Patents by Inventor William J. McCarthy

William J. McCarthy 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: 7698098
    Abstract: An unknown spectrum obtained from infrared or other spectroscopy can be compared to spectra in a reference library to find the best matches. The best match spectra can then each in turn be combined with the reference spectra, with the combinations also being screened for best matches versus the unknown spectrum. These resulting best matches can then also undergo the foregoing combination and comparison steps. The process can repeat in this manner until an appropriate stopping point is reached, for example, when a desired number of best matches are identified, when some predetermined number of iterations has been performed, etc. This methodology is able to return best-match spectra (and combinations of spectra) with far fewer computational steps and greater speed than if all possible combinations of reference spectra are considered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: Thermo Electron Scientific Instruments LLC
    Inventors: Gary L. Ritter, William J. McCarthy, Kathleen A. Larson, Alexander I. Grenov, Federico Izzia
  • Publication number: 20090210194
    Abstract: An unknown spectrum obtained from infrared or other spectroscopy can be compared to spectra in a reference library to find the best matches. The best match spectra can then each in turn be combined with the reference spectra, with the combinations also being screened for best matches versus the unknown spectrum. These resulting best matches can then also undergo the foregoing combination and comparison steps. The process can repeat in this manner until an appropriate stopping point is reached, for example, when a desired number of best matches are identified, when some predetermined number of iterations has been performed, etc. This methodology is able to return best-match spectra (and combinations of spectra) with far fewer computational steps and greater speed than if all possible combinations of reference spectra are considered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2008
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Inventors: Garry L. Ritter, William J. McCarthy, Kathleen A. Larson, Alexander I. Grenov, Federico Izzia
  • Publication number: 20030080017
    Abstract: A package which comprises a hazardous chemical dissolved or dispersed in a liquid or gel contained in a water soluble or water dispersible laminated film. The laminated film construction provides improved resistance to puncture or breakage thereby providing an improved containerization system for toxic or hazardous products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 1995
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventors: DAVID B. EDWARDS, WILLIAM J. MCCARTHY, LEONARD E. HODAKOWSKI, CHI-YU R. CHEN, SAMUEL T. GOUGE, PAUL J. WEBER
  • Publication number: 20010015330
    Abstract: This invention relates to a novel package, particularly for use as a skin package which may be readily recycled, and to a process for preparing such a package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 1997
    Publication date: August 23, 2001
    Inventors: DAVID B. EDWARDS, WILLIAM J. MCCARTHY
  • Patent number: 5624034
    Abstract: A package which comprises a hazardous chemical dissolved or dispersed in a liquid or gel contained in a water soluble or water dispersible laminated film. The laminated film construction provides improved resistance to puncture or breakage thereby providing an improved containerization system for toxic or hazardous products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 29, 1997
    Assignee: Rhone-Poulenc AG
    Inventors: David B. Edwards, William J. McCarthy, Leonard E. Hodakowski, Chi-Yu R. Chen, Samuel T. Gouge, Paul J. Weber
  • Patent number: 5464097
    Abstract: A package for liquid concentrates comprises an outer container (1) and an inner water-soluble or water-dispersible envelope (3) containing the concentrate. The container (1) has a shock absorbing base formed by joining a base-part (9) to the main body-part (8) with an S-shaped or corrugated strip (10), thus providing a flexible connection allowing relative movement between the base-part (9) and main body-part (8). The container (1) is sealed with a removable foil lid (2) and is tapered towards its bottom and has a wide neck to allow easy exit of the envelope (3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 7, 1995
    Assignee: May & Baker Limited
    Inventors: David B. Edwards, William J. McCarthy, Alan J. Aldred, Anthony D. Jackman
  • Patent number: 5429242
    Abstract: A package which comprises a hazardous chemical dissolved or dispersed in a liquid or gel contained in a water soluble or water dispersible laminated film. The laminated film construction provides improved resistance to puncture or breakage thereby providing an improved containerization system for toxic or hazardous products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 4, 1995
    Assignee: Rhone-Poulenc Agriculture Ltd.
    Inventors: David B. Edwards, William J. McCarthy, Leonard E. Hodakowski, Chi-Yu R. Chen, Samuel T. Gouge, Paul J. Weber
  • Patent number: 5422113
    Abstract: A package for a liquid, to be dissolved or dispersed in water, contained in an envelope of water soluble or dispersible material, the envelope having a flexible wall and a water soluble or water dispersible heat seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 6, 1995
    Assignee: May & Baker Ltd.
