Patents by Inventor Theodore T. Racchi

Theodore T. Racchi 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).

  • Method of producing reinforced composite materials
    Patent number: 5199481
    Abstract: A method for producing a reinforced composite material. A molten matrix metal is heated to a temperature substantially greater than the melting point of the matrix metal. The matrix metal is poured into a mold containing a mass of reinforcing material, and an oxide layer formed from said molten matrix metal is ruptured so that the molten matrix metal infiltrates the mass of reinforcing material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 6, 1993
    Inventors: John M. Corwin, Stewart T. Harman, Kenton F. Michaels, Theodore T. Racchi, deceased, Robert B. Andrusyszyn, legal representative
  • Integral silencer pad and water deflector
    Patent number: 4646864
    Abstract: An engine compartment sound and water shield pad fabricated of a material which provides sound and vibration control and which has an integrally formed waterproof drain tray portion. The pad is particularly suited to be carried on the underside of a vehicle hood panel which is provided with louvers to facilitate the flow of air through an engine compartment enclosed by the hood.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1985
    Date of Patent: March 3, 1987
    Assignee: Chrysler Motors Corporation
    Inventor: Theodore T. Racchi