Patents by Inventor Frank J. Williams
Frank J. Williams 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).
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Patent number: 7009720Abstract: An image forming apparatus scans, stores, and forms images. The apparatus includes an optical scanning device adapted to produce optical images to be reproduced; and an image storing device, connected for receiving the optical images from the optical scanning device for temporary storage thereof. The apparatus also has a device for reproducing a corresponding image signal at a later time. A plurality of image formation devices are connected for receiving the image signal from the image storing device and are enabled for forming the image on sheets which move through the apparatus. The apparatus further includes a sheet feeding device, interconnected and adapted for selectively receiving sheets from a sheet storing device, delivering the sheets to at least one of the image forming devices for producing latent images of the optical images onto the sheets, and thereafter, delivering the sheets to a sheet receiving device.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2000Date of Patent: March 7, 2006Inventor: Frank J. Williams
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Patent number: 6204485Abstract: A warmer for heating a toothpaste container. The container may be either a toothpaste tube or a pump. The warmer has a toothpaste compartment with a central cavity to hold the toothpaste container. The toothpaste compartment is attached to a base which is preferably weighted to prevent tipping. An electrical heating element may be located entirely in the base or may partially surround the central cavity. The heating element may be controlled by a timer so that the toothpaste is heated at preset times. A toothbrush compartment may be attached to the toothpaste compartment for heating a toothbrush. The warm toothpaste makes tooth brushing more comfortable and pleasant for persons whose teeth are sensitive to the cold.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2000Date of Patent: March 20, 2001Inventor: Frank J. Williams
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Patent number: 4455431Abstract: A simplified method is provided for making aromatic bis-etherphthalimides by employing a polychlorinated C.sub.(1-3) alkane solution of nitro-N-organophthalimide directly with alkali metal bisphenoxide salt in a refluxing nonpolar organic solvent. After the polychlorinated C.sub.(1-3) alkane has completely distilled from the mixture, a phase transfer catalyst is added. As a result, the requirement for isolating and handling nitro-N-organophthalimide solids prior to condensation with alkali metal bisphenoxide salts is thereby eliminated.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 1982Date of Patent: June 19, 1984Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Frank J. Williams, III, Brent A. Dellacoletta
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Patent number: 4302616Abstract: A method is provided for making alkali metal bis-phenoxide salts by refluxing a heterogenous mixture of a non-polar organic solvent and an aqueous solution of an alkali metal bisphenoxide. These bisphenoxide salts can be used thereafter to make aromatic bis(ether phthalimides) by reaction with nuclear ring substituted N-organo phthalimides.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 1980Date of Patent: November 24, 1981Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Frank J. Williams, III, Brent A. Dellacoletta
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Patent number: 4297474Abstract: Polyetherimides are provided which are based on the self-condensation in a dipolar aprotic solvent of a hydroxyaryl phthalimide salt having a nuclear bound leaving radical on the phthalimide ring. The polyetherimides are injection-moldable high performance thermoplastics.Type: GrantFiled: February 29, 1980Date of Patent: October 27, 1981Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Frank J. Williams, III, Howard M. Relles
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Patent number: 4273712Abstract: A method for making aromatic ether imides is provided by effecting the displacement of reactive radicals on a phthalimide nucleus with a mono- or bis-alkali metal phenoxide in the presence of a nonpolar solvent and a phase transfer catalyst, such as a tetra-ammonia salt. The aromatic ether imides made by the present invention are useful intermediates for making aromatic ether anhydrides and aromatic bis(ether anhydrides).Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 1979Date of Patent: June 16, 1981Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventor: Frank J. Williams, III
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Patent number: 4260733Abstract: A method is provided for making linear film forming aromatic polyformals having a reduced percent by weight of aromatic polyformals in the cyclic state. Reduced cyclic polyformal content in the linear aromatic polyformal is achieved by a filtration of the reaction product of a bisphenol and methylene halide in the presence of an alkali metal hydroxide, followed by the addition of an antisolvent to the reaction mixture to effect reverse precipitation.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 1978Date of Patent: April 7, 1981Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: George R. Loucks, Frank J. Williams, III
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Patent number: 4257953Abstract: A method is provided for making alkali metal bisphenoxide salts by refluxing a heterogenous mixture of a non-polar organic solvent and an aqueous solution of an alkali metal bisphenoxide. These bisphenoxide salts can be used thereafter to make aromatic bis(ether phthalimides) by reaction with nuclear ring substituted N-organo phthalimides.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 1979Date of Patent: March 24, 1981Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Frank J. Williams, III, Brent A. Dellacoletta
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Patent number: 4247464Abstract: A liquid extraction method is provided for recovering aromatic bisimides from an organic solvent aromatic bisimide reaction mixture having a variety of reaction by-products. An organic solvent solution of the bisimide reaction mixture is extracted with water and/or an aqueous alkali metal hydroxide to effect removal of such reaction by-products, and provide an organic solvent phase of the aromatic bisimide which can be obtained in substantially pure form upon removal of the organic solvent.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 1979Date of Patent: January 27, 1981Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Howard M. Relles, Frank J. Williams, III
