Patents by Inventor Irvin Helton

Irvin Helton 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).

  • Composite armor panel and method of manufacturing same
    Publication number: 20070017359
    Abstract: A composite armor panel and method of manufacturing the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, a plurality of ceramic spheres are positioned in contact with an armor substrate. A polyurea layer is interposed between the plurality of ceramic spheres such that the polyurea layer partially encapsulates the plurality of ceramic spheres and bonds the plurality of ceramic spheres to the armor substrate. The plurality of ceramic spheres are partially exposed and oriented in a direction of anticipated impact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2005
    Publication date: January 25, 2007
    Inventors: Raymond Gamache, Irvin Helton, Michael Cork