Thermal Shields; Thermal Linings (i.e., For Dissipating Heat From Gamma Radiation Which Would Otherwise Heat An Outer Biological Shield); Thermal Insulation [g21c-11/08] Patents (Class 976/DIG160)

Digests

Consisting of a nonmetallic layer of insulating material [g21c-11/08b] (Class 976/DIG161)
Consisting of one or more metallic layers [g21c-11/08d] (Class 976/DIG162)
Consisting of a combination of nonmetallic and metallic layers (e.g., metal-sand-metal-concrete) [g21c-11/08e] (Class 976/DIG164)
Consisting of a stagnant or a circulating fluid [g21c-11/08f] (Class 976/DIG165)
  • Composite thermal insulation structure
    Patent number: 5674585
    Abstract: A composite thermal insulation structure particularly suited for gas turbine engine applications is disclosed. An aspect of the present invention includes a composite thermal insulation structure having a backing, a ceramic pile woven substantially perpendicular into the backing, and a ceramic matrix material infiltrated in the ceramic fiber pile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 7, 1997
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph H. Ewing, Jr., Saed Safai