Patents by Inventor Thomas Curl

Thomas Curl 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).

  • Nano-Porous Coatings and Making Methods
    Publication number: 20120082831
    Abstract: Methods for depositing multiple layers of nanoporous coatings and systems that implement those methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2011
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Applicant: AGILTRON, INC.
    Inventors: Qingwu Wang, Sangyup Song, Vincent DiFilippo, Thomas Curl
  • Horseshoe including calks
    Publication number: 20050161233
    Abstract: The present invention teaches a horseshoe including a plurality of calks for enhancing traction. The calks are located on sloped interior side wall portions of the horseshoe. Each calk includes a small rounded leading end and a rearwardly and outwardly tapered surface for permitting the horseshoe to slide forwards during the braking or planting phase of the gait cycle. Further, each calk includes a grab surface on the trailing end for enhancing traction during the propulsive or thrust phase of the gait cycle. The horseshoe of the present invention can reduce the magnitude of the shock loads experienced by a horse during the hoof planting phase by sliding slightly on the hoof lands, and improve traction with the rear grab surface during the propulsive phase of the gait cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2004
    Publication date: July 28, 2005
    Applicant: Thoro'Bred Racing Plate Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Edwin Kinney, Thomas Curl