Patents by Inventor Kenneth G. Clark

Kenneth G. Clark 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).

  • Patent number: 5958857
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cleaning composition for cleaning airct wheel wells. The cleaning composition broadly comprises from about 0.1 to about 15% of a D-limonene composition, containing less than 0.5% of a stabilizing anti-oxidant, acting as a solvent for said greasy soils, from about 0.1% to about 5.0% of a material for increasing the flash point of said cleaning composition above 140.degree. F., such as an isoparrafinic hydrocarbon solvent, from about 10% to about 50% of a mixture of linear alcohol ethoxylates having a HLB in the range of 2 to 15 as a stabilizer, and the balance water. The cleaning composition may also contain from 0.1% to about 10% capryolamphopropionate, from about 0.1% to about 15% dipropylene glycol, from about 0.1% to about 5.0% benzotriazole, and 0.1% to about 5.0% sodium bicarbonate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1999
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Philip Bevilacqua, Jr., Kenneth G. Clark, David L. Gauntt
  • Patent number: 5925196
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cleaning composition for cleaning airct wheel wells. The cleaning composition broadly comprises from about 0.1 to about 15% of a D-limonene composition, containing less than 0.5% of a stabilizing anti-oxidant, acting as a solvent for said greasy soils, from about 0.1% to about 5.0% of a material for increasing the flash point of said cleaning composition above 140.degree. F., such as an isoparrafinic hydrocarbon solvent, from about 10% to about 50% of a mixture of linear alcohol ethoxylates having a HLB in the range of 2 to 15 as a stabilizer, and the balance water. The cleaning composition may also contain from 0.1% to about 10% capryolamphopropionate,from about 0.1% to about 15% dipropylene glycol, from about 0.1% to about 5.0% benzotriazole, and 0.1% to about 5.0% sodium bicarbonate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1999
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Philip Bevilacqua, Jr., Kenneth G. Clark, David L. Gauntt
  • Patent number: 5916372
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cleaning composition having utility in eaning aircraft exterior surfaces. The cleaning composition comprises from about 15% to about 40% of a mixture of linear alcohol ethoxylates having a HLB in the range of about 5.0 to about 15.0, from about 5% to about 25% capric diethanolamide, and the balance water. The mixture of linear alcohol ethoxylates comprises from about 5% to about 15% of a first linear alcohol ethoxylate having a HLB in the range of about 5.0 to 9.5 and from about 10% to about 25% of a second linear alcohol ethoxylate having a HLB in the range of about 10 to 15. The cleaning composition also includes from about 0.1% to about 5% of capryloamphopropionate, from about 0.1% to about 5.0% benzotriazole, from about 0.1% to about 5.0% of an inhibitor for reducing corrosion of magnesium parts, and from about 0.1% to about 5.0% of an inhibitor for reducing corrosion of cadmium plated steel parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1999
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Philip Bevilacqua, Jr., Kenneth G. Clark, David L. Gauntt
  • Patent number: 5880078
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cleaning composition having utility in eaning aircraft exterior surfaces. The cleaning composition comprises from about 15% to about 40% of a mixture of linear alcohol ethoxylates having a HLB in the range of about 5.0 to about 15.0, from about 5% to about 25% capric diethanolamide, and the balance water. The mixture of linear alcohol ethoxylates comprises from about 5% to about 15% of a first linear alcohol ethoxylate having a HLB in the range of about 5.0 to 9.5 and from about 10% to about 25% of a second linear alcohol ethoxylate having a HLB in the range of about 10 to 15. The cleaning composition also includes from about 0.1% to about 5% of capryloamphopropionate, from about 0.1% to about 5.0% benzotriazole, from about 0.1% to about 5.0% of an inhibitor for reducing corrosion of magnesium parts, and from about 0.1% to about 5.0% of an inhibitor for reducing corrosion of cadmium plated steel parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1999
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Philip Bevilacqua, Jr., Kenneth G. Clark, David L. Gauntt
  • Patent number: 5606990
    Abstract: An apparatus for use in collecting potable rainwater is disclosed which includes a trough member having a dished surface which is adapted to receive rainwater when operatively disposed. A discharge outlet in the trough member is at or near the lowermost portion of the trough when the trough member is operatively disposed. A delivery tube is connected to the discharge outlet for conveying received rainwater for passage to a reservoir. A mounting frame is provided for mounting the trough member in a rain-receiving location, and a bracket operatively connects the trough member to the mounting frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 4, 1997
    Inventor: Kenneth G. Clark
  • Patent number: 5021489
    Abstract: This invention relates to corrosion-inhibiting compositions and particula to compositions capable of forming films on metal substrates to protect said metal from corrosion. The film-forming compositions which are capable of displacing moisture from the metal surface comprises effective amounts of an acrylic resin, a silicone resin and a copolymer derived from a silicone and alkyd monomers. These resins together with effective amounts of an organic phosphate and a sulfonate are used in combination with lower molecular weight alcohols and at least one solvent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 4, 1991
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Walter E. Knight, Kenneth G. Clark, David L. Gauntt
  • Patent number: 5013489
    Abstract: A gas bubble generator for mixing or promoting turbulence in a liquid medium, particularly sewage or effluent, comprising a collector for gas which collector is submerged in the medium and has an exit from which leads a pipe with a curved part between the exit and a free end of the pipe from which gas escapes as a bubble to surrounding liquid medium. The free end is spaced laterally from the exit, and curvature of the curved part is such so that there is no obstruction of the pipe by the medium, the curvature forming a circular arc of 135.degree. for example. The exit of the gas collector is preferably aligned with a gas inlet to facilitate cleaning of the pipe in situ (i.e., with the generator submerged) by insertion of a flexible rod-like cleaning tool into the gas supply line, straight through the inlet and the exit, and into the pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 7, 1991
    Inventor: Kenneth G. Clark
  • Patent number: 4359543
    Abstract: A water-displacing paint is disclosed for coating metallic surfaces in hu environments to prevent corrosion. The paint comprises controlled proportions of a silicone alkyd resin to serve as a binder and physical barrier, solvents including ethyl acetate, aromatic mineral spirits and 1,1,1 trichlorotrifluorethane for ensuring water immiscibility, a petroleum sulfonate to inhibit corrosion and aid surface absorption, and an organo-titanate of isopropyl tri-titanate to promote surface adhesion. Selected amounts of titanium dioxide and zinc molybdate are included as pigments in one effective example of the paint to provide it a white color. Alternate colors may be produced conventionally by adding standard tinting pigments in amounts sufficient to yield the desired color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1981
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1982
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Charles R. Hegedus, Kenneth G. Clark
  • Patent number: D274463
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 1982
    Date of Patent: June 26, 1984
    Inventor: Kenneth G. Clark
  • Patent number: H442
    Abstract: A composition for cleaning embedded soil from surfaces coated with flat or ow-gloss coatings has elastomeric particles intermixed with a thixotropic solvent emulsion cleaner. The elastomeric particles provide an eraser-like action to adsorb deeply entrapped soil so that the cleaner can emulsify or dissolve the soil and wash it away.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 1984
    Date of Patent: March 1, 1988
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventor: Kenneth G. Clark