Patents by Inventor Francis J. Moran, Jr.

Francis J. Moran, Jr. 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).

  • Water ablative coating for drag reduction applications
    Patent number: 5488076
    Abstract: A paint for application to the exterior surface of waterborne vehicles indes a high molecular weight water soluble polymer with drag reducing properties which time releases into the fluid boundary layer immediately adjacent the vehicle surface to reduce turbulence and promote laminar flow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 1973
    Date of Patent: January 30, 1996
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Robert F. Supcoe, Francis J. Moran, Jr.