Patents by Inventor Francis A. Via

Francis A. Via 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).

  • Publication number: 20140271421
    Abstract: Metal sorbent compositions for removing a metal contaminant from a fluid, such as removal of mercury from a coal-fired flue gas stream, and methods for making and using the same are provided. The subject metal sorbent compositions comprise an effective amount of an aqueous dispersion of microfine elemental sulfur particles on an adsorbent substrate, and optionally, a metal capture enhancing agent such as a halogen source and/or an oxidizing agent in an amount providing a metal capture enhancing effect on the metal sorbent composition. The subject metal sorbent compositions are prepared by drying an aqueous dispersion of microfine elemental sulfur particles on an adsorbent substrate, such as on a substrate of microfine particles of a refractory material and the like. Also provided are kits for use in preparing the subject compositions, and compositions produced by the methods. The subject compositions, kits and systems find use in a variety of different applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicants: St. Cloud Mining Company, Via Consulting, LLC
    Inventors: Francis A. Via, William Ahrens, Daniel T. Eyde
  • Patent number: 8735319
    Abstract: Metal sorbent compositions for removing a metal contaminant from a fluid, such as removal of mercury from a coal-fired flue gas stream, and methods for making and using the same are provided. The subject metal sorbent compositions comprise an effective amount of an aqueous dispersion of microfine elemental sulfur particles on an adsorbent substrate, and optionally, a metal capture enhancing agent such as a halogen source and/or an oxidizing agent in an amount providing a metal capture enhancing effect on the metal sorbent composition. The subject metal sorbent compositions are prepared by drying an aqueous dispersion of microfine elemental sulfur particles on an adsorbent substrate, such as on a substrate of microfine particles of a refractory material and the like. Also provided are kits for use in preparing the subject compositions, and compositions produced by the methods. The subject compositions, kits and systems find use in a variety of different applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignees: St. Cloud Mining Company, Via Consulting, LLC
    Inventors: Francis A Via, William Ahrens, Daniel T Eyde
  • Publication number: 20130303366
    Abstract: Metal sorbent compositions for removing a metal contaminant from a fluid, such as removal of mercury from a coal-fired flue gas stream, and methods for making and using the same are provided. The subject metal sorbent compositions comprise an effective amount of an aqueous dispersion of microfine elemental sulfur particles on an adsorbent substrate, and optionally, a metal capture enhancing agent such as a halogen source and/or an oxidizing agent in an amount providing a metal capture enhancing effect on the metal sorbent composition. The subject metal sorbent compositions are prepared by drying an aqueous dispersion of microfine elemental sulfur particles on an adsorbent substrate, such as on a substrate of microfine particles of a refractory material and the like. Also provided are kits for use in preparing the subject compositions, and compositions produced by the methods. The subject compositions, kits and systems find use in a variety of different applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Inventors: Francis A. Via, William Ahrens, Daniel T. Eyde
  • Patent number: 8535422
    Abstract: Metal sorbent compositions for removing a metal contaminant from a fluid, such as removal of mercury from a coal-fired flue gas stream, and methods for making and using the same are provided. The subject metal sorbent compositions comprise an effective amount of an aqueous dispersion of microfine elemental sulfur particles on an adsorbent substrate, and optionally, a metal capture enhancing agent such as a halogen source and/or an oxidizing agent in an amount providing a metal capture enhancing effect on the metal sorbent composition. The subject metal sorbent compositions are prepared by drying an aqueous dispersion of microfine elemental sulfur particles on an adsorbent substrate, such as on a substrate of microfine particles of a refractory material and the like. Also provided are kits for use in preparing the subject compositions, and compositions produced by the methods. The subject compositions, kits and systems find use in a variety of different applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignees: St. Cloud Mining Company, Via Consulting, LLC
    Inventors: Francis A. Via, William Ahrens, Daniel T. Eyde
  • Publication number: 20110024680
    Abstract: Metal sorbent compositions for removing a metal contaminant from a fluid, such as removal of mercury from a coal-fired flue gas stream, and methods for making and using the same are provided. The subject metal sorbent compositions comprise an effective amount of an aqueous dispersion of microfine elemental sulfur particles on an adsorbent substrate, and optionally, a metal capture enhancing agent such as a halogen source and/or an oxidizing agent in an amount providing a metal capture enhancing effect on the metal sorbent composition. The subject metal sorbent compositions are prepared by drying an aqueous dispersion of microfine elemental sulfur particles on an adsorbent substrate, such as on a substrate of microfine particles of a refractory material and the like. Also provided are kits for use in preparing the subject compositions, and compositions produced by the methods. The subject compositions, kits and systems find use in a variety of different applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2010
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Applicant: Zeox Corporation, Inc.
