Patents by Inventor James D. Colton

James D. Colton 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).

  • Blast-resistant window screen system
    Patent number: 8156698
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system for window blast protection. The system includes a first material, which is either elastomeric or non-elastomeric, which is bonded to a second material, which is elastomeric when the first material is non-elastomeric, and is non-elastomeric when the first material is elastomeric. The system also includes a cover for protecting the materials, where the cover releases the materials in response to the pressure impact of an explosive blast. The second material is anchored to the inside of the cover. When the system is in use, the system further includes a bonding agent for bonding the first material to a film attached to the inner surface of the window and an anchoring means for anchoring the outside of the cover to a frame or wall surrounding the window.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: SRI International
    Inventors: James D. Colton, Gary R. Greenfield, Paul Zuanich
  • Blast-resistant window screen system
    Publication number: 20100272928
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system for window blast protection. The system includes a first material, which is either elastomeric or non-elastomeric, which is bonded to a second material, which is elastomeric when the first material is non-elastomeric, and is non-elastomeric when the first material is elastomeric. The system also includes a cover for protecting the materials, where the cover releases the materials in response to the pressure impact of an explosive blast. The second material is anchored to the inside of the cover. When the system is in use, the system further includes a bonding agent for bonding the first material to a film attached to the inner surface of the window and an anchoring means for anchoring the outside of the cover to a frame or wall surrounding the window.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2007
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Inventors: James D. Colton, Gary R. Greenfield, Paul Zuanich
  • Container for explosive device
    Patent number: 7036418
    Abstract: A container for explosive devices comprising inner and outer containment vessels, each having an access port, is described. The access ports can be rotated in and out of alignment by rotating at least one of the containment vessels. The container serves to enclose, control, and suppress the explosive blast forces, biologically and/or chemically hazardous agents, and fireball resulting from detonation of an explosive device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Assignee: SRI International
    Inventors: Gary Greenfield, Paul R. Gefken, James D. Colton
  • Container for explosive device
    Publication number: 20030209133
    Abstract: A container for explosive devices comprising inner and outer containment vessels, each having an access port, is described. The access ports can be rotated in and out of alignment by rotating at least one of the containment vessels. The container serves to enclose, control, and suppress the explosive blast forces, biologically and/or chemically hazardous agents, and fireball resulting from detonation of an explosive device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2001
    Publication date: November 13, 2003
    Applicant: SRI International
    Inventors: Gary Greenfield, Paul R. Gefken, James D. Colton