Patents by Inventor Celia M. Blum

Celia M. Blum 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).

  • Composite cryogenic tank apparatus
    Patent number: 5419139
    Abstract: An aerospace vehicle fuel pressure, or cryogen tank apparatus includes a tank load bearing wall of composite laminate construction that is lined with a film laminate liner that includes at least two metalized layers bonded with adhesive with the metalized coatings facing each other. The liner is bonded to the load bearing wall with an adhesive. The improved tank apparatus is able to withstand extreme pressure and extreme temperature conditions, and while containing cryogens such as liquid helium and liquid hydrogen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 30, 1995
    Assignee: Martin Marietta Corporation
    Inventors: Celia M. Blum, Ellis C. Seal, Elizabeth P. Kirn