Patents by Inventor Melvin Adams

Melvin Adams 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).

  • Remote mail delivery indicator system
    Patent number: 5950919
    Abstract: A new remote mail delivery indicator system for signaling to the user when the mail is delivered by utilizing an led display or speaker producing a distinct intermittent sound. The remote mail delivery indicator system includes a pressure sensitive transmitter positioned on the cornice of the floor of a mailbox, whereby when mail is inserted the mailbox the pressure sensitive transmitter transmits a signal which is detected by an electronic receiver which signals the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1999
    Inventor: Melvin Adams
  • Broken-emulsion and process for recycling emulsion explosives
    Patent number: 5700970
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to the manufacture of a broken-emulsion which is comprised of polyglycol bottoms and emulsion. The broken-emulsion can be made from waste emulsion and can subsequently be used as a fuel component and/or oxidizer in an explosive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 23, 1997
    Assignee: ICI Canada Inc.
    Inventor: Melvin Adam McNicol