Patents Assigned to division
  • Apparatus and method for propelling and retrieving a disk
    Patent number: 5232226
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for propelling and retrieving an aerodynamic flying disk. The apparatus includes a lower support member used to support the flying disk. The lower support member is hingedly coupled to an upper support member, and the two support members form a cavity to retain the disk. A handle is also provided on the lower support member, opposite an open end of the cavity, to allow a user to grasp the apparatus. A disk is inserted within the apparatus, propelled by a player out through an aperture at the opposite end of the cavity from a handle, and retrieved by opening and closing upper and lower support members to retain the disk.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 3, 1993
    Assignee: Rapid Mounting and Finishing Co.-Cadaco Division
    Inventor: David A. Glickson
  • Bacteriocin from lactococcus lactis subspecies lactis
    Patent number: 5231165
    Abstract: A bacteriocin or polypeptide (LL-2 SEQ ID NO:2) derived from Lactococcus lactis subspecies lactis NRRL-B-18809 is described. Sequenced DNA and polypeptide precursor encoded thereby (SEQ ID NO: 1) are described Methods of use and production of the polypeptide LL-2 are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1993
    Assignee: Quest International Flavors and Food Ingredients Co., division of Indopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Ebenezer R. Vedamuthu, James T. Henderson, John D. Marugg, Pieter D. VanWassenaar
  • Process for the synthesis of polyol fatty acid polyesters
    Patent number: 5231199
    Abstract: The invention pertains to a process for the synthesis of polyol fatty acid polyesters, in which a polyol and/or a fatty acid oligoester thereof, is esterified by reaction with fatty acid lower alkylester under substantially solvent-free conditions at elevated temperature in the presence of a transesterification catalyst and, optionally an emulsifier, and in which at least during the final stage of the transesterification reaction the reaction mixture is submitted to the action of a stripping agent suitable for accelerating the removal of the lower alkyl alcohol formed in said reaction. The process is of particular advantage in the synthesis of polyesters of very high degrees of conversion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1993
    Assignee: Van den Bergh Foods Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventor: Gerardus W. Willemse
  • Wax-encapsulated particles
    Patent number: 5230822
    Abstract: Solid core particles encapsulated in a single coat of paraffin wax, the wax having a melting point of about 40.degree. to about 50.degree. C. and a solids content of from 100 to about 35% at 40.degree. C. and from 0 to about 15% at 50.degree. C. The paraffin coat may comprise 20 to 90% by weight of the particle and may be from 100 to 1,500 microns thick. The coat prolongs the time in which particles encapsulated therewith may remain active in aqueous environments.The encapsulated particle is made by spraying molten wax onto the particles in a fluidized bed. Liquid or powder cleaning compositions, particularly automatic dishwashing liquid detergents, may incorporate 0.01 to 20% by weight of the composition of the coated wax-encapsulated particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1993
    Assignee: Lever Brothers Company, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Ahmed A. Kamel, David J. Lang, Paul A. Hanna, Robert Gabriel, Richard Theiler
  • Method of preparing a food product
    Patent number: 5229157
    Abstract: A method of preparing an aerated vegetable product comprising starch, oil and a heat-setting material. The method involves mixing the individual components and thereafter aerating with a gaseous material. The method is for example well suited to the preparation of an aerated potato product which has a different taste and texture compared to mashed potato. Other vegetable products can be made from for example sweetcorn, carrot or pea. Furthermore, products made according to the invention can retain their structure after being frozen and subsequently reheated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1993
    Assignee: Thomas J. Lipton Co., Division of Conopco Inc.
