Patents by Inventor Ronald L. Swain

Ronald L. Swain 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).

  • Adhesive plasters
    Patent number: 4087573
    Abstract: Adhesive plaster compositions are provided by treating particles of Y.sub.2 O.sub.3, Eu.sub.2 O.sub.3, Gd.sub.2 O.sub.3 or Nd.sub.2 O.sub.3 with dilute acid solutions. The resulting compositions have been found to spontaneously harden into rigid reticulated masses resembling plaster of Paris. Upon heating, the hardened material is decomposed into the oxide, yet retains the reticulated rigid structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1975
    Date of Patent: May 2, 1978
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the United States Department of Energy
    Inventors: Cressie E. Holcombe, Jr., Ronald L. Swain, John G. Banker, Charlene C. Edwards