Patents by Inventor Peter T. Finden

Peter T. Finden 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).

  • Novel liquid metal seal on zirconium or hafnium reduction apparatus
    Patent number: 4983215
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the reduction of zirconium and hafnium tetrachloride by magnesium or sodium metal and, more particularly, to an improved reaction vessel design for the reduction reaction including a novel liquid metal seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 8, 1991
    Assignee: Teledyne Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald E. Walsh, Jr., Te-Lin Yau, Peter T. Finden
  • Titanium alloys
    Patent number: 4067734
    Abstract: Disclosed are alloys of titanium possessing improved combinations of strength, toughness and stress corrosion resistance. These titanium alloys contain from 3.8 to 5.3% Al, up to 4.0% Zr, 2.5 to 4.25% Mo, 2.5 to 4.25% V, up to 1.25% Fe, up to 2.2% Cr and up to 1.0% Ni.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1974
    Date of Patent: January 10, 1978
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Roland E. Curtis, Peter T. Finden