John Ferrara

Coal-Water Slurry Viscosity Reduction Using Olefin/Maleic Acid Salt Copolymers

Application

#4441888 Apr 10, 1984

Filed

May 21, 1982

Inventor

Joseph Matt (Downers Grove, IL) · John M. Ferrara (Palos Heights, IL)

Appl. No.

6/380488

Assignee

Nalco Chemical Company (Oak Brook, IL)

International Classification

C10L 132

U.S. Classification

44 51

Abstract

An improved coal-water slurry of the type comprising at least 45% by weight of finely divided coal particles and a dispersing agent, said slurry being characterized as having a Brookfield viscosity...

Buffer Controller, Codec And Methods For Use Therewith

Application

#2008000 Jan 3, 2008

Filed

Apr 11, 2006

Inventor

Roderick Holley (Pflugerville, TX) · Raymond Vargas (Austin, TX) · John Ferrara (Naples, FL)

Appl. No.

11/402648

Assignee

Roderick Holley (Pflugerville, TX) · Raymond Vargas (Austin, TX) · John Ferrara (Naples, FL)

International Classification

G06F 5/00

U.S. Classification

710052000

Abstract

A buffer controller includes a first write pointer generation module for generating a first write pointer that points to a first sequence of write locations in a buffer memory, that directs an input...

On-Chip Realtime Clock Module Has Input Buffer Receiving Operational And Timing Parameters And Output Buffer Retrieving The Parameters

Application

#7234071 Jun 19, 2007

Filed

Nov 24, 2003

Inventor

John Gregory Ferrara (Austin, TX)

Appl. No.

10/720785

Assignee

Sigmatel, Inc. (Austin, TX)

International Classification

G06F 1/04

U.S. Classification

713600, 713400

Abstract

A real time clock module maintains operating and timing parameters in “non-volatile” or persistent memory when an integrated circuit is powered down. The real time clock module provides is divided...

Apparatus For Measuring The Phase Relation Of Two Alternating Current Signals

Application

#4011503 Mar 8, 1977

Filed

Oct 16, 1975

Inventor

John M. Ferrara (Yardley, PA)

Appl. No.

5/622842

Assignee

Narco Scientific Industries, Inc. (Fort Washington, PA)

International Classification

H03D 1300, G01R 2500

U.S. Classification

324 83R

Abstract

A known reference signal is applied to a zero crossing detector and normal and inverted outputs from the zero crossing detector are applied to the input control terminals of a pair of bilateral...

Polycarboxylic Acid Ester Drawing And Ironing Lubricant Emulsions And Concentrates

Application

#4767554 Aug 30, 1988

Filed

Sep 18, 1987

Inventor

John T. Malito (Oswego, IL) · Richard D. Wintermute (Glen Ellyn, IL) · Scott F. Ross (Chicago, IL) · John M. Ferrara (Palos Heights, IL)

Appl. No.

7/098438

Assignee

Nalco Chemical Company (Naperville, IL)

International Classification

C10M17300

U.S. Classification

252 495

Abstract

A concentrate of the type useful for preparing an oil-in-water emulsion lubricant used in the drawing and ironing of ferrous and non-ferrous metals comprising:
...

Casting Process With Lignosulfonate-Humate-Graphite Mold Coatings

Application

#4034794 Jul 12, 1977

Filed

Jan 28, 1977

Inventor

Kenneth A. Gebler (Munster, IN) · John M. Ferrara (Palos Heights, IL) · Joseph V. Grothaus (South Holland, IL)

Appl. No.

5/763468

Assignee

Nalco Chemical Company (Oak Brook, IL)

International Classification

B22C 300

U.S. Classification

164 72

Abstract

A novel mold coating comprising humic acid, and/or humic acid salts, and graphite in a liquid suspension containing organic bonding agents is disclosed as well as a method of forming ingots in which...