    Inventors: Francis A. Via, William Ahrens, Daniel T. Eyde
  • Patent number: 6117558
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a corrosion resistant metal article which comprises: (a) a metal body normally prone to corrosion when subjected to potentially corrosive conditions, other than stainless steel or a metal similar to stainless steel; and (b) a neat coating of neutral, undoped polyaniline in the emeraldine base form on the metal body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2000
    Assignee: Polymer Alloys LLC
    Inventors: Peter J. Spellane, Francis A. Via
  • Patent number: 5928795
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a corrosion resistant metal article which comprises: (a) a metal body normally prone to corrosion when subjected to potentially corrosive conditions, other than stainless steel or a metal similar to stainless steel; and (b) a neat coating of neutral, undoped polyaniline in the emeraldine base form on the metal body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1999
    Assignee: Polymer Alloys LLC
    Inventors: Peter J. Spellane, Francis A. Via
  • Patent number: 5853462
    Abstract: A metal article is protected from corrosion under prolonged exposure to normal ambient atmospheric conditions which cause such corrosion by coating the metal article with an adherent organic coating which does not exude corrosive acid, which comprises an effective amount of an aromatic amine compound containing a p-phenylenediamine moiety which is not an epoxy crosslinking agent but which is capable of being oxidized in air, an air oxidation product thereof, or a mixture of the amine and air oxidation product for corrosion protection of the metal article, before the coated metal article is placed in contact with such atmospheric conditions which cause such corrosion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1998
    Assignee: Akzo Nobel NV
    Inventors: Peter J. Spellane, Francis A. Via, Edward D. Weil
  • Patent number: 4764357
    Abstract: A finely divided metal oxide powdery composition, preferably with a narrow particle size distribution, is produced from a particulate, sol-gel derived composition containing agglomerates by heating the particulate composition in the presence of an effective amount of a composition which decomposes upon heating and forms a gas to break at least a portion of the agglomerates so as to yield the desired finely divided ceramic particle composition. Examples of suitable gas-forming agents for use in the present invention include the ammonium salts or amides of organic and inorganic acids, volatile acids, and gases dissolved in a suitable solvent, such as water, alcohol or ammonia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 1987
    Date of Patent: August 16, 1988
    Assignee: Akzo America Inc.
