Patents by Inventor John L. Ballif, III

John L. Ballif, III 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).

  • Alkali metal protective garment and composite material
    Patent number: 4223064
    Abstract: A protective garment and composite material providing satisfactory heat resistance and physical protection for articles and personnel exposed to hot molten alkali metals, such as sodium. Physical protection is provided by a continuous layer of nickel foil. Heat resistance is provided by an underlying backing layer of thermal insulation. Overlying outer layers of fireproof woven ceramic fibers are used to protect the foil during storage and handling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1979
    Date of Patent: September 16, 1980
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the United States Department of Energy
    Inventors: John L. Ballif, III, Wei W. Yuan