Patents by Inventor James R. Krove

James R. Krove 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).

  • Vacuum bagging process for fiber reinforced thermoplastics
    Patent number: 4915896
    Abstract: A method of consolidating a fiber reinforced thermoplastic poly(arylene sulfide) composite by vacuum bagging. A fiber reinforced thermoplastic is placed between stainless steel sheets and then placed in a vacuum bag. A vacuum is applied to the bag and heat and pressure are applied to the layup to form a composite. A plurality of fiber reinforced sheets may be consolidated between a plurality of stainless steel sheets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 1987
    Date of Patent: April 10, 1990
    Assignee: Phillips Petroleum Company
    Inventors: Duane M. Rachal, James R. Krove