Patents by Inventor Glen Donald Ayrton

Glen Donald Ayrton 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).

  • Carbon fibre panels with laser formed holes
    Patent number: 5741456
    Abstract: A layer 1 is formed from carbon fibre strands that are pre-impregnated with epoxy resin to hold the fibers together. The strands of carbon fiber that make up the layer 1 comprise eight uni-directional sub layers that are assembled with their strands extending at different angles to each other. The assembled sub-layers that are impregnated with epoxy resin are then baked under pressure in an autoclave to form a composite layer 1. A laser is then used to burn through the layer to make the holes 2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 21, 1998
    Assignee: Hurel DuBois UK Limited
    Inventor: Glen Donald Ayrton