Patents by Inventor Edward A. Kure

Edward A. Kure 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).

  • Tension-compression member
    Patent number: 4300410
    Abstract: Light weight component (FIG. 1) comprising hollow, tubular member (A) with load transmission means (B) at its ends and filaments (E) in a plastic matrix C encircling the member and transmission means may be used as tension compression member. The tubular member preferably is a pultrusion adapted to contain sufficient filaments to tensilely strengthen the component. The component may be made, for example, by winding or wrapping filaments about the member while load transmission means are at its ends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 1980
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1981
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventors: Narasimhan Raghupathi, Edward A. Kure