Patents by Inventor David K. Moorman

David K. Moorman 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).

  • X-ray tube target
    Patent number: 4978051
    Abstract: A composite target for an x-ray tube has a graphite substrate portion and a metal portion, the two portions being bonded together by a platinum braze. A tantalum wetting agent layer on the graphite acts to improve the bond by causing the platinum to better wet the graphite portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 18, 1990
    Assignee: General Electric Co.
    Inventors: Thomas C. Tiearney, Jr., William D. Love, David K. Moorman
  • X-ray tube target
    Patent number: 4802196
    Abstract: A composite target for an x-ray tube has a graphite substrate portion and a metal portion, the two portions being bonded together by a platinum brace. A tantalum wetting agent layer on the graphite acts to improve the bond by causing the platinum to better wet the graphite portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 1986
    Date of Patent: January 31, 1989
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Thomas C. Tiearney, Jr., William D. Love, David K. Moorman