Patents by Inventor James Marion Vau

James Marion Vau 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).

  • Apparatus and method for electrical discharge machining
    Patent number: 7378611
    Abstract: A work station for an electrical discharge machining apparatus, including a first mechanism for retaining a workpiece in a predetermined position, at least one electrode for forming a feature on the workpiece, and a second mechanism for positioning the electrode in a manner that is movable into and out of engagement with a designated portion of the workpiece. A portion of the second mechanism is connected to the first mechanism so as to automatically align the electrode with the designated portion of the workpiece. The second mechanism is configured so that the electrode is electrically insulated from the workpiece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: James Marion Vau, Rudi Oskar Krenz
  • APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ELECTRICAL DISCHARGE MACHINING
    Publication number: 20080041826
    Abstract: A work station for an electrical discharge machining apparatus, including a first mechanism for retaining a workpiece in a predetermined position, at least one electrode for forming a feature on the workpiece, and a second mechanism for positioning the electrode in a manner that is movable into and out of engagement with a designated portion of the workpiece. A portion of the second mechanism is connected to the first mechanism so as to automatically align the electrode with the designated portion of the workpiece. The second mechanism is configured so that the electrode is electrically insulated from the workpiece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2004
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Inventors: James Marion Vau, Rudi Oskar Krenz
  • Methods for inspecting components
    Patent number: 7017431
    Abstract: A method for inspecting a component. The method includes coupling the component to a fixture such that the component is fixedly secured in position during machining of the component, and inspecting the component using an inspection tool while the component is coupled to the fixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2006
    Assignee: General Electric
    Inventors: Aaron Henry King, James Marion Vau, Brett Wayne Byrnes
  • Methods and apparatus for inspecting components
    Patent number: 6886422
    Abstract: A method for inspecting a component. The method includes coupling the component to a fixture such that the component is fixedly secured in position during machining of the component, and inspecting the component using an inspection tool while the component is coupled to the fixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2005
    Assignee: General Electric Co.
    Inventors: Aaron Henry King, James Marion Vau, Brett Wayne Byrnes
  • Methods for inspecting components
    Publication number: 20040255702
    Abstract: A method for inspecting a component. The method includes coupling the component to a fixture such that the component is fixedly secured in position during machining of the component, and inspecting the component using an inspection tool while the component is coupled to the fixture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2004
    Publication date: December 23, 2004
    Inventors: Aaron Henry King, James Marion Vau, Brett Wayne Byrnes
  • METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR INSPECTING COMPONENTS
    Publication number: 20040069077
    Abstract: A method for inspecting a component. The method includes coupling the component to a fixture such that the component is fixedly secured in position during machining of the component, and inspecting the component using an inspection tool while the component is coupled to the fixture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2002
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Inventors: Aaron Henry King, James Marion Vau, Brett Wayne Byrnes