Patents by Inventor Jack E. Dyer

Jack E. Dyer 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 isogrid structures for parabolic surfaces
    Patent number: 6064352
    Abstract: The invention relates to high stiffness parabolic structures utilizing integral reinforced grids. The parabolic structures implement the use of isogrid structures which incorporate unique and efficient orthotropic patterns for efficient stiffness and structural stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2000
    Assignees: TRW Inc., Composite Optics Inc.
    Inventors: Edward M. Silverman, William E. Boyd, Jr., Marvin D. Rhodes, Jack E. Dyer
  • Structurally damped bolt
    Patent number: 4296839
    Abstract: A damping device comprising a first element in the form of a bolt whose central rod portion, as a spring, forms a primary load path between structural elements between which the damping device is mounted, with a damping element of viscoelastic material loaded in shear between a pair of sleeves and forming a secondary load path, in parallel, with the primary load path to damp vibrations in the structural members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1979
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1981
    Assignee: General Dynamics Corporation
    Inventors: Robert C. Peller, Jack E. Dyer