HIGH CONDUCTIVITY GRAPHENE-METAL COMPOSITE AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE

Embodiments of the present technology include graphene-metal composites. An example graphene-metal composite comprises a porous metal foam substrate, a graphene layer deposited to the porous metal foam substrate, a metal layer applied to the graphene layer, and another graphene layer deposited to the metal layer; the multilayered porous metal foam substrate being compressed to form a graphene-metal composite. 1. A method for manufacturing a graphene-metal composite comprising:depositing graphene onto a porous metal foam substrate andcompressing the porous metal foam substrate with graphene applied to form a graphene-metal composite.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the porous metal foam substrate is nickel or copper foam.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the porosity of the porous metal foam substrate is at least 70%.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein graphene is replaced with stanene to form a stanene-metal composite.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the depositing graphene to a porous metal foam substrate is by chemical vapor deposition.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the depositing graphene to a porous metal foam substrate is by growing carbon nanotubes on the surface of the porous metal foam substrate before compressing the porous metal foam substrate.7. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the depositing graphene to a porous metal foam substrate comprises:synthesizing carbon nanotubes within voids of the porous metal foam substrate andthreading the voids of the porous metal foam substrate with the carbon nanotube threads before compressing the porous metal foam substrate.8. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the depositing graphene to a porous metal foam substrate comprises 3D printing thermal elastomers or metal into voids in the porous metal foam substrate surface before compressing the porous metal foam substrate.9. The method according to claim 8 , wherein the thermal elastomers or metal ...

High Conductivity Graphane-Metal Composite and Methods of Manufacture

Embodiments of the present technology include graphane-metal composites. An example graphane-metal composite comprises a porous metal foam substrate, a graphane layer deposited to the porous metal foam substrate, a metal layer applied to the graphane layer, and another graphane layer deposited to the metal layer; the multilayered porous metal foam substrate being compressed to form a graphane-metal composite. 1. A method for manufacturing a graphane-metal composite comprising:depositing graphane onto a porous metal foam substrate andcompressing the porous metal foam substrate with graphane applied to form a graphane-metal composite.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the porous metal foam substrate is nickel or copper foam.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the porosity of the porous metal foam substrate is at least 70%.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the depositing graphane to a porous metal foam substrate is by chemical vapor deposition.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the depositing graphane to a porous metal foam substrate is by growing carbon nanotubes on the surface of the porous metal foam substrate before compressing the porous metal foam substrate.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the depositing graphane to a porous metal foam substrate comprises:synthesizing carbon nanotubes within voids of the porous metal foam substrate andthreading the voids of the porous metal foam substrate with the carbon nanotube threads before compressing the porous metal foam substrate.7. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the depositing graphane to a porous metal foam substrate comprises 3D printing thermal elastomers or metal into voids in the porous metal foam substrate surface before compressing the porous metal foam substrate.8. The method according to claim 7 , wherein the thermal elastomers or metal are selectively added to certain areas of the porous metal foam substrate before compressing the porous metal foam ...

DEVICE TO IMPROVE ACCURACY OF A SMALL ARM

An insert assembly for a weapon is disclosed. The weapon may be a rifle, such as an M4 carbine. The insert assembly is configured to support a bolt while the bolt moves during recharging and firing cycles. The insert may be configured to continuously press on an upper receiver when the rifle is assembled. These features improve shooting accuracy of the rifle by minimizing and/or making consistent movements of the rifle's internal components (i.e., there is less wobbling of the components with respect to each other). The insert assembly may include a support plate and a hollow protrusion rigidly attached to the plate. A piston and a spring are inserted into the protrusion. The piston slides within the protrusion and is pushed against the bolt of the rifle by the spring. 1. An insert assembly for a weapon , the insert assembly comprising:a support plate that is received in a lower receiver of the weapon;a hollow protrusion rigidly attached to the support plate and extending upward relative to a top surface of the support plate;a piston inserted into the hollow protrusion, the piston sliding inside the hollow protrusion, the piston including a top surface to support a bolt of the weapon when the bolt slides over the top surface of the piston; anda spring inserted into the hollow protrusion between the piston and the top surface of the support plate, the spring exerting a force on the piston, thereby pushing the piston against the bolt.2. The insert assembly of claim 1 , wherein the top surface of the piston is substantially parallel to the top surface of the support plate.3. The insert assembly of claim 1 , wherein the hollow protrusion and the piston include aligning features to control the orientation of the piston with respect to the support plate.4. The insert assembly of claim 1 , wherein the top surface of the piston includes a chamfer.5. The insert assembly of claim 4 , wherein the chamfer locates a bolt keyway when the bolt moves reciprocally between two ...

