Patents by Inventor Jeffery K. Taylor

Jeffery K. Taylor 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).

  • Thick sintered polycrystalline diamond and sintered jewelry
    Patent number: 9820539
    Abstract: Methods of forming larger sintered compacts of PCD and other sintered ultrahard materials are disclosed. Improved solvent metal compositions and layering of the un-sintered construct allow for sintering of thicker and larger high quality sintered compacts. Jewelry may also be made from sintered ultrahard materials including diamond, carbides, and boron nitrides. Increased biocompatibility is achieved through use of a sintering metal containing tin. Methods of sintering perform shapes are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: DIMICRON, INC.
    Inventors: David P Harding, Mark E Richards, Richard H Dixon, Victoriano Carvajal, Bao-Khang Ngoc Nguyen, German A Loesener, A Ben Curnow, Troy J Medford, Trenton T Walker, Jeffery K Taylor, Bill J Pope
  • THICK SINTERED POLYCRYSTALLINE DIAMOND AND SINTERED JEWELRY
    Publication number: 20140315038
    Abstract: Methods of forming larger sintered compacts of PCD and other sintered ultrahard materials are disclosed. Improved solvent metal compositions and layering of the un-sintered construct allow for sintering of thicker and larger high quality sintered compacts. Jewelry may also be made from sintered ultrahard materials including diamond, carbides, and boron nitrides. Increased biocompatibility is achieved through use of a sintering metal containing tin. Methods of sintering perform shapes are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: DIMICRON, INC.
    Inventors: David P Harding, Mark E Richards, Richard H Dixon, Victoriano Carvajal, Bao-Khang Ngoc Nguyen, German A Loesener, A Ben Curnow, Troy J Medford, Trenton T Walker, Jeffery K Taylor, Bill J Pope
  • Thick sintered polycrystalline diamond and sintered jewelry
    Patent number: 8663359
    Abstract: Methods of forming larger sintered compacts of PCD and other sintered ultrahard materials are disclosed. Improved solvent metal compositions and layering of the un-sintered construct allow for sintering of thicker and larger high quality sintered compacts. Jewelry may also be made from sintered ultrahard materials including diamond, carbides, and boron nitrides. Increased biocompatibility is achieved through use of a sintering metal containing tin. Methods of sintering perform shapes are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Dimicron, Inc.
    Inventors: David P. Harding, Mark E. Richards, Richard H. Dixon, Victoriano Carvajal, Bao-Khang Ngoc Nguyen, German A. Loesener, A. Ben Curnow, Troy J. Medford, Trenton T. Walker, Jeffery K. Taylor, Bill J. Pope
  • Use of Ti and Nb cemented in TiC in prosthetic joints
    Patent number: 8603181
    Abstract: An improved composition of titanium sintered titanium carbide is provided. The composition provides an improved degree of strength and toughness and improved compatibility with medical imaging. The composition provides good compatibility with sintered polycrystalline diamond, achieving a good mechanical fit in terms of the combined compressibility and thermal expansion during the sintering process to minimize stress or cracking between the substrate and the diamond layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Dimicron, Inc
    Inventors: Bill J. Pope, Richard H. Dixon, Jeffery K. Taylor, Clayton F. Gardinier, Troy Medford, Dean C. Blackburn, Victorian Carvajal, David P. Harding
  • Integrated power supply and platform for military radio
    Patent number: 8059412
    Abstract: An improved power supply and platform for a military radio has been developed. The apparatus includes a base that is adapted and arranged for supporting a HARRIS 117 radio and a power amplifier adapted to amplify radio frequency output of the radio. The connectors include an electrical connector for the radio and a connector for the amplifier. A power supply is housed within the assembly. A power supply for the connector to the amplifier is also housed within the assembly. Also included is a wiring harness for a SINCGARS LS/671 device and a LED indicator to identify which radio is in operation for multiple radio configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: Perkins Technical Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank N. Perkins, III, Jeffery K. Taylor, Bruce Weddendorf, Lloyd W. Childs
  • Articulating diamond-surfaced spinal implants
    Patent number: 8016889
