Patents by Inventor Robert F. Phillips

Robert F. Phillips 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: 6382227
    Abstract: Gas mixtures having precise compositions are prepared by separately pumping the components in liquid phase through piping, vaporizing the components, blending the components and analyzing the mixture for composition. A signal sent to a control unit causes any necessary change in the rate of pumping of the liquid components to reduce the difference between the measured concentration and the desired concentration. When the composition is within desired limits it is charged into gas cylinders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2002
    Assignee: The BOC Group, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Birch, André Micke, Shuen-Cheng Hwang, Lesli B. Cosey, Carl W. Schmidt, Robert F. Phillips, D. Bruce Wilson
  • Patent number: 4882636
    Abstract: An improved contact printing process is disclosed whereby better contact is achieved between magnetic master and copy tapes through use of fluid pressure. Slippage between copy and master tapes is prevented by applying fluid pressure to the tapes in an area defined by the width of the tapes at the point where replication is initiated, and extending upstream along the length of the tapes prior to replication.Slippage between copy and master tapes is prevented by applying fluid pressure to the tapes in an area defined by the width of the tapes at the point where replication is initiated, and extending upstream along the length of the tapes prior to replication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1987
    Date of Patent: November 21, 1989
    Assignee: Otari Electric Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Wayne E. Billings, Robert F. Phillips, John E. Gantzhorn, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4724063
    Abstract: The invention is an electrochemical cell comprising:(a) an anode; and(b) a cathode having a pyropolymer present on at least a portion of its surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 1986
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1988
    Assignee: The Dow Chemical Company
    Inventors: James A. McIntyre, Robert F. Phillips
  • Patent number: 4701247
    Abstract: A method comprising contacting an organic polymer viscosified halide ion-containing, aqueous solution with a sufficient amount of an in situ, electrochemically generated breaker suitable to reduce the viscosity of the solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1986
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1987
    Assignee: The Dow Chemical Company
    Inventors: John M. Kalnins, James A. McIntyre, John R. Moyer, Robert F. Phillips, Karel A. J. Snoble
  • Patent number: 4606077
    Abstract: A washable, reversible sun visor including a head encircling adjustable body section with a bill section secured to a front portion of same and extending downwardly and outwardly therefrom. The body section includes a base material, preferably an open cell foam with outer and inner covering materials secured thereabout and an adjustment means, preferably an elastic strip. The bill section includes a flexible polymeric bill element with upper and lower covering materials secured thereabout. Preferably the bill element defines a plurality of openings thereacross through which water may drain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1985
    Date of Patent: August 19, 1986
    Inventor: Robert F. Phillips
  • Patent number: 4578162
    Abstract: The invention is a method for dissolving copper in the presence of iron comprising:(a) contacting the copper with an oxidant solution;(b) dissolving at least a portion of the copper into the solution;(c) controlling the copper ion concentration in the solution below that required to cause a runaway oxidant decomposition reaction;(d) removing at least a portion of the dissolved copper from the solution;(e) adding additional oxidant to the solution; and(f) at least repeating steps (a) and (b).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1984
    Date of Patent: March 25, 1986
    Assignee: The Dow Chemical Company
    Inventors: James A. McIntyre, Robert F. Phillips, Max R. Oswald
  • Patent number: 4534845
    Abstract: The invention is a separator-gas electrode combination comprising a separator having a first and a second face adapted to permit the flow of fluids or ions therethrough; a gas electrode adapted to permit a liquid and a gas to enter and exit the electrode and having at least a first and a second face; and a non-conductive self-draining member having a fluid outlet. The self-draining member has at least two faces; at least a portion of a first face contiguous to at least a portion of one face of the separator and at least a portion of a second face contiguous to at least a portion of one face of the gas electrode. The self-draining member has a plurality of interconnected passageways which are in fluid transferring communication with the separator, the gas electrode, and the fluid outlet and provide the major conduit therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 1984
