Patents by Inventor Earl E. A. Lund

Earl E. A. Lund 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: 6486114
    Abstract: Azeotrope-like compositions comprising pentafluoropropane and a perfluorocarbon having 5 to 7 carbon atoms or N-methylperfluoromorpholine OR N-ethylperfluoromorpholine are stable and have utility as refrigerants for heating and cooling, blowing agents, solvents and fire extinguishing agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2002
    Assignee: Electric Power Research Institute, Inc.
    Inventors: David Nalewajek, Earl A. E. Lund, David P. Wilson
  • Publication number: 20010012827
    Abstract: Azeotrope-like compositions comprising pentafluoropropane and a perfluorocarbon having 5 to 7 carbon atoms or N-methylperfluoromorpholine OR N-ethylperfluoromorpholine are stable and have utility as refrigerants for heating and cooling, blowing agents, solvents and fire extinguishing agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 1998
    Publication date: August 9, 2001
    Inventors: DAVID NALEWAIJEK, EARL A. E. LUND, DAVID WILSON
  • Patent number: 6200495
    Abstract: Premixes of a polyol suitable for polyurethane or polyisocyanurate foam preparation, 1,1-dichloro-1-fluoroethane and optionally additives and/or auxiliary blowing agents which do not require a stabilizer to inhibit reaction between the fluorocarbon and the polyol. These mixtures are useful for polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foam preparation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2001
    Assignee: AlliedSignal Inc.
    Inventors: Earl A. E. Lund, Robert G. Richard, Ian R. Shankland, David P. Wilson
  • Patent number: 5340490
    Abstract: Azeotrope-like compositions comprising trifluoromethane and carbon dioxide or trifluromethane, hexafluoroethane and carbon dioxide are stable and have utility as refrigerants for heating and cooling as well as fire extinguishing compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 23, 1994
    Assignee: AlliedSignal Inc.
    Inventors: Barbara R. Decaire, Peter B. Logsdon, Earl A. E. Lund, Ian R. Shankland, Rajiv R. Singh, David P. Wilson, Raymond H. P. Thomas
  • Patent number: 5294359
    Abstract: Compositions comprising difluoromethane, 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane and a member selected from the group consisting of 1,1-difluoroethane, 1,1,1-trifluoroethane, propane and dimethyl ether having a vapor pressure from about 12.2 psia to about 18.4 psia at -40.degree. F., are useful as refrigerants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 15, 1994
    Assignee: AlliedSignal Inc.
    Inventors: Rajiv R. Singh, David P. Wilson, Earl A. E. Lund, Ian R. Shankland
  • Patent number: 5275751
    Abstract: Azeotrope-like compositions comprising trifluoromethane, carbon dioxide and sulfur hexafluoride are stable and have utility as refrigerants for heating and cooling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 4, 1994
    Assignee: AlliedSignal Inc.
    Inventors: Barbara R. Decaire, Logsdon, Peter B., Earl A. E. Lund, Rajin R. Singh, Ian R. Shankland
  • Patent number: 5219490
    Abstract: Azeotrope like compositions comprising 1,1,2,3,3,-pentafluoropropane and methanol or ethanol and optionally nitromethane are stable and have utility as degreasing agents and as solvents in a variety of industrial cleaning applications including cold cleaning and defluxing of printed circuit boards and dry cleaning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 15, 1993
    Assignee: Allied-Signal Inc.
    Inventors: Rajat S. Basu, Peter B. Logsdon, Leonard M. Stachura, Earl A. E. Lund
  • Patent number: 5211867
    Abstract: Azeotrope-like compositions comprising pentafluoroethane and 1,1,1-trifluoroethane are stable and have utility as refrigerants for heating and cooling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 18, 1993
    Assignee: Allied-Signal Inc.
    Inventors: Ian R. Shankland, Theodore Atwood, Earl A. E. Lund, Hang T. Pham
  • Patent number: 5073206
    Abstract: A method of cleaning a solid surface is disclosed. The method involves spraying the solid surface with azeotrope-like compositions by using a propellant. The azeotrope-like compositions comprise from about 93.0 to about 98.0 weight percent 1,1-dichloro-1-fluoroethane, from about 7 to about 2 weight percent methanol, and from about 0.1 to about 0.01 weight percent nitromethane. Preferably, the propellant is selected from the group consisting of hydrocarbons, chlorofluorocarbons, hydrochlorofluorocarbon, hydrofluorocarbon, dimethyl ether, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, nitrous oxide, methylene oxide, air, and mixtures thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 17, 1991
    Assignee: Allied-Signal Inc.
    Inventors: David P. Wilson, Ian R. Shankland, Earl A. E. Lund
  • Patent number: 5039444
    Abstract: Stable azeotrope-like compositions comprising dichlorotrifluoroethane, cyclopentane and nitromethane which are useful in a variety of industrial cleaning applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1989
    Date of Patent: August 13, 1991
    Assignee: Allied-Signal Inc.
