Patents by Inventor Michael Vance Ernest

Michael Vance Ernest 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: 6585960
    Abstract: Silica compositions for abrasive systems in dentifrice formulations are disclosed. The silica abrasive system comprises (a) silica gels having a median particle size below 7 microns, a pH of from about 6 to about 11 and powder RDA's of from 100 to about 200 and (b) silica gels or precipitates having a median particle size of 7 microns or greater and powder RDA's of from 50 to about 180. Silica (a) is preferably prepared by contacting a hydrous silica gel with an alkaline medium. Dentifrice compositions comprising the abrasive system has an RDA of 150 or less and PCR's of at least 80 and up to about 150, and an REA of less than about 30 (as measured on the IU scale).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2003
    Assignee: W. R. Grace & Co.-Conn.
    Inventors: Michael Bruce Thomas, Michael Vance Ernest, Sandra Joan Kempske
  • Patent number: 6440397
    Abstract: Silica compositions for abrasive systems in dentifrice formulations are disclosed. The silica abrasive system comprises (a) silica gels having a median particle size below 7 microns, a pH of from about 6 to about 11 and powder RDA's of from 100 to about 200 and (b) silica gels or precipitates having a median particle size of 7 microns or greater and powder RDA's of from 50 to about 180. Silica (a) is preferably prepared by contacting a hydrous silica gel with an alkaline medium. Dentifrice compositions comprising the abrasive system has an RDA of 150 or less and PCR's of at least 80 and up to about 150, and an REA of less than about 30 (as measured on the IU scale).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2002
    Assignee: W. R. Grace & Co. -Conn.
    Inventors: Michael Bruce Thomas, Michael Vance Ernest, Sandra Joan Kempske
  • Publication number: 20020001568
    Abstract: Silica compositions for abrasive systems in dentifrice formulations are disclosed. The silica abrasive system comprises (a) silica gels having a median particle size below 7 microns, a pH of from about 6 to about 11 and powder RDA's of from 100 to about 200 and (b) silica gels or precipitates having a median particle size of 7 microns or greater and powder RDA's of from 50 to about 180. Silica (a) is preferably prepared by contacting a hydrous silica gel with an alkaline medium. Dentifrice compositions comprising the abrasive system has an RDA of 150 or less and PCR's of at least 80 and up to about 150, and an REA of less than about 30 (as measured on the IU scale).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2001
    Publication date: January 3, 2002
    Applicant: W. R. Grace & Co.-Conn.
    Inventors: Michael B. Thomas, Michael Vance Ernest, Sandra Joan Kempske
  • Publication number: 20010055572
    Abstract: Silica compositions for abrasive systems in dentifrice formulations are disclosed. The silica abrasive system comprises (a) silica gels having a median particle size below 7 microns, a pH of from about 6 to about 11 and powder RDA's of from 100 to about 200 and (b) silica gels or precipitates having a median particle size of 7 microns or greater and powder RDA's of from 50 to about 180. Silica (a) is preferably prepared by contacting a hydrous silica gel with an alkaline medium. Dentifrice compositions comprising the abrasive system has an RDA of 150 or less and PCR's of at least 80 and up to about 150, and an REA of less than about 30 (as measured on the IU scale).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2001
    Publication date: December 27, 2001
    Applicant: W.R. Grace & Co.-Conn.
    Inventors: Michael Bruce Thomas, Michael Vance Ernest, Sandra Joan Kempske
  • Patent number: 6294155
    Abstract: Silica compositions for abrasive systems in dentifrice formulations are disclosed. The silica abrasive system comprises (a) silica gels having a median particle size below 7 microns, a pH of from about 6 to about 11 and powder RDA's of from 100 to about 200 and (b) silica gels or precipitates having a median particle size of 7 microns or greater and powder RDA's of from 50 to about 180. Silica (a) is preferably prepared by contacting a hydrous silica gel with an alkaline medium. Dentifrice compositions comprising the abrasive system has an RDA of 150 or less and PCR's of at least 80 and up to about 150, and an REA of less than about 30 (as measured on the IU scale).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2001
    Assignee: W. R. Grace & Co. -Conn.
    Inventors: Michael Bruce Thomas, Michael Vance Ernest, Sandra Joan Kempske
  • Patent number: 3932309
    Abstract: A process for preparing a catalyst that has improved activity and efficiency for conversion of hydrocarbons is disclosed. The catalyst is prepared by applying sulfito complexes have the emperical formula M.sub.6 (x) (SO.sub.3).sub.4 where M is H+ NA+, K+ or NH.sub.4 + and x is platinum, palladium or mixtures thereof. In addition, the compounds M.sub.2 (x) (SO.sub.3).sub.2 and M.sub.2 (x) (SO.sub.3).sub.2 also have utility in our process. The complex salt is impregnated onto a support and activated by calcination in air or heating in a reducing atmosphere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1974
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1976
    Assignee: W. R. Grace & Co.
    Inventors: James Richard Graham, Michael Vance Ernest, James Michael Maselli