Patents by Inventor Faye Smith

Faye Smith 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).

  • Method for bonding thermoplastics
    Publication number: 20050184053
    Abstract: A method for bonding thermoplastic substrates is provided. A thin, porous, resistive heater is provided between layers of thermoplastic substrates to be bonded in the absence of an adhesive. The fabric heater is in intimate contact with the substrates at the joint by application of pressure. When the heater is energized, the thermoplastic material at the joint is melted or softened, and becomes uniformly distributed in the weld. After cooling, the fabric heater remains within the weld area and provides increased reinforcement to the weld bond.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2004
    Publication date: August 25, 2005
    Inventors: Andrew Wilkinson, Faye Smith, Andrew Miller