Accessory Mounting Mechanism for Small Arms

A bipod attachment mechanism for small arms that is releasably attached to an elongated rail adaptor is disclosed. The attachment mechanism removably mounts an accessory to a small arms weapon. The bipod attachment mechanism includes a rail attachment mechanism and a grip element having an upper end and a lower end, and including a hollow interior cavity. A pin-receiving section includes an aperture for receiving an accessory mounting pin, and a spring-biased catch mechanism for securing the accessory mounting pin. 1. An accessory mounting mechanism for small arms comprising:a grip element including a pin-receiving section and an attaching element, the attaching element securing the grip element to a small arm; anda mounting pin secured to a small arms accessory, the mounting pin being received in the pin-receiving section of the grip element, the mounting pin releasably locking the accessory onto the grip element.2. The mounting mechanism of claim 1 , wherein the pin-receiving section includes an aperture to receive the mounting pin and a pin-engaging element.3. The mounting mechanism of claim 2 , wherein the mounting pin includes a tapered tip forming a head claim 2 , a base of the head having a first diameter claim 2 , the mounting pin further including a neck having a second diameter smaller than the first diameter claim 2 , such that the pin-engaging element is received in the neck in a locked position that secures the mounting pin in the pin-receiving section.4. The mounting mechanism of claim 3 , wherein the pin-engaging element is spring-biased toward the locked position.5. The mounting mechanism of claim 3 , further comprising a pushbutton that when depressed overcomes the spring-bias of the pin-engaging element to disengage the pin-engaging element from the mounting pin so that the mounting pin can be removed from the pin receiving section claim 3 , thereby releasing the accessory from the small arm.6. The mounting mechanism of claim 1 , wherein the small ...

THIN METAL COATING METHODS FOR HIGH CONDUCTIVITY GRAPHENE AND STANENE METAL COMPOSITES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE

Embodiments of the present technology include thin coating methods for graphene and/or stanene metal composites. An example composite is created by depositing a material including any of graphene and stanene onto a porous metal foam substrate, compressing the porous metal foam the deposited material to form a graphene-metal composite, and depositing a thin metal coating on an outer surface of the porous metal foam substrate or an outer surface of deposited material using any of physical vapor deposition and chemical vapor deposition. 1. A method for manufacturing a multilayered porous metal foam substrate , the method comprising:depositing a material comprising any of graphene and stanene onto a porous metal foam substrate;compressing the porous metal foam the deposited material to form a graphene-metal composite; anddepositing a thin metal coating on an outer surface of the porous metal foam substrate or an outer surface of deposited material using any of physical vapor deposition and chemical vapor deposition.2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising:depositing another layer of graphene or stanene onto the thin metal layer; anddepositing another thin metal layer on an outer surface of the another layer of graphene or stanene using any of physical vapor deposition and chemical vapor deposition.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the porosity of the porous metal foam substrate is at least 70%.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein depositing the thin metal coating further comprises:placing the compressed porous metal foam in a vacuum chamber;vaporizing a target metal or alloy; andallowing the vaporized target metal or alloy to deposit on the compressed porous metal foam.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the depositing graphene to a porous metal foam substrate is by chemical vapor deposition.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the depositing graphene to a porous metal foam substrate is by growing carbon nanotubes on ...

Thin metal coating methods for high conductivity graphane-metal composites and methods of manufacture

Embodiments of the present technology include graphane-metal composites. An example graphane-metal composite includes a porous metal foam substrate, a graphane layer deposited to the porous metal foam substrate, a metal layer applied to the graphane layer, and another graphane layer deposited to the metal layer; the multilayered porous metal foam substrate being compressed to form a graphane-metal composite, and depositing a thin metal coating on an outer surface of the porous metal foam substrate or an outer surface of the graphane using any of physical vapor deposition and chemical vapor deposition.

