Patents by Inventor Terry T. Moyer

Terry T. Moyer 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).

  • Dilatant powder coated fabric and containment articles formed therefrom
    Patent number: 5776839
    Abstract: A fabric for use in the formation of a containment structure is provided. The fabric is formed by an arrangement of high tenacity polymer fibers. The fibers are at least partially coated with a powder which exhibits dilatant properties when hit by a moving article. Such powder is preferably nonlaminar in particle geometry and is more preferably characterized by fractal dimensionality. Among the contemplated uses for such fabric are automotive airbags and turbine engine safety wrappings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 7, 1998
    Assignee: Milliken Research Corporation
    Inventors: Louis Dischler, Terry T. Moyer, Jimmy B. Henson