Patents by Inventor Terry L. Sams

Terry L. Sams 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).

  • Apparatus and method for resetting data sets
    Patent number: 4277646
    Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed for resetting a data set having a lamp for indicating the completion of a communication between a telephone and a computer or data terminal. The apparatus includes an integrated circuit and associated discrete electronic components that provide photodetection and multivibrator circuits. Signals from the photodetection and multivibrator circuits are transmitted through a logic gate to the data terminal ready lead of the data set so as to reset the data set whenever the lamp is energized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 1979
    Date of Patent: July 7, 1981
    Assignee: Western Electric Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Terry L. Sams
  • Grout formulation for disposal of low-level and hazardous waste streams containing fluoride
    Patent number: H625
    Abstract: A composition and related process for disposal of hazardous waste streams containing fluoride in cement-based materials is disclosed. The presence of fluoride in waste materials acts as a set retarder and as a result, prevents cement-based grouts from setting. This problem is overcome by the present invention wherein calcium hydroxide is incorporated into the dry-solid portion of the grout mix. The calcium hydroxide renders the fluoride insoluble, allowing the grout to set up and immobilize all hazardous constituents of concern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1987
    Date of Patent: April 4, 1989
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the United States Department of Energy
    Inventors: Earl W. McDaniel, Terry L. Sams, Othar K. Tallent