Patents by Inventor William E. Dalton

William E. Dalton 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).

  • Method for inducing a passive surface on beryllium
    Patent number: 4328047
    Abstract: The chemical process developed herein takes place in an aqueous solution containing a substance that acts as an electron acceptor (CrO.sub.3) and a reagent (NaF) that behaves as a specific ligand for beryllium oxide. The combined effects of these two substances, coupled with non-turbulent flow conditions, produce a highly corrosion-resistant surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 1980
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1982
    Inventor: William E. Dalton
  • Apple tree
    Patent number: PP4021
    Abstract: 1. A new and distinct variety of apple tree, substantially as herein shown and described, characterized particularly as to novelty by a general resemblance in some respects to the variety "Golden Delicious" (unpatented), but being principally distinguished therefrom by a semi-dwarf habit of growth, with crotch angles of almost 90.degree.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 1975
    Date of Patent: March 8, 1977
    Inventor: William E. Dalton