Patents by Inventor Thomas Yiu-Tai Tam

Thomas Yiu-Tai Tam 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).

  • High lap shear strength, low back face signature UD composite and the process of making
    Patent number: 11027501
    Abstract: Fabrication of ballistic resistant fibrous composites having improved ballistic resistance properties. More particularly, ballistic resistant fibrous composites having high interlaminar lap shear strength between component fiber plies or fiber layers, which correlates to low composite backface signature. The high lap shear strength, low backface signature composites are useful for the production of hard armor articles, including helmet armor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Thomas Yiu-Tai Tam, Brian Waring, Henry Gerard Ardiff, Bradley Grunden, David A. Hurst, John Armstrong Young, Ralf Klein, Brian Duane Arvidson
  • HIGH LAP SHEAR STRENGTH, LOW BACK FACE SIGNATURE UD COMPOSITE AND THE PROCESS OF MAKING
    Publication number: 20200307119
    Abstract: Fabrication of ballistic resistant fibrous composites having improved ballistic resistance properties. More particularly, ballistic resistant fibrous composites having high interlaminar lap shear strength between component fiber plies or fiber layers, which correlates to low composite backface signature. The high lap shear strength, low backface signature composites are useful for the production of hard armor articles, including helmet armor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2020
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: THOMAS YIU-TAI TAM, BRIAN WARING, HENRY GERARD ARDIFF, BRADLEY GRUNDEN, DAVID A. HURST, JOHN ARMSTRONG YOUNG, RALF KLEIN, BRIAN DUANE ARVIDSON
  • High lap shear strength, low back face signature UD composite and the process of making
    Patent number: 10562238
    Abstract: Fabrication of ballistic resistant fibrous composites having improved ballistic resistance properties. More particularly, ballistic resistant fibrous composites having high interlaminar lap shear strength between component fiber plies or fiber layers, which correlates to low composite backface signature. The high lap shear strength, low backface signature composites are useful for the production of hard armor articles, including helmet armor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Thomas Yiu-Tai Tam, Brian Waring, Henry Gerard Ardiff, Bradley Grunden, David A. Hurst, John Armstrong Young, Ralf Klein, Brian Duane Arvidson
  • HIGH LAP SHEAR STRENGTH, LOW BACK FACE SIGNATURE UD COMPOSITE AND THE PROCESS OF MAKING
    Publication number: 20180036963
    Abstract: Fabrication of ballistic resistant fibrous composites having improved ballistic resistance properties. More particularly, ballistic resistant fibrous composites having high interlaminar lap shear strength between component fiber plies or fiber layers, which correlates to low composite backface signature. The high lap shear strength, low backface signature composites are useful for the production of hard armor articles, including helmet armor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: THOMAS YIU-TAI TAM, BRIAN WARING, HENRY GERARD ARDIFF, BRADLEY GRUNDEN, DAVID A. HURST, JOHN ARMSTRONG YOUNG, RALF KLEIN, BRIAN DUANE ARVIDSON
  • Rigid structural and low back face signature ballistic UD/articles and method of making
    Patent number: 9880080
    Abstract: Fabrication of ballistic resistant fibrous composites having improved ballistic resistance properties. More particularly, ballistic resistant fibrous composites having enhanced a dynamic storage modulus, which correlates to low composite backface signature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Thomas Yiu-Tai Tam, John Armstrong Young, Ronnie Moore, David A. Hurst
  • High lap shear strength, low back face signature UD composite and the process of making
    Patent number: 9821515
    Abstract: Fabrication of ballistic resistant fibrous composites having improved ballistic resistance properties. More particularly, ballistic resistant fibrous composites having high interlaminar lap shear strength between component fiber plies or fiber layers, which correlates to low composite backface signature. The high lap shear strength, low backface signature composites are useful for the production of hard armor articles, including helmet armor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Thomas Yiu-Tai Tam, Brian Waring, Henry Gerard Ardiff, Bradley Grunden, David A. Hurst, John Armstrong Young, Ralf Klein, Brian Duane Arvidson
  • Rigid structure UHMWPE UD and composite and the process of making
    Patent number: 9718237
