted into the salt of an aldobionic acid and then into the aldobionic acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 9, 1994
    Assignee: Lever Brothers Company, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Van Au, Bijan Harirchian
  • Patent number: D349642
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 16, 1994
    Assignee: Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventor: Melvin Abfier
  • Patent number: D349976
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 23, 1994
    Assignee: Elizabeth Arden Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventor: Victoria Connell