Michael J Herman

US Patent:

8187561, May 29, 2012

Filed:

Dec 5, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/950468

Inventors:

Michael S. Herman - Gansevoort NY, US
Michael J. Delsignore - Queensbury NY, US
Len D. Spaulding - Newark DE, US

Assignee:

Ames Goldsmith Corporation - Glen Falls NY

International Classification:

C01G 45/00

US Classification:

423 49, 423 1, 423 22, 423 23, 502 22

Abstract:

Processes and systems for recovering promoter-containing compounds, for example, perrhenates, from promoter-containing catalyst substrates, for example, substrates containing precious metals, such as silver, are disclosed. The processes include contacting the substrates with a first solution adapted to remove at least some of the catalyst promoter from the substrates, for example, an oxidizing agent, to produce a second solution containing catalyst promoter, passing the second solution through a porous medium adapted to capture at least some of the catalyst promoter, for example, a ion exchange resin; and passing a third solution, for example, a base solution, through the porous medium to remove at least some of the catalyst promoter from the porous medium and produce a fourth solution containing compounds having a catalyst promoter. Systems adapted to practice these processes are also disclosed.

US Patent:

52554171, Oct 26, 1993

Filed:

Feb 28, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/843457

Inventors:

Michael Herman - Huntington NY

Assignee:

Herman Pearl Button Co., Inc. - New York NY

International Classification:

A44B 104

US Classification:

24113MP

Abstract:

Rib and groove snap-type action securing elements are formed respectively on ornamentation bases and caps so that a number of different ornamentation caps can be disposed for co-action with a single base to fabricate a number of different ornamentation assemblies. In one embodiment the rib is carried by a depending circumferential wall of the cap for co-action with a circumferential groove formed in the base, while in another embodiment the rib is carried by an upstanding circumferential wall of the base for co-action with a groove disposed peripherally about the cap. In other embodiments a disc-like intermediate cap is disposed between a base and a top cap. In another embodiment the intermediate member co-acts with the base and the top cap. In yet another embodiment the cap includes a pair of parallel ribs for co-action with an intermediate cap and the base member. The items of ornamentation may be either buttons with the base carrying an anchor or holes to facilitate securing the button to an article; or items of jewelry such as pins, broaches, rings, pendants, earrings, tie tacks and the like with suitable fastening means.

US Patent:

54149100, May 16, 1995

Filed:

Sep 30, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/129433

Inventors:

Michael Herman - Huntington NY

Assignee:

Berman Pearl Button Company, Inc. - New York NY

International Classification:

A44B 114

US Classification:

24113MP

Abstract:

Ornamental assemblies are formed by snap-type action securing elements formed respectively on ornamental bases and caps so that a number of different caps can be attached to a single base to fabricate a number of different assemblies. The assembly has a hollow cap element having top and side walls. The side walls have inner and outer surfaces-which co-terminate at an edge lip. A collar is attached about the inner surface of the side walls of said cap element at the edge lip. A base element is attached to the collar by means for snapping the base element and the collar together. The items of ornamentation may be buttons, buckles or items of jewelry.

US Patent:

51952203, Mar 23, 1993

Filed:

Feb 28, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/847760

Inventors:

Michael Herman - Huntington NY

Assignee:

Herman Pearl Button Co., Inc. - New York NY

International Classification:

A44B 1100

US Classification:

24163R

Abstract:

Rib and groove snap-type action securing elements are formed respectively on buckle bases and caps so that a number of different buckle caps can be disposed for co-action with a single base to fabricate a number of different buckle assemblies. In one embodimenmt the rib is carried by a depending circumferential wall of the cap for co-action with a circumferential groove formed in the base, while in another embodiment the rib is carried by an upstanding circumferential wall of the base for co-action with a groove disposed peripherally about the cap. In other embodiments a disk-like intermediate cap is disposed between a base and a top cap formed with a surrounding depending wall with a bead along its lower edge for co-action with the lower edge of the base. In yet another embodiment the intermediate member is also formed with a depending circumferential wall terminating in a circumferential bead which co-acts with a lower edge of the base and with a groove on its outer surface that co-acts with a bead proximate the lower edge of the top cap. In yet another embodiment the cap includes a pair of parallel disposed ribs one for co-action with a disc-like intermediate cap and one for co-action with the base member.

US Patent:

55265510, Jun 18, 1996

Filed:

Sep 19, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/308649

Inventors:

Michael Herman - Huntington NY

Assignee:

Herman Pearl Button Co., Inc. - New York NY

International Classification:

A44B 104

US Classification:

24113MP

Abstract:

Ornamental assemblies are formed by a snap-type action interconnector formed respectively on bases and ornamental caps so that a number of different caps can be removably attached to a base to produce a composite assembly. The assembly has a decorative cap element, an interconnector and a base. The assembly can form a button, a necklace, an item of jewelry or the like.

US Patent:

55421571, Aug 6, 1996

Filed:

May 26, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/249447

Inventors:

Michael Herman - Huntington NY

Assignee:

Herman Pearl Button Company, Inc. - New York NY

International Classification:

A44B 104

US Classification:

24113MP

Abstract:

Ornamental assemblies for buttons and athletic shoes are formed by snap-type action securing elements formed respectively on bases and ornamental caps so that a number of different caps can be removably attached to a single base to make a number of different assemblies. The assembly has a hollow cap element having top and side walls. The side walls have inner and outer surfaces which co-terminate at an edge lip. In one embodiment, a fabric covered base is attached to the cap by means for snapping the base and the cap together. In another embodiment, the base is in the form of a projection molded to and extending from an athletic shoe.

US Patent:

53157397, May 31, 1994

Filed:

Apr 7, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/044263

Inventors:

Michael Herman - Huntington NY

Assignee:

Herman Pearl Button Co., Inc. - New York NY

International Classification:

A44B 104

US Classification:

24113MP

Abstract:

Snap-type action securing elements are formed respectively on ornamentation bases and caps so that a number of different ornamentation caps can be disposed for co-action with a single base to fabricate a number of different ornamentation assemblies. The items of ornamentation may be either buttons with the base carrying an anchor or holes to facilitate securing the button to an article; or items of jewelry such as pins, broaches, rings, pendants, earrings, tie tacks and the like with suitable fastening means.