Patents by Inventor David H. Atton

David H. Atton 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).

  • Blast attenuating containers
    Patent number: 6112931
    Abstract: An aircraft cargo container adapted to provide blast attenuation in the event of an explosion within the container comprises panels (2,3) of blast resistant material joined together by joint means (4,5) which are adapted to provide a relatively rigid joint udner normal handling conditions, but which provide a relatively flexible hinged joint capable of transmitting tensile loads between the panels under blast conditions. Additional reinforcement may be provided by a lattice of high tensile strength straps 6 substantially surrounding the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2000
    Assignee: Royal Ordnance PLC
    Inventors: Ian A. Booth, David H. Atton, Robert W. Ince, Stephanie M. Hickford