Patents by Inventor Anthony HOULT

Anthony HOULT 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).

  • HIGH STRENGTH POLYMER METAL COMPOSITES AND METHODS OF MAKING THEREOF
    Publication number: 20200055258
    Abstract: The present invention provides polymer-metal composites free of adhesives and methods of making same. In particular, the present invention takes advantage of a unique metallic bonding surface created by exposure to a laser whereby micron-sized fragments are fixed to the metallic bonding surface such that a high strength bond with polymeric material is created upon exposure to a second laser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2018
    Publication date: February 20, 2020
    Inventors: Anthony HOULT, Katrin WOLF
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD OF LASER MARKING PRODUCE
    Publication number: 20170239754
    Abstract: The present invention provides systems and methods for laser marking of produce with a laser beam with a center wavelength in the mid-infra-red region without the need for additional surface agents or chemicals to enhance the marking. The present invention further provides produce marked by a laser beam with a center wavelength in the mid-infra-red regions that is free of any additional surface agents or chemicals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2015
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventor: Anthony HOULT