HIGH CONDUCTIVITY GRAPHENE-METAL COMPOSITE

Embodiments of the present technology include graphene-metal composites. An example graphene-metal composite comprises a porous metal foam substrate, a graphene layer deposited to the porous metal foam substrate, a metal layer applied to the graphene layer, and another graphene layer deposited to the metal layer; the multilayered porous metal foam substrate being compressed to form a graphene-metal composite. 1. A graphene-metal composite comprising:a porous metal foam substrate anda graphene layer deposited to the porous metal foam substrate, the porous metal foam substrate and graphene being compressed to form a graphene-metal composite.2. The graphene-metal composite according to claim 1 , wherein the porous metal foam substrate is nickel or copper foam.3. The graphene-metal composite according to claim 1 , wherein the porosity of the porous metal foam substrate is at least 70%.4. The graphene-metal composite according to claim 1 , wherein the graphene layer is deposited to the porous metal foam substrate by chemical vapor deposition.5. The graphene-metal composite according to claim 1 , wherein the porous metal foam substrate with graphene applied is compressed to substantially close the voids in the porous metal foam substrate and make the compressed porous metal foam substrate with graphene applied thinner than the thickness of the non-compressed porous metal foam substrate.6. A graphene-metal composite comprising:a porous metal foam substrate;a first graphene layer deposited to the porous metal foam substrate;a metal layer applied to the first graphene layer; anda second graphene layer deposited to the metal layer, at least some of the layers being compressed to form a graphene-metal composite.7. The graphene-metal composite according to claim 6 , wherein at least a second metal layer is applied to the second graphene layer and at least a third graphene layer is deposited to the second metal layer.8. The graphene-metal composite according to claim 6 , wherein ...

MOLDING PROCESSES FOR METALLIC FOAMS, APPARATUSES, AND PRODUCTS

Embodiments of the present technology include molding processes for metallic foams, apparatuses, and products. An example method includes placing an uncompressed charge of conductive metal foam into a cavity disposed on a first tool, wherein the first tool is located on a first portion of a compression mold apparatus, translating the first portion of the compression mold apparatus towards a second portion of the compression mold apparatus so as to compress the uncompressed charge of conductive metal foam, creating a compressed charge of conductive metal foam, and overmolding around and through the compressed charge of conductive metal foam with an overmolding material. 1. A method , comprising:placing an uncompressed charge of conductive metal foam into a cavity disposed on a first tool, wherein the core tool is located on a first portion of a compression mold apparatus;translating the first portion of the compression mold apparatus towards a second portion of the compression mold apparatus so as to compress the uncompressed charge of conductive metal foam, creating a compressed charge of conductive metal foam; andovermolding around and through the compressed charge of conductive metal foam with an overmolding material.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the first tool is supported on a cam activated piston or fixed form member claim 1 , wherein the uncompressed charge of conductive metal foam rests on a terminal end of the piston.3. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising flowing the overmolding material around and through the compressed charge of conductive metal foam.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the compressed charge of conductive metal foam is only partially compressed during the translation step so as to create a partially compressed charge of conductive metal foam that retains pathways providing a capillary effect to draw in the overmolding material.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the compressed charge of ...

THIN METAL COATING METHODS FOR HIGH CONDUCTIVITY GRAPHANE-METAL COMPOSITES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE

