Fairport, NY, United States of America

Richard Norman Kelley

This inventor holds 2 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Eastman-Kodak Company. Active years: 1978-1979.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Richard Norman Kelley. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/richard-norman-kelley

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile


% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.0

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 83(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:


Years Active: 1978-1979

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2 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Innovations of Richard Norman Kelley

Introduction

Richard Norman Kelley is an accomplished inventor based in Fairport, NY (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of photographic materials, holding a total of 2 patents. His work focuses on enhancing the performance and functionality of photographic elements through innovative compositions.

Latest Patents

Kelley’s latest patents include a "Photographic silver halide element with a layer of sulfonated polymer." This invention discloses microgel compositions that are useful for preparing electrically conductive or antistatic layers in radiation-sensitive materials, particularly in photographic materials. The compositions consist of an aqueous dispersion of a sulfonated crosslinked polymer, which is preferably mixed with a binder. The polymer particles average less than one micron in diameter. Additionally, he has developed a "Silver halide element with an antistatic layer." This patent describes antistatic compositions that comprise a highly crosslinked vinylbenzyl quaternary ammonium polymer and a hydrophobic binder. These elements, especially photographic ones, feature a layer of the antistatic compositions characterized by a binder to antistatic polymer ratio of about 10:1 to 1:1. The compositions are noted for their high conductivity in thin layers and their ability to retain substantial conductivity at low relative humidity.

Career Highlights

Richard Norman Kelley is associated with the Eastman Kodak Company, where he has contributed to advancements in photographic technology. His work has been instrumental in developing materials that improve the quality and reliability of photographic elements.

Collaborations

Kelley has collaborated with Gerald A. Campbell, further enhancing the innovative efforts within the field of photographic materials.

Conclusion

Richard Norman Kelley’s contributions to photographic technology through his patents demonstrate his commitment to innovation in the field. His work continues to influence the development of advanced photographic materials.

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