Patents by Inventor Keith Sharp

Keith Sharp 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).

  • Three dimensional woven lattices as multi-functional heat exchanger
    Patent number: 10982913
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to devices formed from three dimensional (3D) structures composed of wires, yarns of wires, or 3D printed structures. The devices of the present invention offer the potential for 3D structures with multiple properties optimized concurrently, using optimization within the 3D manufacturing constraints. The 3D structures of the present invention include multiple properties that are optimized for heat transfer applications. The present invention also includes the methods for optimization of the 3D woven lattices as well as methods of use of the 3D woven lattices in heat transfer applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignees: The Johns Hopkins University, Saertex USA, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin J. Hemker, Timothy P. Weihs, Stephen Ryan, Longyu Zhao, Seunghyun Ha, Yong Zhang, Sen Lin, James K. Guest, Keith Sharp
  • THREE DIMENSIONAL WOVEN LATTICES AS MULTI-FUNCTIONAL HEAT EXCHANGER
    Publication number: 20160363389
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to devices formed from three dimensional (3D) structures composed of wires, yarns of wires, or 3D printed structures. The devices of the present invention offer the potential for 3D structures with multiple properties optimized concurrently, using optimization within the 3D manufacturing constraints. The 3D structures of the present invention include multiple properties that are optimized for heat transfer applications. The present invention also includes the methods for optimization of the 3D woven lattices as well as methods of use of the 3D woven lattices in heat transfer applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2016
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Inventors: Kevin J. Hemker, Timothy P. Weihs, Stephen Ryan, Longyu Zhao, Seunghyun Ha, Yong Zhang, Sen Lin, James K. Guest, Keith Sharp
  • ADAPTIVE CRASH STRUCTURE FOR A VEHICLE AND ASSOCIATED VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20140207340
    Abstract: An adaptive crash structure for a vehicle includes a deformation element arranged in a region of a wheel housing of the vehicle, and an interruption system, wherein the deformation element and the interruption system are constructed so as to be able to change from a deactivated state to an activated state, wherein in the deactivated state the deformation element permits movement of a wheel housed in the wheel housing, and wherein in the activated state the deformation element causes the wheel to assume a predetermined position and the interruption system prevents a change of the position of the wheel to be transmitted to a steering wheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2014
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: Audi AG
    Inventors: Peter Kunsch, Carsten Klinkert, Keith Sharp, Stefan Uhlar