Patents by Inventor Francois Bognandi

Francois Bognandi 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 of manufacturing a gun barrel provided with a lining
    Patent number: 5348598
    Abstract: A gun barrel lining made of composite material having refractory fiber reinforcement and a ceramic matrix, the fiber reinforcement comprises a cylindrical inner portion constituted by a three-dimensional fiber texture and a cylindrical outer portion surrounding the inner portion and having the same axis, the outer portion being constituted by a strip wound around the inner portion, and the inner and outer portions being codensified by the ceramic matrix.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 20, 1994
    Assignee: Societe Europeenne De Propulsion
    Inventors: Michel Vives, Pierre Taveau, Georges Habarou, Francois Bognandi