    Inventors: Earl A. E. Lund, Rajat S. Basu, David P. Wilson, Ellen L. Swan
  • Patent number: 5035831
    Abstract: Stable azeotrope-like compositions of 1,1,2-trichloro-1,2,2-trifluoroethane, nitromethane, 1,2-dichloroethylene and an alkanol which are useful in a variety of industrial cleaning applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1991
    Assignee: Allied-Signal Inc.
    Inventors: Hillel Magid, Ian R. Shankland, David P. Wilson, Kane D. Cook, Earl A. E. Lund
  • Patent number: 4997589
    Abstract: Novel azeotrope-like compositions comprising 1,2-difluoroethane and dichlorotrifuoroethane which are useful in a variety of industrial applications including refrigerant applications, solvent applications, and blowing agent applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1989
    Date of Patent: March 5, 1991
    Assignee: Allied-Signal Inc.
    Inventors: Earl E. A. Lund, Ian R. Shankland, Ellen L. Swan
  • Patent number: 4986930
    Abstract: Premixes of a polyol suitable for polyurethane or polyisocyanurate foam preparation and 1,1-dichloro-1-fluoroethane require no stabilizer to inhibit reaction between the fluorocarbon and the polyol. These premixes are useful for polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foam preparation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 1988
    Date of Patent: January 22, 1991
    Assignee: Allied-Signal Inc.
    Inventors: Earl A. E. Lund, Robert G. Richard, Ian R. Shankland, David P. Wilson
  • Patent number: 4978467
    Abstract: Azeotrope-like compositions of pentafluoroethane and difluoromethane useful for heating and cooling applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1989
    Date of Patent: December 18, 1990
    Assignee: Allied-Signal Inc.
    Inventors: Ian R. Shankland, Earl A. E. Lund
  • Patent number: 4973362
    Abstract: Azeotrope-like compositions comprising 1,1,2-trichloro-1,2,2-trifluoroethane, methanol, nitromethane, 1,2-dichloroethylene and hexane. These mixtures are useful in a variety of vapor degreasing applications and as solvents in a variety of industrial cleaning applications including defluxing of printed circuit boards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1989
    Date of Patent: November 27, 1990
    Assignee: Allied-Signal Inc.
    Inventors: Hillel Magid, David P. Wilson, Earl A. E. Lund
  • Patent number: 4971085
    Abstract: Azeotrope-like compositions comprising 1,1,2-trichloro-1,2,2-trifluoroethane, methanol, nitromethane, 1,2-dichloroethylene, acetone and hexane. These mixtures are useful in a variety of vapor degreasing applications and as solvents in a variety of industrial cleaning applications including defluxing of printed circuit boards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1989
    Date of Patent: November 20, 1990
    Assignee: Allied-Signal Inc.
    Inventors: Hillel Magid, David P. Wilson, Earl A. E. Lund
  • Patent number: 4948526
    Abstract: Azeotrope-like compositions of penetafluorodimethyl ether and monochlorodifluoromethane useful for heating and cooling applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1989
    Date of Patent: August 14, 1990
    Assignee: Allied-Signal Inc.
    Inventors: Barbara R. Fellows, Earl A. E. Lund, Ian R. Shankland
  • Patent number: 4943388
    Abstract: Azeotrope-like compositions comprising pentafluoroethane; 1,1,1-trifluoroethane; and chlorodifluoromethane are stable and have utility as refrigerants for heating and cooling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 24, 1990
    Assignee: Allied-Signal Inc.
    Inventors: Ian R. Shankland, Robert G. Richard, Earl A. E. Lund
  • Patent number: 4904407
    Abstract: Azeotrope-like compositions comprising 1,1,2-trichloro-1,2,2-trifluoroethane, methanol, nitromethane, 1,2-dichloroethylene and 1-chloropropane are stable and have utility as degreasing agents and as solvents in a variety of industrial cleaning applications including the defluxing of printed circuit boards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 1988
    Date of Patent: February 27, 1990
    Assignee: Allied-Signal Inc.
    Inventors: Ellen L. Swan, Rajat S. Basu, David P. Wilson, Earl A. E. Lund
  • Patent number: 4900365
    Abstract: Azeotrope-like compositions comprising trichlorofluoromethane, a dichlorotrifluoroethane selected from the group consisting of 1,1-dichloro-2,2,2-trifluoroethane and 1,2-dichloro-1,1,2-trifluoroethane and isopentane are novel compositions particularly useful as blowing agents in the preparation of polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 1988
    Date of Patent: February 13, 1990
    Assignee: Allied-Signal Inc.
    Inventors: Earl E. A. Lund, Robert G. Richard, Ian R. Shankland