Patents by Inventor Keith E. Mead

Keith E. Mead 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).

  • Combination moisture and hydrogen getter
    Patent number: 4405487
    Abstract: A combination moisture and hydrogen getter comprises(a) a moisture getter comprising a readily oxidizable metal; and(b) a hydrogen getter comprising (i) a solid acetylenic compound and (ii) a hydrogenation catalyst. A method of scavenging moisture from a closed container uses the combination moisture and hydrogen getter to irreversibly chemically reduce the moisture and chemically bind the resultant hydrogen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1982
    Date of Patent: September 20, 1983
    Inventors: Larry A. Harrah, Keith E. Mead, Henry M. Smith
  • Penetration resistant barrier
    Patent number: 4049864
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a barrier for resisting penetration by such as hand tools and oxy-acetylene cutting torches. The barrier comprises a layer of firebrick, which is preferably epoxy impregnated sandwiched between inner and outer layers of steel. Between the firebrick and steel are layers of resilient rubber-like filler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1976
    Date of Patent: September 20, 1977
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the United States Energy Research and Development Administration
    Inventors: William R. Hoover, Keith E. Mead, Henry K. Street