Patents by Inventor David B. Farmer

David B. Farmer has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 6481684
    Abstract: A mounting plate and assembly for a universal clip or other protrusion, for use with a mobile communication device, comprising recesses at the top of the plate, for centering the belt clip or other element of the portable personal communication device and for providing lateral and rotational hold of various devices. A mounting structure for securing the plate to a handlebar, railing, window, or other non-porous surface, as well as to metal surfaces, is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Good-to-Go Products, Inc.
    Inventors: David B. Farmer, Edward Kirtland Briggs
  • Patent number: 5364904
    Abstract: A copolymer emulsion suitable for use as a sizing agent for glass fibre is formed by microfluidising an emulsion containing at least 90% by weight of C1 to C10 alkyl(meth)acrylate monomer and stabilised by a protective colloid, e.g. polyvinyl alcohol, prior to initiation by the polymerisation reaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 15, 1994
    Assignee: Unilever Patent Holdings B.V.
    Inventors: David B. Farmer, Alistair J. McLennan
  • Patent number: 5071903
    Abstract: The invention provides a copolymer emulsion latex having a solids content from about 20% to about 70%, preferably 40% to 60%, wherein a vinyl ester of an alkanoic acid having 1 to 13 carbon atoms forms at least about 40% by weight of the monomer charge characterized in that the polymerization is performed in the presence of an effective amount of stabilizing system comprising:A) at least one surfactant as defined hereinafter capable of providing sharp nucleation in the polymerization process andB) at least one surfactant including C.sub.14 to C.sub.20 alkenylene moiety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1991
    Assignee: Unilever Patent Holdings B.V.
    Inventors: David B. Farmer, Abdol M. Vafa