Patents by Inventor Billie Jean Theide

Billie Jean Theide 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).

  • Colored metal clay and colored metals
    Publication number: 20030205107
    Abstract: A composition for forming metal objects includes (a) first particles containing a jewelry-metal, and (b) second particles containing a refractory metal oxide. The composition allows the preparation of jewelry-metal in a large variety of colors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2003
    Publication date: November 6, 2003
    Applicant: Board of Trustees of University of Illinois
    Inventors: Billie Jean Theide, Rimas T. VisGirda
  • Colored metal clay and colored metals
    Patent number: 6572670
    Abstract: A composition for forming metal objects includes (a) first particles containing a jewelry-metal, and (b) second particles containing a refractory metal oxide. The composition allows the preparation of jewelry-metal in a large variety of colors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2003
    Assignee: Board of Trustees of University of Illinois
    Inventors: Billie Jean Theide, Rimas T. VisGirda