Patents by Inventor Grant E. Lavelle

Grant E. Lavelle 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).

  • High solids lubricant
    Patent number: 5202037
    Abstract: A high solids lubricant system suitable for use in aqueous lubricating systems is disclosed. The high solids lubricant first gels and then solubilizes in the aqueous lubricant stream. In a preferred embodiment, the aqueous stream further contains a water conditioning system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 1989
    Date of Patent: April 13, 1993
    Assignee: Diversey Corporation
    Inventors: Grant E. Lavelle, Charles Rossio, Dwight Davis
  • Method and apparatus for de-gelling a liquid mixture
    Patent number: 4966182
    Abstract: An apparatus for de-gelling a liquid mixture in accordance with the present invention includes a device interposed in the flow of the solution for agitating the solution, the agitation sufficient to substantially de-gel the solution. The device for agitating may include a valve which has a chattering motion on opening and closing to agitate the solution; a bead chamber containing closely packed beads through which the solution must pass to reach an outlet, or both the valve and bead chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 30, 1990
    Assignee: Diversey Corporation
    Inventors: Grant E. Lavelle, Charles Rossio, Davis, Dwight