    Abstract: Fabrication of ballistic resistant fibrous composites having improved ballistic resistance properties. More particularly, ballistic resistant fibrous composites having enhanced flexural properties, which correlates to low composite backface signature. The composites are useful for the production of hard armor articles, including helmet armor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Thomas Yiu-Tai Tam, Brian Waring, Henry Gerard Ardiff, Bradley Grunden, John Armstrong Young, Ralf Klein, David A. Hurst, Brian Duane Arvidson
  • RIGID STRUCTURE UHMWPE UD AND COMPOSITE AND THE PROCESS OF MAKING
    Publication number: 20160200040
    Abstract: Fabrication of ballistic resistant fibrous composites having improved ballistic resistance properties. More particularly, ballistic resistant fibrous composites having enhanced flexural properties, which correlates to low composite backface signature. The composites are useful for the production of hard armor articles, including helmet armor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2015
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: THOMAS YIU-TAI TAM, BRIAN WARING, HENRY GERARD ARDIFF, BRADLEY GRUNDEN, JOHN ARMSTRONG YOUNG, RALF KLEIN, DAVID A. HURST, BRIAN DUANE ARVIDSON
  • HIGH LAP SHEAR STRENGTH, LOW BACK FACE SIGNATURE UD COMPOSITE AND THE PROCESS OF MAKING
    Publication number: 20160200039
    Abstract: Fabrication of ballistic resistant fibrous composites having improved ballistic resistance properties. More particularly, ballistic resistant fibrous composites having high interlaminar lap shear strength between component fiber plies or fiber layers, which correlates to low composite backface signature. The high lap shear strength, low backface signature composites are useful for the production of hard armor articles, including helmet armor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2015
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: THOMAS YIU-TAI TAM, BRIAN WARING, HENRY GERARD ARDIFF, BRADLEY GRUNDEN, DAVID A. HURST, JOHN ARMSTRONG YOUNG, RALF KLEIN, BRIAN DUANE ARVIDSON
  • RIGID STRUCTURAL AND LOW BACK FACE SIGNATURE BALLISTIC UD/ARTICLES AND METHOD OF MAKING
    Publication number: 20160202159
    Abstract: Fabrication of ballistic resistant fibrous composites having improved ballistic resistance properties. More particularly, ballistic resistant fibrous composites having enhanced a dynamic storage modulus, which correlates to low composite backface signature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2015
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: THOMAS YIU-TAI TAM, JOHN ARMSTRONG YOUNG, RONNIE MOORE, DAVID A. HURST
  • APPARATUS AND METHOD TO MEASURE BACK FACE SIGNATURE OF ARMOR
    Publication number: 20160109342
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for evaluating the backface signature of flat panel ballistic resistant composites with accuracy, repeatability and improved correlation to the expected backface signature of shaped ballistic resistant composites in actual field use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2015
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: ASHOK BHATNAGAR, HENRY GERARD ARDIFF, DAVID A. HURST, THOMAS YIU-TAI TAM, TYLER BARTELT, BRIAN DUANE ARVIDSON
  • Apparatus and method to measure back face signature of armor
    Patent number: 9222864
    Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for evaluating the backface signature of flat panel ballistic resistant composites with accuracy, repeatability and improved correlation to the expected backface signature of shaped ballistic resistant composites in actual field use. The apparatus separates the composite from a clay backing material with a suitable spacer so that the bulk of the backface deformation is inside an air gap space with minimal clay disturbance, thereby eliminating conventional testing error and producing an accurate test result.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Ashok Bhatnagar, Henry Gerard Ardiff, David A. Hurst, Thomas Yiu-Tai Tam, Tyler Bartelt, Brian Duane Arvidson
  • Surface treated yarn and fabric with enhanced physical and adhesion properties and the process of making
    Patent number: 9168719
    Abstract: Methods for modifying high tenacity fibers without reducing the physical strength properties of the fibers. More particularly, methods for modifying fibers with a plasma treatment or a corona treatment without reducing the physical strength properties of the fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Thomas Yiu-Tai Tam, Ralf Klein, Henry Gerard Ardiff, John Armstrong Young, Mark Tallent
  • High performance ballistic composites and method of making
