Patents by Inventor William G. McNaught

William G. McNaught 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).

  • Joint between articles of materials of different coefficients of thermal expansion
    Patent number: 4930676
    Abstract: A method of providing a joint between articles of materials of different coefficients of thermal expansion comprises providing a preform of Indium between the articles, and, at ambient temperature, applying pressure to the articles to compress the Indium therebetween, the pressure being applied in a cyclical manner. A satisfactory joint is provided without employing complex cleaning of the co-operating surfaces of the constituent parts of the joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 1986
    Date of Patent: June 5, 1990
    Assignee: Ferranti International PLC
    Inventors: William G. McNaught, Roger Hill