    Date of Patent: August 13, 1985
    Assignee: The Dow Chemical Company
    Inventors: James A. McIntyre, Robert F. Phillips
  • Patent number: 4511441
    Abstract: The invention includes in its scope a method for electrochemically reacting a liquid with a gas in an electrochemical cell of the type having at least two electrodes separated by a liquid permeable separator. At least one of said electrodes is in physical contact with the separator and is porous and self-draining. A gas is flowed into at least a portion of the pores of the self-draining electrode and a liquid is controllably flowed through the separator and into the self-draining electrode at a rate about equal to the drainage rate of the electrode and in a quantity sufficient to fill only a portion of the electrode pores. The liquid and the gas are electrochemically reacted to form at least one nonvolatile product. Thereafter, the products of the electrochemical reaction are removed from said self-draining electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 1983
    Date of Patent: April 16, 1985
    Assignee: The Dow Chemical Company
    Inventors: James A. McIntyre, Robert F. Phillips
  • Patent number: 4496437
    Abstract: The invention includes within its scope a method for producing a dual porosity body from a substrate having a plurality of passageways traversing the substrate and connecting a first surface with a generally opposing second surface by depositing a solid material onto the walls of at least a portion of the passageways adjoining only the first surface and stopping the deposition when the diameter of the passageways being coated have been reduced to a predetermined value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 1983
    Date of Patent: January 29, 1985
    Assignee: The Dow Chemical Company
    Inventors: James A. McIntyre, Robert F. Phillips
  • Patent number: 4481303
    Abstract: A particle suitable for use as an electrode material comprising a substrate at least partially coated with an admixture of a hydrophobic material and an electrochemically active, electrically conductive catalyst.The invention includes a method for producing the coated particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 1983
    Date of Patent: November 6, 1984
    Assignee: The Dow Chemical Company
    Inventors: James A. McIntyre, Robert F. Phillips
  • Patent number: 4457953
    Abstract: A particle suitable for use as an electrode material comprising a substrate at least partially coated with an admixture of a hydrophobic material and an electrochemically active, electrically conductive catalyst.The invention includes a method for producing the coated particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 1983
    Date of Patent: July 3, 1984
    Assignee: The Dow Chemical Company
    Inventors: James A. McIntyre, Robert F. Phillips
  • Patent number: 4445986
    Abstract: The invention is an electrochemical cell containing a separator-gas electrode combination comprising a separator having a first and a second face adapted to permit the flow of fluids or ions therethrough; a gas electrode adapted to permit a liquid and a gas to enter and exit the electrode and having at least a first and a second face; and a nonconductive self-draining member having a fluid outlet. The self-draining member has at least two faces; at least a portion of a first face contiguous to at least a portion of one face of the separator and at least a portion of a second face contiguous to at least a portion of one face of the gas electrode. The self-draining member has a plurality of interconnected passageways which are in fluid transferring communication with the separator, the gas electrode, and the fluid outlet and provide the major conduit therebetween. The invention also includes a method for electrochemically reacting a gas with a liquid in the cell above.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 1982
    Date of Patent: May 1, 1984
    Assignee: The Dow Chemical Company
    Inventors: James A. McIntyre, Robert F. Phillips
  • Patent number: 4431494
    Abstract: An improved aqueous electrolyte solution adapted to minimize the decomposition of peroxide formed during electrolysis comprising an alkali metal compound, an impurity catalytically active for the decomposition of peroxides and a stabilizing agent at a concentration sufficient to render at least a portion of the catalytically active materials inactive.The invention also includes a process for the production of peroxides which comprises electrolyzing the solution described above.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 1982
    Date of Patent: February 14, 1984
    Assignee: The Dow Chemical Company
    Inventors: James A. McIntyre, Robert F. Phillips
  • Patent number: 4430177
