Patents by Inventor Andrew David FOREMAN

Andrew David FOREMAN 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).

  • Materials comprising shape memory alloy wires and methods of making these materials
    Patent number: 11926719
    Abstract: Some embodiments relate to non-woven composite materials, methods of making and uses thereof, including articles including the composite structures. More particularly, some embodiments relates to non-woven composite materials possessing desirable impact performance and penetration resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: QINETIQ LIMITED
    Inventors: Andrew David Foreman, Charlotte Bree Meeks, Robert West
  • Products comprising reinforcing fibres and shape memory alloy wires and methods of making thereof
    Patent number: 11358308
    Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to a three-dimensional (3D) preform including reinforcing fibres and shape memory alloys (SMA) wires and a composite material including a polymer matrix with a 3D-preform embedded therein, wherein the 3D-preform includes reinforcing fibres and shape memory alloy (SMA) wires.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: QINETIQ LIMITED
    Inventors: Andrew David Foreman, Charlotte Bree Meeks, Robert West
  • Composite materials
    Patent number: 11198924
    Abstract: A fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) composite structure incorporates a woven preform containing tows of carbon or other advanced fibres and wires of shape memory alloy (SMA). The SMA wires are capable of absorbing much larger amounts of strain energy than the conventional components of FRP composites and hence enhance the impact resistance of the structure. The woven form incorporates the SMA into the structure in an optimum manner in terms of handling and performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Inventors: Lakshman Chandrasekaran, Andrew David Foreman
  • PRODUCTS COMPRISING REINFORCING FIBRES AND SHAPE MEMORY ALLOY WIRES AND METHODS OF MAKING THEREOF
    Publication number: 20210146576
    Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to a three-dimensional (3D) preform including reinforcing fibres and shape memory alloys (SMA) wires and a composite material including a polymer matrix with a 3D-preform embedded therein, wherein the 3D-preform includes reinforcing fibres and shape memory alloy (SMA) wires.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2018
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Inventors: Andrew David FOREMAN, Charlotte Bree MEEKS, Robert WEST
  • MATERIALS COMPRISING SHAPE MEMORY ALLOY WIRES AND METHODS OF MAKING THESE MATERIALS
    Publication number: 20210139657
    Abstract: The present invention relates to non-woven composite materials, methods of making and uses thereof, including articles comprising said composite structures. More particularly, the present invention relates to non-woven composite materials possessing desirable impact performance and penetration resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2018
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Inventors: Andrew David FOREMAN, Charlotte Bree MEEKS, Robert WEST
  • COMPOSITE MATERIAL COMPRISING METALLIC WIRES AND METHOD FOR FABRICATION THEREOF
    Publication number: 20200362124
    Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to a composite material comprising a polymer matrix having reinforcing fibres and metallic wires embedded therein, articles including the composite material and methods of fabrication of the composite material and articles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2019
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Inventors: Charlotte Bree MEEKS, Andrew David FOREMAN, Abdul-Salam KADDOUR