    Inventors: Robert C. Birch, John V. Stringer
  • Tool to assist in the removal of rivets
    Patent number: 5228811
    Abstract: A tool to be used in cooperation with a rotatable drill having a shoulder portion and a shank portion to remove set rivets securing parts together. The tool includes a hollow compressible means which surrounds the drill. The compressible means is provided at one end with a relieved surface having a contour that mates with the head of the rivet and with a central bore through which passes the drill. Spacers may be provided between the shoulder portion of the drill and the tool as well as may be friction reducing. The drill is moved toward the head of the set rivet through the tool and into cutting engagement with the rivet head to cut away the central portion of the rivet head without inadvertent disengagement. The tool may then be removed from the drill to permit the rivet to be knocked out of the parts or the drill may then be used to drill out the remainder of the stem of the rivet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1993
    Assignee: General Dynamics Corporation, Convair Division
    Inventor: Norman O. Potter
  • Solid state shelf means for transforming an open wire shelf into a solid support within a refrigerated display case
    Patent number: 5228581
    Abstract: A device for forming a solid support surface adjacent an open wire shelf having a front support member, a rear support member and a plurality of intermediate wire members which have longitudinal openings therebetween wherein the solid support surface is flexibly resilient to be snapped in place between a slot defined in the ticket molding secured along the front support member of the open wire shelf and the rear support member thereof. The cover plate of the solid shelf device preferably is of a plastic or spring steel material to facilitate placement thereof between a slot defined by the ticket molding and the rear support member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1993
    Assignee: Hill Refrigeration Division, Falcon Manufacturing Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Palladino, Robert M. Foy, Glenn Morris
  • Process for forming a cosmetic stick
    Patent number: 5229059
    Abstract: A process for shaping an end of a solid cosmetic stick such as a deodorant or antiperspirant. The process includes the steps of filling a package body with a molten cosmetic composition, solidifying the composition into stick form, heating a mold or package cap, elevating the stick to extend the package body opening, and contacting an end portion of the stick with the heated die or cap. A pattern such as a trademark or logo may be molded through this process onto the end portion of the stick.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1993
    Assignee: Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter A. Divone, Sr., Angelo C. Piro, Jr., Jesus A. Urbaez
  • Method of testing of hair growth substances on hair follicles prepared by mechanically severing of hair shaft
    Patent number: 5229271
    Abstract: A method of testing a substance for its ability to promote, maintain, increase or arrest hair growth, or influence hair pigmentation comprise the steps of:i. isolating a viable hair follicle from skin, without damaging the hair bulb;ii. maintaining the isolated, viable hair follicle in a nutrient medium;iii. contacting the isolated hair follicle in said medium with a test substance, andiv. assessing the response of the hair follicle to said test substance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1993
    Assignee: Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Philpott
  • Cosmetic composition
    Patent number: 5227503
    Abstract: The invention concerns 2-hydroxyalkenoic acids within a general formula ##STR1## where R' is chosen from: a. C.sub.w H.sub.2w,b. C.sub.y H.sub.2y-1, andc. C.sub.y H.sub.2y OZwhere Z is chosen from H, R" and (CH.sub.2).sub.n OR"R" is chosen from C.sub.m H.sub.2m+1 and (CH.sub.2).sub.n OC.sub.m H.sub.2m+1 ;w is an integer of from 1 to 25y is an integer of from 2 to 25m is an integer of from 1 to 4n is an integer of from 1 to 6Many compounds within the formula are novel and are claimed as such. The invention also provides a process for making the compounds, and compositions for topical application to human skin, hair or nails which contain compounds of the above formula and a cosmetically acceptable vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1993
    Assignee: Chesebrough Pond's USA Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Desmond B. Hagan, Andrew Joiner, Richard J. Curtis
  • Concentrated detergent powder compositions
    Patent number: 5227084
    Abstract: Concentrated detergent powder compositions having a bulk density of above 600 g/l, preferably at least 610 g/l, more preferably from 650 g/l to 1200 g/l, and comprising a surfactant, a detergency builder, enzymes, a peroxygen compound bleach, and a manganese complex as effective bleach catalyst are disclosed.Specifically preferred manganese complexes are:1) [Mn.sup.IV.sub.2 (.mu.--O).sub.3 (Me--TACN).sub.2 ](PF.sub.6).sub.2 and2) [Mn.sup.IV.sub.2(.mu.--O).sub.3 (MeMe--TACN).sub.2 ](PF.sub.6).sub.2Use of these catalysts can make the detergent powder more compact, i.e. reduce the pack volume, without loss of performance or even with a much better bleaching and washing powder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1993
    Assignee: Lever Brothers Company, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Rudolf J. Martens, Ton Swarthoff, Marten R. P. van Vliet
  • Vapor jet dryer apparatus and method
    Patent number: 5226242