    Abstract: A porous, two layer electrode which may be used as an anode or a cathode and a cell using one or more of the electrodes. The electrode is in a pocket shaped configuration with the inner layer having interstitial passageways which are larger in diameter than the diameter of the corresponding interstitial passageways in the outer layer. The layers may be composed of metallic particles. A catalytically active material may be applied to the electrode. The electrodes are particularly useful as oxygen depolarized cathodes in electrolytic processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 1982
    Date of Patent: February 7, 1984
    Assignee: The Dow Chemical Company
    Inventors: James A. McIntyre, Robert F. Phillips, Joseph D. Lefevre
  • Patent number: 4406758
    Abstract: The invention includes in its scope a method for electrochemically reacting a liquid with a gas in an electrochemical cell of the type having at least two electrodes separated by a liquid permeable separator. At least one of said electrodes supports the separator and is porous and self-draining. A gas is flowed into at least a portion of the pores of the self-draining electrode and a liquid is controllably flowed through the separator and into the self-draining electrode at a rate about equal to the drainage rate of the electrode and in a quantity sufficient to fill only a portion of the electrode pores. The liquid and the gas are electrochemically reacted to form at least one nonvolatile product. Thereafter, the products of the electrochemical reaction are removed from said self-draining electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 1982
    Date of Patent: September 27, 1983
    Assignee: The Dow Chemical Company
    Inventors: James A. McIntyre, Robert F. Phillips
  • Patent number: 4348429
    Abstract: A permeable substrate is coated with a film of silver deposited from an aqueous electroless silver plating solution. The process provides substantially total extraction or depletion of the silver from the solution. The process permits deposition of closely controlled amounts of silver on well-defined permeable areas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 1978
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1982
    Assignee: The Dow Chemical Company
    Inventors: James A. McIntyre, Robert F. Phillips, Joseph D. Lefevre
  • Patent number: 4341606
    Abstract: A process for operating an electrolytic cell having a relatively-massive dual porosity gas electrode particularly well suited and adapted for utilization as a vertically-disposed oxygen gas-bearing electrochemically reducing cathode in electrolytic cells wherein, for efficient and practical, commercially-large-scale-output operations, there are required to be employed substantial electrolyte liquid depths creating considerable head pressures generally greater than at least about 1 psi (ca. 0.69 dynes/cm.sup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1981
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1982
    Assignee: The Dow Chemical Co.
    Inventors: James A. McIntyre, Robert F. Phillips, Joseph D. Lefevre
  • Patent number: 4340459
    Abstract: A porous, two layer electrode which may be used as an anode or a cathode and a cell using one or more of the electrodes. The electrode is in a pocket shaped configuration with the inner layer having interstitial passageways which are larger in diameter than the diameter of the corresponding interstitial passageways in the outer layer. The layers may be composed of metallic particles. A catalytically active material may be applied to the electrode. The electrodes are particularly useful as oxygen depolarized cathodes in electrolytic processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 1979
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1982
    Assignee: The Dow Chemical Company
    Inventors: James A. McIntyre, Robert F. Phillips, Joseph D. Lefevre
  • Patent number: 4317704
    Abstract: A method of operating an electrolytic cell comprising: forming a gas-liquid mixture of an oxygen-containing gas and a catholyte; and flowing the mixture through interconnecting passageways of a porous cathode, while the cathode is maintained at a voltage sufficient to reduce at least a portion of the oxygen as the mixture flows through the cathode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 1980
    Date of Patent: March 2, 1982
    Assignee: The Dow Chemical Company
    Inventors: James A. McIntyre, Robert F. Phillips
  • Patent number: 4260469
    Abstract: A relatively-massive dual porosity gas electrode particularly well suited and adapted for utilization as a vertically-disposed oxygen gas-bearing electrochemically reducing cathode in electrolytic cells wherein, for efficient and practical, commercially-large-scale-output operations, there are required to be employed substantial electrolyte liquid depths creating considerable head pressures generally greater than at least about 1 psi (ca. 0.69 dynes/cm.sup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 1978
    Date of Patent: April 7, 1981
    Assignee: The Dow Chemical Company
    Inventors: James A. McIntyre, Robert F. Phillips, Joseph D. Lefevre