Patents by Inventor George E. McManis

George E. McManis 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).

  • Electrochemical synthesis of ternary phosphides
    Patent number: 4637864
    Abstract: This invention comprises a method of synthesizing ternary phosphide compos of the general formula M(II)M(IV)P.sub.2 by fused salt electrolysis in which a melt powder mixture containing phosphorus compounds is introduced into an electrolytic apparatus containing a liquid group II metal cathode and a group IV metal or semiconductor source. Electrolysis occurs under controlled conditions in which oxygen is excluded as an impurity to produce the desired ternary phosphide compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 1986
    Date of Patent: January 20, 1987
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Josephine Covino, George E. McManis
  • Lithium composite anode
    Patent number: 4632889
    Abstract: An elemental lithium-lithium alloy composite anode capable of high current ensity discharge for battery applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 1985
    Date of Patent: December 30, 1986
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: George E. McManis, Aaron N. Fletcher, Dan E. Bliss