Patents by Inventor William B. Wheeler

William B. Wheeler 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: 6441051
    Abstract: An effective, environmentally, friendly insecticide and method of application are described herein. The conventional insecticide d-limonene is combined with diacetone alcohol to enhance its lethal properties. An emulsion concentrate is first prepared using d-limonene, diacetone alcohol, polyglycol ether and methyl soyate. This concentrated emulsion mixture can then be stored for use as needed. When needed this concentrated emulsion is mixed at a ratio of 10 parts by weight emulsion and 90 parts by weight of water to form an effective mixture for spraying in a modified manual garden sprayer having two spray wands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2002
    Inventor: William B. Wheeler
  • Patent number: 5750046
    Abstract: A method of maintaining and servicing air conditioning systems and compositions therefor are provided whereby newer, more environmentally friendly R-134a refrigerant gas is substituted for the older R-12 and R-22 types. In addition, a method of flushing and internal lubrication of the system is presented, along with a new flush solvent and a new lubricant composition for use with an R-134a refrigerant gas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1998
    Inventor: William B. Wheeler
  • Patent number: 4426374
    Abstract: Novel sunscreening formulations containing halocarbon oil of the formula--(CF.sub.2 CFCl).sub.n --. Such formulations show superior shelf life and ability to withstand immersion in water while maintaining their sunscreening properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 1981
    Date of Patent: January 17, 1984
    Inventor: William B. Wheeler