Embodiments of the present technology include graphene-metal composites. An example graphene-metal composite includes a porous metal foam substrate, a graphene layer deposited to the porous metal foam substrate, a metal layer applied to the graphene layer, and another graphene layer deposited to the metal layer; the multilayered porous metal foam substrate being compressed to form a graphene-metal composite, and depositing a thin metal coating on an outer surface of the porous metal foam substrate or an outer surface of the graphene using any of physical vapor deposition and chemical vapor deposition. 1. A graphene-metal composite comprising:a porous metal foam substrate, and a graphene layer deposited to the porous metal foam substrate, the porous metal foam substrate and graphene being compressed to form a graphene-metal composite.2. The graphene-metal composite according to claim 1 , wherein the porous metal foam substrate is nickel or copper foam.3. The graphene-metal composite according to claim 1 , wherein the porosity of the porous metal foam substrate is at least 70%.4. The graphene-metal composite according to claim 1 , wherein the graphene layer is deposited to the porous metal foam substrate by chemical vapor deposition.5. The graphene-metal composite according to claim 1 , wherein the porous metal foam substrate with graphene applied is compressed to substantially close the voids in the porous metal foam substrate and make the compressed porous metal foam substrate with graphene applied thinner than the thickness of the non-compressed porous metal foam substrate. This application is a divisional and claims the priority of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/017,578, filed on 21 May 2016, entitled “HIGH CONDUCTIVITY GRAPHANE-METAL COMPOSITE AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE,” which is a continuation-in-part, and claims the priority benefit, of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/947,951 filed on Nov. 20, 2015, entitled “High Conductivity Graphene-Metal Composite ...

Metal foams and methods of manufacture

Embodiments of the present technology include metal foams and methods of manufacture. An example method of creating a porous metal foam includes mixing an amount of a metallic powder with an amount of sacrificial particles in a specified ratio to create a mixture; and applying pressure to the mixture that is sufficient to: compact the mixture; decompose or dissolve the sacrificial particles; and fuse the metallic powder into the porous metal foam.

High conductivity graphene-metal composite and methods of manufacture

Embodiments of the present technology include graphene-metal composites. An example graphene-metal composite comprises a porous metal foam substrate, a graphene layer deposited to the porous metal foam substrate, a metal layer applied to the graphene layer, and another graphene layer deposited to the metal layer; the multilayered porous metal foam substrate being compressed to form a graphene-metal composite.

Head for attachment to a robot to pick up articles

A head mechanism (21) for attachment to a robot arm (19) inluding a base member (30) attached to the arm to be rotatable therewith, a plurality of radially extending gripper mechanisms (21) attached to the base member (30), arranged about the axis of rotation of the robot arm (19) each gripper mechanism (21) including a gripper body member (50) pivotally attached to the base member (30), and actuator (42) for pivoting the body member (50) between first and second positions, and a gripper finger assembly (51) attached to the body member for manipulating articles.

High conductivity graphane-metal composite and methods of manufacture

Embodiments of the present technology include graphane-metal composites. An example graphane-metal composite comprises a porous metal foam substrate, a graphane layer deposited to the porous metal foam substrate, a metal layer applied to the graphane layer, and another graphane layer deposited to the metal layer; the multilayered porous metal foam substrate being compressed to form a graphane-metal composite.

Target identification method for a weapon system

A target identification method for a remote weapon system may be installed on a land or sea-based vehicle. The remote weapon system may include a camera array with at least one exterior camera, which may be an infrared camera. The camera array may be used in conjunction with pattern recognition software that improves the ability of the system to identify objects in the scanning area around the vehicle. The pattern recognition software may be used to identify light sources during nighttime operations.

Pcmcia standard memory card package

A package (10) for a memory card (28) and the process by which the package i s manufactured. The package comprises chiefly two stamped steel covers, (an upper (12) and a lower cover (14) half), each secured to a plastic frame element (16 and 18). The cover halves (16 and 18) are secured by extended fingers (26) which wrap around the plast ic frame (16 and 18). This provides a double layer of metal at the perimeter of the frame. The two cover halves (12 and 14) are situated so as to encapsulate the subject PCB (28) and to affix it in its proper position. The two cover halves (12 and 14) are then welded together using sonic welding on the plastic frame. The package (10) has been designed to meet all PCMCIA standards, including polarizing keys an d grounding points.

High conductivity graphene-metal composite and methods of manufacture

Cartridge feed system for automatic pcb loading machine

High conductivity graphene-metal composite and methods of manufacture

Embodiments of the present technology include graphene-metal composites. An example graphene-metal composite comprises a porous metal foam substrate, a graphene layer deposited to the porous metal foam substrate, a metal layer applied to the graphene layer, and another graphene layer deposited to the metal layer; the multilayered porous metal foam substrate being compressed to form a graphene-metal composite.