Patents by Inventor James K. Truitt

James K. Truitt 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).

  • Method for silicon purification
    Patent number: 5208001
    Abstract: A method of removing impurities from low grade silicon is provided comprising adding a zirconium compound to the low grade silicon for adsorbing the impurities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1993
    Assignee: Texas Instruments Incorporated
    Inventors: James K. Truitt, Mohendra S. Bawa
  • Thermal paper coating
    Patent number: 3953659
    Abstract: A composition useful for coating onto paper to produce a thermal print paper is disclosed. The composition utilizes iron soap and phenolic components as part of the mechanism of print formation with cellulose acetate acting as a binder for the composition. The addition of water to an acetone solution of the composition yields a light-stable coating with an exceptionally white appearance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1974
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1976
    Assignee: Texas Instruments Incorporated
    Inventor: James K. Truitt