Patents by Inventor Larry R. Visser

Larry R. Visser 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).

  • Ceramic oxide pre-forms, metal matrix composites, and methods for making the same
    Publication number: 20020088599
    Abstract: Ceramic oxide pre-forms comprising substantially continuous, ceramic oxide fibers, and methods for making the same. The ceramic oxide pre-forms are useful, for example, as in making metal matrix composites reinforced with substantially continuous, ceramic oxide fibers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2001
    Publication date: July 11, 2002
    Inventors: Sarah J. Davis, Scott R. Holloway, William J. Satzer, John D. Skildum, Larry R. Visser, Ernest R. Waite
  • Metal matrix composites and methods for making the same
    Publication number: 20020086165
    Abstract: Metal matrix composites reinforced with ceramic oxide pre-forms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2001
    Publication date: July 4, 2002
    Inventors: Sarah J. Davis, Scott R. Hollway, William J. Satzer, John D. Skildum, Larry R. Visser, Ernest R. Waite
  • Ceramic oxide pre-forms, metal matrix composites, and methods for making the same
    Publication number: 20020079604
    Abstract: Ceramic oxide pre-forms comprising substantially continuous, alpha alumina fibers, and methods for making the same. The ceramic oxide pre-forms are useful, for example, as in making metal matrix composites reinforced with substantially continuous, alpha alumina fibers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2001
    Publication date: June 27, 2002
    Inventors: Sarah J. Davis, Scott R. Holloway, William J. Satzer, John D. Skildum, Larry R. Visser, Ernest R. Waite
  • Candle filter
    Patent number: 5849375
    Abstract: Fluid permeable candle filter comprising a self supporting tube a filter layer and a filter layer. The self supporting tube comprises ceramic oxide fibers and silicate ceramic oxide bonding phase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1998
    Assignees: Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company, Hexcel Corporation
    Inventors: Robert G. Smith, Joseph H. Eaton, Edward M. Fischer, Larry R. Visser, Venecia M. Grobelny, Kevin D. McVicker
  • Filter material
    Patent number: 5780126
    Abstract: Fluid permeable filter material comprising a self supporting fluid permeable wall and a fluid permeable filter layer. The self supporting wall comprises ceramic oxide fibers, ceramic oxide particles, and silicate ceramic oxide bonding phase. The filter layer comprises non-woven ceramic oxide fibers and silicate ceramic oxide bonding phase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1998
    Assignees: Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing, Hexcel Corporation
    Inventors: Robert G. Smith, Joseph H. Eaton, Edward M. Fischer, Larry R. Visser, Venecia M. Grobelny, Kevin D. McVicker