Patents by Inventor Brad W. Larson

Brad W. Larson 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).

  • Method of holding a part for fabrication
    Patent number: 4936007
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a part carrier of universal design wherein a common carrier is provided with a customizing plate secured on a flat surface thereof and exposing a portion of the flat surface. The walls formed between the customizing plate and the flat surface define a reference surface. A clamp having a rigid finger and a resilient finger applies a force to the device being secured to the part carrier wherein the resilient finger forces the device against one reference surface and then deforms as the second finger forces the device into the reference position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 26, 1990
    Assignee: Texas Instruments Incorporated
    Inventors: Brad W. Larson, Dan Hockersmith, Thomas H. Taylor, John M. Bedinger, Rick Kottman, Steve Pebley
  • Universal tooling system for microwave hybrid devices
    Patent number: 4925167
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a part carrier of universal design wherein a common carrier is provided with a customizing plate secured on a flat surface thereof and exposing a portion of the flat surface. The walls formed between the customizing plate and the flat surface define a reference surface. A clamp having a rigid finger and a resilient finger applies a force to the device being secured to the part carrier wherein the resilient finger forces the device against one reference surface and then deforms as the second finger forces the device into the reference position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 15, 1990
    Assignee: Texas Instruments, Incorporated
    Inventors: Brad W. Larson, Dan Hockersmith, Thomas H. Taylor, John M. Bedinger, Rick Kottman, Steve Pebley