Patents by Inventor Trevor William Clyne

Trevor William Clyne 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).

  • Sandwich material
    Patent number: 6764772
    Abstract: A sandwich material comprising two metal plates affixed to and separated by a fibrous core, is characterised in that the core comprises a three-dimensional porous network comprising metal fibres, wherein substantially all of the fibres are inclined at an acute angle to the plates. The sandwich material is lightweight, thin and handles like a monolithic sheet. It displays high beam stiffness and is easy to weld. It as therefore particularly useful in the manufacture of aircraft and vehicle parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2004
    Assignee: Cambridge University Technical Services Ltd.
    Inventors: Trevor William Clyne, Athina Markaki
  • Sandwich material
    Publication number: 20030082335
    Abstract: A sandwich material comprising two metal plates affixed to and separated by a fibrous core, is characterised in that the core comprises a three-dimensional porous network comprising metal fibres, wherein substantially all of the fibres are inclined at an acute angle to the plates. The sandwich material is lightweight, thin and handles like a monolithic sheet. It displays high beam stiffness and is easy to weld. It as therefore particularly useful in the manufacture of aircraft and vehicle parts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2001
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Applicant: Cambridge University Technical Services Ltd.
    Inventors: Trevor William Clyne, Athina Markaki