Patents by Inventor Thomas M. Zagula

Thomas M. Zagula 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).

  • Patent number: 8381631
    Abstract: Laminate armor and methods of manufacturing laminate armor. Specifically, laminate armor plates comprising a commercially pure titanium layer and a titanium alloy layer bonded to the commercially pure titanium outer layer are disclosed, wherein an average thickness of the titanium alloy inner layer is about four times an average thickness of the commercially pure titanium outer layer. In use, the titanium alloy layer is positioned facing an area to be protected. Additionally, roll-bonding methods for manufacturing laminate armor plates are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC
    Inventors: Henry S. Chu, Thomas M. Lillo, Thomas M. Zagula