    Abstract: The present invention provides a vapor processing apparatus in which the vapor is generated in a region adjacent to the vapor processing area. This is generally done in a batch process and a limited volume of processing vapor is generated for each batch. The separation of the vapor generation from the processing avoids the contamination of the vapor source and the inadvertent cooling of the vapor generating area. In the preferred embodiment, two vessels are disposed one inside the other such that a vapor generating region is provided in the annular space between vessels. The vapor is injected into the processing region through channels formed in the annular space. In a preferred embodiment, the vapor is isopropyl alcohol and the substrates for processing are silicon wafers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1993
    Assignee: Santa Clara Plastics, division of Preco, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert S. Schwenkler
  • Detergent compositions
    Patent number: 5225100
    Abstract: A tablet of compacted detergent powder comprises an anionic detergent-active compound, a detergency builder, and optionally other detergent ingredients. The tablet is the compaction product of a particulate mixture of:(a) from 2 to 40 wt % of a first particulate component comprising from 20 to 100 wt % of anionic detergent-active compound,(b) from 60 to 98 wt % of other ingredients, comprising from 0 to 3 wt % of anionic detergent-active compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1993
    Assignee: Lever Brothers Company, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan J. Fry, Michael J. Garvey, Geoffrey Newbold, Jonathon Osler, John M. Robb, Douglas Wraige
  • Ribbon cassette
    Patent number: 5224785
    Abstract: A cassette for a printer unit which includes an endless ribbon, a mechanism for transporting the ribbon, and a mechanism for causing the ribbon to move reciprocally comparatively slowly in a direction substantially transversely of the direction of movement of the ribbon. A camming track may be utilized for moving the ribbon wherein the driving of the camming track is coupled to the transporting mechanism for the ribbon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1993
    Assignee: Merlin C.T.C. Production Division Nederland B.V.
    Inventor: Hans Raar
  • Split span vee tail control arrangement for air vehicle
    Patent number: 5224665
    Abstract: An active flight control arrangement for an air vehicle that includes a split span vee fin tail control arrangement whereby inner and outer spans of each fin are independently operable to provide yaw, roll, and pitch control for an air vehicle in flight. The inner and outer spans of each fin are preferably not, but may be, in the same plane. An intermediate controllable span may also be provided between the inner and outer spans of each fin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1993
    Assignee: General Dynamics Corporation, Convair Division
    Inventors: Jon A. Goldsberry, Dirk A. Jungquist
  • Puller
    Patent number: 5224254
    Abstract: A puller for removing an object from a shaft including first and second collars movable relative to one another along an axis, at least two circumferentially spaced clamping jaws pivotally supported at one end to the first collar and having means at the other end for grasping the object, at least two circumferentially spaced links, each of the links being pivotally supported at one end to the second collar and pivotally supported at the other end to an associated clamping jaw, and a drive structure for moving the collars together along the axis away from the shaft. A threaded rod is fixed to the second collar, and a nut receives the threaded rod and is secured against axial movement toward the shaft relative to the first collar. The nut may be turned to move the threaded rod and second collar axially relative to the first collar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1993
    Assignee: Power Team Division of SPX Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas J. McPeak, James C. Solie, John R. Loquai
  • Low loss spiders
    Patent number: 5225802
    Abstract: A low loss composite spider arrangement for use in inductive electrical epment and an air core reactor incorporating the same in which a non-conductive or a conductive material having very low relative permeability and relatively high resistivity is used to fulfill the mechanical and structural requirements of the spider, and a relatively small amount of electrical conducting material, bonded to and preferably electrically isolated therefrom, is used to fulfill the electrical requirements of the spider.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 1983
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1993
    Assignee: Trench Electric, a division of Guthrie Canadian Investments Limited
    Inventors: Richard F. Dudley, Patrick E. Burke
  • Pour-through pitcher filter
    Patent number: 5225078
    Abstract: A pour-through pitcher filter assembly includes a compact filter element including a thin annular disk of molded activated carbon and a peripheral annular seal element. The seal element allows the filter to be replaceably mounted in the lower end of a plastic reservoir, which reservoir is adapted to be supported in the top of a pitcher for receiving filtered water. The reservoir may be made by a blow molding process and includes an integral bellows member which is manually collapsible to pressurize the interior of the reservoir to initiate gravity flow through an initially dry filter element. The seal element utilizes a synthetic rubber material and is preferably insert molded around the carbon filter disk.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1993
    Assignee: Ametek, Inc. Plymouth Products Division
    Inventors: Ralph A. Polasky, Vue X. Yang
  • Combined bottle and wand
    Patent number: D337264
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1993
    Assignee: Elizabeth Arden Company, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventor: Denise M. Paglina
  • Bottle
    Patent number: D337496
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1993
    Assignee: Lever Brothers Company, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: David Laubach, Thomas B. Aldrich, III