Patents by Inventor Robert Terence Smith

Robert Terence Smith 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).

  • Production of porous articles
    Publication number: 20040253279
    Abstract: An aqueous dispersion of ceramic particles and containing a polymerisable monomer was foamed before polymerisation, e.g., using a catalyst and initiator, was started.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2004
    Publication date: December 16, 2004
    Applicant: Dytech Corporation Limited
    Inventors: Robert Terence Smith, Rodney Martin Sambrook
  • Production of ceramic articles
    Patent number: 5772953
    Abstract: A water soluble acrylate is polymerised to bind ceramic particles in a dispersion. The polymer is then burned away.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 30, 1998
    Assignee: Dytech Corporation, Ltd.
    Inventors: Rodney Martin Sambrook, Robert Terence Smith
  • Production of porous articles
    Patent number: 5705448
    Abstract: A gas generating substance is added to an aqueous dispersion containing refractory particles and a polymerizable monomer and the pressure and/or temperature are adjusted so that the substance generates the gas before the polymerization gets underway; to control the formation of pores.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 6, 1998
    Assignee: Dytech Corporation Limited
    Inventors: Rodney Martin Sambrook, Robert Terence Smith