Patents by Inventor James A. Colpo

James A. Colpo 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).

  • Joining metal-polymer-metal laminate sections
    Patent number: 5160771
    Abstract: A metal-polymer-metal laminate is made by joining adjacent laminate sections in a staggered relationship. Terminal portions of metal layers in a first laminate section are opposed to ends of fiber-reinforced polymer layers in a second laminate section. End portions of fiber-reinforced polymer layers in the first laminate section are opposed to ends of metal layers in a second laminate section. The two laminate sections are then joined by an adhesive layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1992
    Assignee: Structural Laminates Company
    Inventors: Cynthia L. T. Lambing, James A. Colpo, William C. Herbein