    Inventors: Fawzy G. Sherif, Francis A. Via
  • Patent number: 4755227
    Abstract: A solid phosphorus pentoxide containing material suitable for use in fast-setting cements can be produced by a process which comprises mixing a porous material with a liquid, phosphorus pentoxide containing material and heating the mixture until a dry solid is produced.The solid phosphorus pentoxide containing material thus formed can then be dry blended with a solid component comprising magnesium oxide, magnesium hydroxide, magnesium carbonate or mixtures thereof. An aggregate can optionally be added into this dry blend.The components of the resulting dry blend react in the presence of an aqueous component to form a monolithic solid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 1985
    Date of Patent: July 5, 1988
    Assignee: Stauffer Chemical Company
    Inventors: Fawzy G. Sherif, Francis A. Via
  • Patent number: 4519883
    Abstract: Glyoxylate photoinitiators are sensitized for photoinitiation by the use of at least one terphenyl sensitizer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1983
    Date of Patent: May 28, 1985
    Assignee: Stauffer Chemical Company
    Inventor: Francis A. Via
  • Patent number: 4496527
    Abstract: Dicalcium phosphate dihydrate compositions having improved monofluorophosphate compatibility are prepared by adding pyrophosphoric acid to the dicalcium phosphate dihydrate reactor and terminating the reaction by which the dicalcium phosphate dihydrate is formed at a pH ranging from above about 2.2 to below about 4.9.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 1983
    Date of Patent: January 29, 1985
    Assignee: Stauffer Chemical Company
    Inventors: Fawzy G. Sherif, Helmut W. Majewski, Francis A. Via
  • Patent number: 4487749
    Abstract: Dicalcium phosphate dihydrate compositions having improved monofluorophosphate compatibility are prepared by reacting a lime slurry with phosphoric acid to form a monocalcium phosphate solution, and then further reacting the monocalcium phosphate solution with additional lime slurry to a pH in the range of from above about 2.2 to below about 5.5.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 1983
    Date of Patent: December 11, 1984
    Assignee: Stauffer Chemical Company
    Inventors: Fawzy G. Sherif, Helmut W. Majewski, Francis A. Via
  • Patent number: 4475999
    Abstract: Glyoxylate photoinitiators are sensitized for photoinitiation by the use of at least one cinnamyl ketone sensitizer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1983
    Date of Patent: October 9, 1984
    Assignee: Stauffer Chemical Company
    Inventor: Francis A. Via
  • Patent number: 4459192
    Abstract: A stabilized photopolymerizable composition comprising photopolymerizable ethylenically unsaturated monomeric compounds, a photoinitiator and at least one epoxide compound as a stabilizer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1982
    Date of Patent: July 10, 1984
    Assignee: Stauffer Chemical Company
    Inventor: Francis A. Via
  • Patent number: 4377559
    Abstract: The invention is a method of treating the distillation residue from the production of phosphorochloridothionates which comprises draining the residue into agitated cold water to form a slurry and contacting the slurry with chlorine gas in a hydrolyzing zone to decompose the residue and produce decomposition gases in controllable amounts having a decreased sulfur content.The novel method would reduce the amount of sulfur in the decomposition gas and make possible the use of less costly abatement facilities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 1981
    Date of Patent: March 22, 1983
    Assignee: Stauffer Chemical Company
    Inventors: Mark S. Carron, Carl C. Greco, Lester P. VanBrocklin, Francis A. Via
  • Patent number: 4338172
    Abstract: A stabilized photopolymerizable composition comprising photopolymerizable ethylenically unsaturated monomeric compounds, a photoinitiator and at least one epoxide compound as a stabilizer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 1980
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1982
    Assignee: Stauffer Chemical Company
    Inventor: Francis A. Via
  • Patent number: 4260465
    Abstract: A stabilized photopolymerizable composition comprising photopolymerizable ethylenically unsaturated monomeric compounds, a photoinitiator and at least one epoxide compound as a stabilizer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 1980
    Date of Patent: April 7, 1981
    Assignee: Stauffer Chemical Company
    Inventor: Francis A. Via
  • Patent number: 4204928
    Abstract: A stabilized photopolymerizable composition comprising photopolymerizable ethylenically unsaturated monomeric compounds, a photoinitiator and at least one nitrogen-containing aromatic compound as a stabilizer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 1978
    Date of Patent: May 27, 1980
    Assignee: Stauffer Chemical Company
    Inventor: Francis A. Via
  • Patent number: 4146453
    Abstract: A stabilized photopolymerizable composition comprising photopolymerizable ethylenically unsaturated monomeric compounds, a photoinitiator and at least one epoxide compound as a stabilizer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 1977
    Date of Patent: March 27, 1979
    Assignee: Stauffer Chemical Company
    Inventor: Francis A. Via