Patents by Inventor William R. Ford

William R. Ford 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: 4157422
    Abstract: This invention relates to useful protective compositions, a method for protecting aluminum and aluminum alloy products against water staining, and a protected aluminum sheet. The method involves applying a continuous film of a protective composition to the surface of the aluminum product. The protective compositions useful for the invention are blends or reaction products of a polybasic acid and a partial ester of a polyol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 1978
    Date of Patent: June 5, 1979
    Assignees: Emery Industries, Inc., Reynolds Metals Co.
    Inventors: Robert J. Sturwold, Walter E. Utz, Nicholas Christ, William R. Ford, Jr., George P. Koch
  • Patent number: 4153464
    Abstract: This invention relates to useful protective compositions and a method for protecting aluminum and aluminum alloy products against water staining. The method involves applying a continuous film of a protective composition to the surface of the aluminum product. The protective compositions useful for the invention are blends or reaction products of a polybasic acid and a partial ester of a polyol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 1978
    Date of Patent: May 8, 1979
    Assignees: Emery Industries, Inc., Reynolds Metals Company
    Inventors: Robert J. Sturwold, Walter E. Utz, Nicholas Christ, William R. Ford, Jr., George P. Koch
  • Patent number: 4122217
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method for protecting aluminum and aluminum alloy products against water staining. The method involves applying a continuous film of a protective composition to the surface of the aluminum product. The protective compositions useful for the invention are blends or reaction products of a polybasic acid and a partial ester of a polyol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1977
    Date of Patent: October 24, 1978
    Assignees: Emery Industries, Inc., Reynolds Metals Co.
    Inventors: Robert J. Sturwold, Walter Earl Utz, Nicholas Christ, William R. Ford, Jr., George P. Koch
  • Patent number: 4034458
    Abstract: A bearing extracting tool comprising a reaction housing adapted to be placed against machinery wall structure around the end of a shaft and bearing assembly to exract the bearing assembly; an end plate on the end of the housing away fom the bearing assembly; a plurality of lifter bars with lifter elements on one end thereof and abutment members adjustably secured thereto; a lifter plate generally parallel to the end plate and disposed externally of the reaction housing; and a force applying driver member. The lifter bars extend through the reaction housing, reaction housing end plate and the lifter plate with the abutmemt members secured to the lifter bars beyond the lifter plate, but in abutment therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1976
    Date of Patent: July 12, 1977
    Assignee: Diamond International Corporation
    Inventors: William R. Ford, Everett R. Hall