Patents by Inventor Frantisek Kucera

Frantisek Kucera 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).

  • Publication number: 20160221303
    Abstract: A material for ballistic protection includes multiple compact layers of ballistic fiber and, between the layers of ballistic fibers, inserted at least one intermediate layer of non-Newtonian fluid exhibiting an increase in viscosity resulting from an increase in shear stress optionally containing particles having the size of from 1 to 700 nm or antiplasticizing agents. The intermediate layer is placed either directly between layers of ballistic fiber or between the layers on a packing or a perforated packing or applied on a fabric. A method of preparation of the material is also disclosed. This material is flexible and has a low weight and can be used, in particular, for bulletproof vests, combat helmets, personal body armor and/or for shielding light infantry and passenger automobiles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2014
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Applicant: BRNO UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Josef JANCAR, Jiri TOCHACEK, Petr POLACEK, Frantisek KUCERA, Lucy VOJTOVA
  • Publication number: 20160215136
    Abstract: An abrasion resistant material includes a polymeric matrix composite, preferably an amorphous thermoplastic or a resin containing homogenously dispersed nanoparticles ranging in size from 1 to 50 nm, further combined with clusters of the nanoparticles, or a combination of nanoparticles of different sizes within the above-stated range. A method of preparation of, and automotive parts containing, this material are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2014
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Applicant: BRNO UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Josef Jancar, Radka Balkova, Petr Polacek, Frantisek Kucera