    Patent number: 9163335
    Abstract: Fabrication of ballistic resistant fibrous composites having improved ballistic resistance properties and retained or improved ballistic penetration resistance properties. The composites are formed from high tenacity fibers having a tenacity of at least about 33 g/denier at ambient room temperature after being modified by a plasma treatment or by a corona treatment, without tenacity loss due to said treatments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Thomas Yiu-Tai Tam, David A Hurst, Mark Tallent, Henry Gerard Ardiff, John Armstrong Young, Ralf Klein, Bradley Grunden
  • Rigid structural and low back face signature ballistic UD/articles and method of making
    Patent number: 9023452
    Abstract: Fabrication of ballistic resistant fibrous composites having improved ballistic resistance properties. More particularly, ballistic resistant fibrous composites having enhanced a dynamic storage modulus, which correlates to low composite backface signature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Yiu-Tai Tam, John Armstrong Young, Ronnie Moore, David A Hurst
  • High lap shear strength, low back face signature UD composite and the process of making
    Patent number: 9023450
    Abstract: Fabrication of ballistic resistant fibrous composites having improved ballistic resistance properties. More particularly, ballistic resistant fibrous composites having high interlaminar lap shear strength between component fiber plies or fiber layers, which correlates to low composite backface signature. The high lap shear strength, low backface signature composites are useful for the production of hard armor articles, including helmet armor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Yiu-Tai Tam, Brian Waring, Henry Gerard Ardiff, Bradley Grunden, David A Hurst, John Armstrong Young, Ralf Klein, Brian Duane Arvidson
  • Rigid structure UHMWPE UD and composite and the process of making
    Patent number: 9023451
    Abstract: Fabrication of ballistic resistant fibrous composites having improved ballistic resistance properties. More particularly, ballistic resistant fibrous composites having enhanced flexural properties, which correlates to low composite backface signature. The composites are useful for the production of hard armor articles, including helmet armor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Yiu-Tai Tam, Brian Waring, Henry Gerard Ardiff, Bradley Grunden, John Armstrong Young, Ralf Klein, David A Hurst, Brian Duane Arvidson
  • HIGH LAP SHEAR STRENGTH, LOW BACK FACE SIGNATURE UD COMPOSITE AND THE PROCESS OF MAKING
    Publication number: 20140302273
    Abstract: Fabrication of ballistic resistant fibrous composites having improved ballistic resistance properties. More particularly, ballistic resistant fibrous composites having high interlaminar lap shear strength between component fiber plies or fiber layers, which correlates to low composite backface signature. The high lap shear strength, low backface signature composites are useful for the production of hard armor articles, including helmet armor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2012
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: THOMAS YIU-TAI TAM, BRIAN WARING, HENRY GERARD ARDIFF, BRADLEY GRUNDEN, DAVID A. HURST, JOHN ARMSTRONG YOUNG, RALF KLEIN, BRIAN DUANE ARVIDSON
  • RIGID STRUCTURAL AND LOW BACK FACE SIGNATURE BALLISTIC UD/ARTICLES AND METHOD OF MAKING
    Publication number: 20140302274
    Abstract: Fabrication of ballistic resistant fibrous composites having improved ballistic resistance properties. More particularly, ballistic resistant fibrous composites having enhanced a dynamic storage modulus, which correlates to low composite backface signature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2012
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: THOMAS YIU-TAI TAM, JOHN ARMSTRONG YOUNG, RONNIE MOORE, DAVID A. HURST
  • RIGID STRUCTURE UHMWPE UD AND COMPOSITE AND THE PROCESS OF MAKING
    Publication number: 20140248463
    Abstract: Fabrication of ballistic resistant fibrous composites having improved ballistic resistance properties. More particularly, ballistic resistant fibrous composites having enhanced flexural properties, which correlates to low composite backface signature. The composites are useful for the production of hard armor articles, including helmet armor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2012
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: THOMAS YIU-TAI TAM, BRIAN WARING, HENRY GERARD ARDIFF, BRADLEY GRUNDEN, JOHN ARMSTRONG YOUNG, RALF KLEIN, DAVID A HURST, BRIAN DUANE ARVIDSON