Patents by Inventor Timothy W. McClain

Timothy W. McClain 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).

  • System and method for depositing coating of modulated composition
    Patent number: 5750207
    Abstract: Apparatus and method are provided for forming coatings of transition metal compounds on solid bodies using cathodic arcs and a reactive gas in a vacuum chamber. The metal composition of the coatings is varied by moving the articles to be coated through the vacuum chamber having cathodes at selected locations, the articles being supported on movable supports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1998
    Assignee: SI Diamond Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark S. Hammond, Timothy W. McClain