Patents by Inventor Jane S. Copes

Jane S. Copes 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).

  • Coating for ceramic composites
    Patent number: 5350447
    Abstract: A coating composition for use with ceramic composites to reduce gas permeability of the composites as well as provide an adhesive force to the composites. The coating composition comprises an aqueous dispersion of an aluminum phosphate precursor, silicon carbide, and aluminoborosilicate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 27, 1994
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Jane S. Copes
  • Ceramic composite of aluminoborosilicate fibers coated with several layers
    Patent number: 5260125
    Abstract: A coating composition for use with ceramic composites to reduce gas permeability of the composites as well as provide an adhesive force to the composites. The composite contains a base fabric of aluminoborosilicate fibers coated with first a carbonaceous layer, followed by a layer of silicon carbide, and a layer of a mixture of silicon carbide, aluminum phosphate, and aluminoborosilicate particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1993
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Jane S. Copes