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Patent number: 4136087Abstract: A method is provided for making aromatic cyclic polyformals by effecting reaction between a methylene halide and an anhydrous bisphenol dianion, followed by a precipitation and an extraction of the resulting aromatic polyformal reaction product. The aromatic cyclic polyformals can be used as plasticizers for organic polymers for making wire coating formulations.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 1978Date of Patent: January 23, 1979Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Frank J. Williams, III, Paul E. Donahue
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Patent number: 4107147Abstract: Polysulfoneimides are provided and a method for making such materials. Aromatic bis(sulfoneanhydrides) are reacted with organic diamines to yield polymers which are useful in high temperature applications.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 1977Date of Patent: August 15, 1978Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Frank J. Williams, III, Paul E. Donahue
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Patent number: 4102905Abstract: There are provided bis(sulfone) aromatic dianhydrides and methods for making these materials. These aromatic disulfone dianhydrides can be used to make polyimides and polyesters, and can be used as curing agents for epoxy resins.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 1977Date of Patent: July 25, 1978Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Frank J. Williams, III, Paul E. Donahue
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Patent number: 4092297Abstract: Polythioetherimides are provided by either effecting reaction between aromatic bis(thioetheranhydride) and organic diamine or by nitro- or halo-displacement from appropriately substituted bis(phthalimide) with anhydrous alkai metal sulfide. The polythioetherimides are heat and flame resistant and can be reinforced with various fillers to produce high performance composites. The polythioetherimides also can be used as wire coating enamels when used in phenolic solvent.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 1974Date of Patent: May 30, 1978Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventor: Frank J. Williams, III
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Patent number: 4054584Abstract: A method is provided for making bis(thioetherphthalic anhydride)s from bis(thioetherphthalimide)s. The latter compounds can be made by using an alkali metal sulfide with a nitro N-organo substituted phthalimide.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 1976Date of Patent: October 18, 1977Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventor: Frank J. Williams, III
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Patent number: 4048190Abstract: A process for purifying a bisphenol-A bisimide which comprises treating the latter with a polar solvent selected from the class consisting of methanol, acetonitrile, acetone, and diethyl ether.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 1976Date of Patent: September 13, 1977Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Donald S. Johnson, Frank J. Williams, III
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Patent number: 4024162Abstract: There are provided bis(thioether) aromatic dianhydrides and method for making these materials. A bisthiol in the presence of base, or bisthiol basic salt, can be reacted with a nitro- or halo-substituted phthalic compound, such as an anhydride or anhydride precursor. These aromatic dithiodianhydrides can be used to make polyimides and polyesters, and can be used as curing agents for epoxy resins.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 1975Date of Patent: May 17, 1977Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventor: Frank J. Williams, III
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Patent number: 4017511Abstract: Aromatic bisimides can be prepared by effecting reaction between a 3- or 4-nitro-N-substituted phthalimide with an aromatic dihydroxy compound in the presence of a solid alkali-metal hydroxide and using a certain class of dipolar aprotic compounds, e.g., dimethyl formamide, as a solvent.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 1976Date of Patent: April 12, 1977Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventor: Frank J. Williams, III
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Patent number: 3998840Abstract: A method is provided for enhancing the rate of formation of polyetherimides by using either a sodium chloride catalyst, or ferric sulfate catalyst in a mixture of an aromatic bis(ether anhydride) and an organic diamine under melt polymerization conditions.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 1976Date of Patent: December 21, 1976Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Frank J. Williams, III, Howard J. Klopfer
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Patent number: 3989712Abstract: A method is provided for making bis(thioetherphthalic anhydride)s from bis(thioetherphthalimide)s. The latter compounds can be made by using an alkali metal sulfide with an N-substituted phthalimide having an alkali metal sulfide displaceable radical attached to the ring.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 1973Date of Patent: November 2, 1976Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventor: Frank J. Williams, III
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Patent number: 3983093Abstract: This invention is concerned with a new class of polyetherimides. More particularly, the invention is concerned with polyetherimides derived from the reaction of an organic diamine, a bisphenol dianhydride and a dianhydride selected from the class consisting of pyromellitic dianhydride, a sulfur dianhydride, and a benzophenone dianhydride. The polyetherimide compositions have improved solvent resistance which enhances their value in a wide variety of uses including films, molding compounds, coatings, etc.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 1975Date of Patent: September 28, 1976Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Frank J. Williams, III, Paul E. Donahue