Patents by Inventor Simon Andrew TORRY

Simon Andrew TORRY 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).

  • Curing method for polyether
    Patent number: 9815933
    Abstract: This invention relates to a novel curing method of oligomers, using metal triflates, and particularly to the curing of hydroxyl terminated elastomers to achieve crosslinked polymers. The method finds particular use as an alternative cure methodology to replace isocyanate curing. There is further provided a cured and crosslinked polymer binder, which is particularly suitable and compatible for use with energetic materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: QINETIQ LIMITED
    Inventors: Simon Andrew Torry, Anthony Vernon Cunliffe, David Arthur Tod
  • CURING METHOD FOR POLYETHER
    Publication number: 20170009004
    Abstract: This invention relates to a novel curing method of oligomers, using metal triflates, and particularly to the curing of hydroxyl terminated elastomers to achieve crosslinked polymers. The method finds particular use as an alternative cure methodology to replace isocyanate curing. There is further provided a cured and crosslinked polymer binder, which is particularly suitable and compatible for use with energetic materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventors: Simon Andrew TORRY, Anthony Vernon CUNLIFFE, David Arthur TOD