Patents by Inventor Carl F. Hornig

Carl F. Hornig 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 hydrothermally growing quartz
    Patent number: 4030966
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method of growing a single quartz crystal stone. In particular, a method for hydrothermally growing a quartz stone from a quartz seed is disclosed. A substantially stress-free quartz stone is grown in an autoclave by clamping a quartz crystal seed plate in a clip so as to permit substantially unobstructed growth of the stone in the plane of the seed plate, and growing at least a portion of the stone through at least one aperture formed in the clip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 1975
    Date of Patent: June 21, 1977
    Assignee: Western Electric Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Carl F. Hornig, Kenneth M. Kroupa, Earle E. Simpson
  • Method of forming a laminate
    Patent number: RE29879
    Abstract: A method of forming a laminate is disclosed. The method comprises placing a metal film in juxtaposition to a surface to be joined thereto. A buffer medium having an explosive charge on at least one surface thereof is positioned proximate the film. The explosive charge is detonated to propel the film against the surface to shear a portion of the film, corresponding in shape to the surface, away from the buffer medium to bond the sheared portion to the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1977
    Date of Patent: January 16, 1979
    Assignee: Western Electric Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin H. Cranston, Carl F. Hornig, Donald A. Machusak