Patents by Inventor Gordon G. Ferrier

Gordon G. Ferrier 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).

  • Silver-filled glass
    Patent number: 4996171
    Abstract: Silver-filled glass pastes useful for the attachment of silicon semi-conductor devices (dies) to substrates comprise particulate silver and a lead phosphate glass, together with conventional organic components. The pastes have low bonding temperatures, and give good adhesion at firing temperatures of 350.degree. to 460.degree. C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1988
    Date of Patent: February 26, 1991
    Assignee: Johnson Matthey Public Limited Company
    Inventors: Nigel M. Davey, Gordon G. Ferrier
  • Hydrogenation of halogen-substituted aromatic nitro compounds
    Patent number: 4375550
    Abstract: This invention relates to the hydrogenation of halogen-substituted aromatic nitro compounds and in particular provides a novel catalyst for use in such processes.In more detail a catalyst suitable for use in the hydrogenation of halogen-substituted aromatic nitro compounds substantially without simultaneous dehalogenation comprises one or more metals from the group consisting of platinum, palladium, rhodium, iridium, ruthenium and osmium supported on or impregnated into a carrier material comprising carbon activated with phosphoric acid or a salt thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 1981
    Date of Patent: March 1, 1983
    Assignee: Johnson, Matthey & Co., Limited
    Inventors: Alfred J. Bird, Gordon G. Ferrier