Patents by Inventor Liam MCBRIERTY

Liam MCBRIERTY 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).

  • Wire forming of Shape-Memory Alloys (SMAs) or Negative Thermal Expansion (NTE) materials for use in an Energy Recovery System
    Publication number: 20200190645
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and method for or forming an elongated length of SMA or NTE material wire for use in an engine core, said system comprising a heat source adapted to cooperate with a base support; a wire holder support having a cavity to define a mould; said heat source is configured to receive the wire holder support to engage the base support; and the wire holder support holds part of the SMA or NTE material wire in the cavity such that on heating the part of the SMA or NTE material wire causes the SMA or NTE material wire shape to change to match the shape of the cavity mould.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2018
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventors: Keith WARREN, Liam MCBRIERTY