Patents by Inventor Joseph L. Schiltz

Joseph L. Schiltz 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).

  • Connection termination for composite rods
    Patent number: 5525003
    Abstract: This invention relates to an improved termination connection for advanced fiber composite cables of the type comprised of fibers fixed in a matrix binder. In particular, the composite cable is provided with one or more ribs of tension wound binder impregnated fiber cured on the end portion thereof. Potting material is secured over the ribs at the end of the cable preferably having a parabolically curved outwardly tapered contour to distribute the longitudinal and transverse forces over the fibers in the cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 11, 1996
    Assignee: Conoco Inc.
    Inventors: Jerry G. Williams, Randall G. Ivie, Joseph L. Schiltz