Patents by Inventor H. Napier

H. Napier 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).

  • System and method for the anticipation and execution of icon selection in graphical user interfaces
    Publication number: 20070067744
    Abstract: A process for anticipating and executing icon selection in graphical user interfaces is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2006
    Publication date: March 22, 2007
    Inventors: David Lane, H. Napier, S. Peres, Aniko Sandor
  • New and unique aluminum plating method
    Patent number: 4225397
    Abstract: A method of plating aluminum parts is disclosed, which provides improved adhesion of the plated system with decreased restraints on transfer time between steps. The aluminum part must contain 1-8% alloyed zinc and be cleaned to be free of grease and organic contaminants, such as by the use of alkaline and etching cleaners. The part is then cathodically cleaned employing sulfuric acid, to be free of any oxide film. While in the latter condition, cyanide and borate salts are cathodically deposited (Ph 7.5-10.5) permitting increased transfer time, up to 1 hour, before metal plating. The salt coated part is immersed in an electrolytic cell to displace the salt coating with a bronze strike containing 58-88% tin. Finally a lustrous decorative coating system is plated thereover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 1978
    Date of Patent: September 30, 1980
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventor: Garrett H. Napier