Patents by Inventor James F. McDonnel, Jr.

James F. McDonnel, Jr. 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).

  • Storage, transportation and installation container for ion-exchange membranes
    Patent number: 4952297
    Abstract: A storage, transportation and installation apparatus for ion exchange membranes for bipolar ion-exchange membrane chlorine cells which protects the ion-exchange membrane from the environment. The apparatus includes a container which allows the wet membrane, or a series of membranes separated by plastic sheets to lay flat inside the container protected by a plastic sheet. The container has a roller tension bar across one end which allows each membrane to be pulled out of the container directly into the area between the anode and cathode of the cell for mounting into place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 28, 1990
    Assignee: The Dow Chemical Company
    Inventors: Roy L. Hicks, James F. McDonnel, Jr.