    Inventors: David B. Edwards, William J. McCarthy, Alan J. Aldred, Anthony D. Jackman
  • Patent number: 5419909
    Abstract: A package for a liquid, to be dissolved or dispersed in water, contained in an envelope of water soluble or dispersible material, the envelope having a flexible wall and a water soluble or water dispersible heat seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 30, 1995
    Assignee: May & Baker Ltd.
    Inventors: David B. Edwards, William J. McCarthy, Alan J. Aldred, Anthony D. Jackman
  • Patent number: 5407680
    Abstract: A package for a liquid, to be dissolved or dispersed in water, contained in an envelope of water soluble or dispersible material, the envelope having a flexible wall and a water soluble or water dispersible heat seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 18, 1995
    Assignee: May & Baker Ltd.
    Inventors: David B. Edwards, William J. McCarthy, Alan J. Aldred, Anthony D. Jackman
  • Patent number: 5403589
    Abstract: A package for a liquid, to be dissolved or dispersed in water, contained in an envelope of water soluble or dispersible material, the envelope having a flexible wall and a water soluble or water dispersible heat seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 4, 1995
    Assignee: May & Baker Ltd.
    Inventors: David B. Edwards, William J. McCarthy, Alan J. Aldred, Anthony D. Jackman
  • Patent number: 5394990
    Abstract: A package for liquid concentrate comprises an outer container (1) and an inner water-soluble or water-dispersible envelope (3) containing the concentrate. The container (1) has a shock absorbing base formed by joining a base-part (9) to the main body-part (8) with an S-shaped or corrugated strip (10), thus providing a flexible connection allowing relative movement between the base-part (9) and main body-part (8). The container (1) is sealed with a removable foil lid (2) and is tapered towards its bottom and has a wide neck to allow easy exit of the envelope (3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 7, 1995
    Inventors: David B. Edwards, William J. McCarthy, Alan J. Aldred, Anthony D. Jackman
  • Patent number: 5395617
    Abstract: A package for a liquid, to be dissolved or dispersed in water, contained in an envelope of water soluble or dispersible material, the envelope having a flexible wall and a water soluble or water dispersible heat seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 7, 1995
    Assignee: May & Baker Limited
    Inventors: David B. Edwards, William J. McCarthy, Alan J. Aldred, Anthony D. Jackman
  • Patent number: 5395616
    Abstract: A package for a liquid, to be dissolved or dispersed in water, contained in an envelope of water soluble or dispersible material, the envelope having a flexible wall and a water soluble or water dispersible heat seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 7, 1995
    Assignee: May & Baker Ltd.
    Inventors: David B. Edwards, William J. McCarthy, Alan J. Aldred, Anthony D. Jackman
  • Patent number: 5280835
    Abstract: A package which comprises a hazardous chemical dissolved or dispersed in a liquid or gel contained in a water soluble or water dispersible laminated film. The laminated film construction provides improved resistance to puncture or breakage thereby providing an improved containerization system for toxic or hazardous products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 25, 1994
    Assignee: Rhone-Poulenc Inc.
    Inventors: David B. Edwards, William J. McCarthy, Leonard E. Hodakowski, Chi-Yu R. Chen, Samuel T. Gouge, Paul J. Weber
  • Patent number: 5224601
    Abstract: A package containing a pesticidal composition which package comprises a first sheet of non-planar water soluble or water dispersible material defining a concavity enclosing the pesticidal composition, a second sheet of water soluble or water dispersible material sealed to the first sheet by a continuous closed water soluble or water dispersible heat seal, and a third sheet between the first and second sheets and sealed thereto by a water soluble or water dispersible seal to divide the package into two compartments. A process for making the package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1993
    Assignee: Rhone-Poulenc AG Company
    Inventors: Samuel T. Gouge, James E. Shue, David B. Edwards, William J. McCarthy
  • Patent number: 4786528
    Abstract: Reinforced synthetic polymer composite is treated by heating at a temperature and for a time sufficient to obtain a moisture content below that for the relative humidity level at which the composite is to be drilled and/or photoresist exposed; and then subjecting it to conditions to increase the moisture content to that for the relative humidity level of the drilling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 1986
    Date of Patent: November 22, 1988
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: William J. Amelio, Voya Markovich, William J. McCarthy, Allen F. Moring, Peter A. Moschak, Douglas H. Strope