Patents by Inventor Ian R. Scholes

Ian R. Scholes 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).

  • Alloy for coins
    Patent number: 4644674
    Abstract: A coin, a coin blank or metal strip for the production of a coin or a coin blank having as its surface a copper based alloy containing between 15% and 30% (by wt) zinc, between 2% and 7% (by wt) tin and, optionally, between 2% and 7% (by wt) nickel. The alloy is gold-colored, tarnish resistant, fabricable and wear resistant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1984
    Date of Patent: February 24, 1987
    Assignee: The Deputy Master and Controller Royal Mint
    Inventors: George R. Burrows, Ian R. Scholes