Patents by Inventor Peter Andrew FERRIN

Peter Andrew FERRIN 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).

  • Selective control of oxidation atmospheres in carbon fiber production
    Patent number: 11299824
    Abstract: A method for making carbon fiber in which the tensile strength of carbon fiber is increased without dehumidifying the ambient air that enters every oxidation oven in a multiple oxidation oven system. A positive effect on tensile strength is provided when ambient air entering only the first oven in a series of oxidation ovens is dehumidified. In addition, the ambient air entering the last oven is not dehumidified when one or more of the preceding oxidation ovens is operated with dehumidified air.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: HEXCEL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Peter Andrew Ferrin, Devon Cadwaladar Todd Thomas
  • SELECTIVE CONTROL OF OXIDATION ATMOSPHERES IN CARBON FIBER PRODUCTION
    Publication number: 20210054538
    Abstract: A method for making carbon fiber in which the tensile strength of carbon fiber is increased without dehumidifying the ambient air that enters every oxidation oven in a multiple oxidation oven system. A positive effect on tensile strength is provided when ambient air entering only the first oven in a series of oxidation ovens is dehumidified. In addition, the ambient air entering the last oven is not dehumidified when one or more of the preceding oxidation ovens is operated with dehumidified air.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2019
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Applicant: Hexcel Corporation
    Inventors: Peter Andrew FERRIN, Devon Cadwaladar Todd THOMAS