Patents by Inventor Terry Clifford Cooper

Terry Clifford Cooper 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).

  • Cathode mounting system for cathodic arc cathodes
    Patent number: 6821399
    Abstract: An apparatus for cathodic arc coating. The apparatus includes: a vacuum chamber which includes: an anode; a power supply; and a cathode target assembly connected to the power supply. The cathode target assembly includes a cathode target having an interference fit stud with a threadless distal end. In the preferred embodiment, the distal end of the threadless cathode target also includes a pre-determined surface texture and a cooling block in contact with the cathode target.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2004
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Scott Andrew Weaver, Don Mark Lipkin, Reed Roeder Corderman, Terry Clifford Cooper
  • Cathode target mounting for cathodic arc cathodes
    Patent number: 6608432
    Abstract: An apparatus for cathodic arc coating. The apparatus includes: a vacuum chamber which includes an anode; a power supply; and a cathode target assembly connected to the power supply. The cathode target assembly includes a cathode target and a target holder. In the preferred embodiment, a conductive interlayer is located between the cathode target and the target holder, and a cooling block is in contact with the cathode target.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2003
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Scott Andrew Weaver, Don Mark Lipkin, Reed Roeder Corderman, Terry Clifford Cooper
  • Cathode mounting system for cathodic arc cathodes
    Publication number: 20020144893
    Abstract: An apparatus for cathodic arc coating. The apparatus includes: a vacuum chamber which includes: an anode; a power supply; and a cathode target assembly connected to the power supply. The cathode target assembly includes a cathode target having an interference fit stud with a threadless distal end. In the preferred embodiment, the distal end of the threadless cathode target also includes a pre-determined surface texture and a cooling block in contact with the cathode target.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2002
    Publication date: October 10, 2002
    Inventors: Scott Andrew Weaver, Don Mark Lipkin, Reed Roeder Corderman, Terry Clifford Cooper
  • Cathode target mounting for cathodic arc cathodes
    Publication number: 20020140334
    Abstract: An apparatus for cathodic arc coating. The apparatus includes: a vacuum chamber which includes an anode; a power supply; and a cathode target assembly connected to the power supply. The cathode target assembly includes a cathode target and a target holder. In the preferred embodiment, a conductive interlayer is located between the cathode target and the target holder, and a cooling block is in contact with the cathode target.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2001
    Publication date: October 3, 2002
    Applicant: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Scott Andrew Weaver, Don Mark Lipkin, Reed Roeder Corderman, Terry Clifford Cooper
  • Cathode mounting system for cathodic arc cathodes
    Patent number: 6436254
    Abstract: An apparatus for cathodic arc coating. The apparatus includes: a vacuum chamber which includes: an anode; a power supply; and a cathode target assembly connected to the power supply. The cathode target assembly includes a cathode target having an interference fit stud with a threadless distal end. In the preferred embodiment, the distal end of the threadless cathode target also includes a pre-determined surface texture and a cooling block in contact with the cathode target.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Scott Andrew Weaver, Don Mark Lipkin, Reed Roeder Corderman, Terry Clifford Cooper