Patents by Inventor James R. Hyde

James R. Hyde 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 joining metal strip ends together using a consumable insert
    Patent number: 6161751
    Abstract: A method of joining the ends of metal strip material together by positioning a consumable insert of weld filler material between the full thickness of the strip ends and below the lower surface of the strip ends a predetermined depth to establish a predetermined gap between the strip ends thus allowing for full arc penetration of the strip ends and providing a supply of the filler material to the root of the weld to be formed between the strip ends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2000
    Assignee: Precision Tube Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Lawrence W. Smith, Garry F. McClelland, James R. Hyde, Robert P. Badrak, Raymond C. Rowland
  • Electron pump
    Patent number: 6005882
    Abstract: An electron pump organized along the lines of a laser device has an interior chamber with a quartz crystal axially disposed around a metallic rod. The rod and crystal are surrounded by flash lamps, which stimulate the electrons therein to produce an electron flow. A heat exchanger surrounds the interior chamber. An outer chamber surrounding the heat exchanger has wire windings therein to produce an electric field to direct the electron flow. Carbon brushes convert the electron flow into electric current.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1999
    Inventor: James R. Hyde, Jr.