Patents by Inventor Geir Thorkilsen

Geir Thorkilsen 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).

  • Equipment for the grinding of material samples
    Patent number: 5785578
    Abstract: Equipment for the grinding of material samples includes a console and a frame structure. A turntable is mounted on the console and frame structure, with the turntable having a material sample holding portion capable of releasably holding a plurality of material samples thereon. At least one vertically movable grinding spindle is arranged above the turntable. A mechanism is further provided for laterally oscillating the turntable relative to the console and frame structure as well as relative to the at least one vertically movable grinding spindle. A programmable control unit is connected with the turntable, movable grinding spindle and mechanism for laterally oscillating the turntable for controlling grinding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 28, 1998
    Assignee: Norsk Hydro a.s.
    Inventors: Bj.o slashed.rn Thoresen, Geir Thorkilsen