Patents by Inventor Ian M. Hodge

Ian M. Hodge 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).

  • Photographic paper formed with low molecular weight polyvinyl alcohol having low oxygen permeability
    Patent number: 5576152
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of forming a photographic paper comprising applying to a base paper a polyvinyl alcohol solution of low molecular weight, said solution containing said polyvinyl alcohol in an amount of greater than 15 percent by weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 19, 1996
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Ian M. Hodge, David J. Lacz, Todd R. Skochdopole, Anita M. Fees
  • Method of enhancing the flexibility of polypyrrole structures
    Patent number: 4642331
    Abstract: A method for making polypyrrole structures less brittle comprising the steps of contacting the polypyrrole with an antioxidant until a desired degree of non brittleness is achieved. The antioxidants are preferably aromatic antioxidants. Polypyrroles of reduced brittleness include the antioxidants in low percentage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 1985
    Date of Patent: February 10, 1987
    Assignee: The B. F. Goodrich Company
    Inventor: Ian M. Hodge