    Abstract: Articulating diamond-surfaced spinal implants are disclosed. The implants use sintered polycrystalline articulation surfaces which are attached to spinal endplates and which are implanted to replace damaged spinal joints. The implants provide a long wearing and biocompatible articulation surface. Materials which may be used to make the spinal implants and manufacturing and finishing techniques for making the implants are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Diamicron, Inc
    Inventors: Richard H. Dixon, Clayton F Gardinier, Troy J. Medford, Dean C. Blackburn, Jeffery K. Taylor, Bill J. Pope
  • THICK SINTERED POLYCRYSTALLINE DIAMOND AND SINTERED JEWELRY
    Publication number: 20110146348
    Abstract: Methods of forming larger sintered compacts of PCD and other sintered ultrahard materials are disclosed. Improved solvent metal compositions and layering of the un-sintered construct allow for sintering of thicker and larger high quality sintered compacts. Jewelry may also be made from sintered ultrahard materials including diamond, carbides, and boron nitrides. Increased biocompatibility is achieved through use of a sintering metal containing tin. Methods of sintering perform shapes are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2010
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Inventors: DAVID P. HARDING, MARK E. RICHARDS, RICHARD H. DIXON, VICTORIANO CARVAJAL, BAO-KHANG NGOC NGUYEN, GERMAN A. LOESENER, A. BEN CURNOW, TROY J. MEDFORD, TRENTON T. WALKER, JEFFERY K. TAYLOR, BILL J. POPE
  • USE OF Ti and Nb CEMENTED IN TiC IN PROSTHETIC JOINTS
    Publication number: 20100198353
    Abstract: An improved composition of titanium sintered titanium carbide is provided. The composition provides an improved degree of strength and toughness and improved compatibility with medical imaging. The composition provides good compatibility with sintered polycrystalline diamond, achieving a good mechanical fit in terms of the combined compressibility and thermal expansion during the sintering process to minimize stress or cracking between the substrate and the diamond layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2010
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Inventors: Bill J. Pope, Richard H. Dixon, Jeffery K. Taylor, Clayton F. Gardinier, Troy Medford, Dean C. Blackburn, Victorian Carvajal, David P. Harding
  • Bearings, races and components thereof having diamond and other superhard surfaces
    Patent number: 7665898
    Abstract: Diamond bearings and bearing components are disclosed. Some embodiments of the bearings and bearing components include polycrystalline diamond compacts sintered under high pressure and high temperature to create a diamond table chemically and mechanically bonded to a substrate, the diamond table presenting a durable and thermally stable load bearing and articulation surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: Diamicron, Inc.
    Inventors: Bill J. Pope, Jeffery K. Taylor, Richard H. Dixon, Clayton F. Gardinier, Louis M. Pope, II, Dean C. Blackburn, Michael A. Vail
  • USE OF Ti AND Nb CEMENTED TiC IN PROSTHETIC JOINTS
    Publication number: 20100025898
    Abstract: Use of Ti and Nb cemented in TiC in prosthetic joints, such as prosthetic joint components made from sintered superhard materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2009
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Inventors: Bill J. Pope, Richard H. Dixon, Jeffery K. Taylor, Clayton F. Gardinier, Troy Medford, Dean C. Blackburn, Victorian Carvajal
  • Method for making a sintered superhard prosthetic joint component
    Patent number: 7569176
    Abstract: Use of Ti and Nb cemented in TiC in prosthetic joints, such as prosthetic joint components made from sintered superhard materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Assignee: Diamicron, Inc.
    Inventors: Bill J. Pope, Richard H. Dixon, Jeffery K. Taylor, Clayton F. Gardinier, Troy Medford, Dean C. Blackburn, Victoriano Carvajal
  • Method of making components for prosthetic joints
    Patent number: 7556763
    Abstract: Carbides as substrates in prosthetic joints, particularly in sintered polycrystalline diamond compacts and sintered cubic boron nitride compacts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Assignee: Diamicron, Inc.
    Inventors: Bill J. Pope, Richard H. Dixon, Jeffery K. Taylor, Clayton F. Gardinier, Troy Medford, Dean C. Blackburn, Victoriano Carbajal
  • BEARINGS, RACES AND COMPONENTS THEREOF HAVING DIAMOND AND OTHER SUPERHARD SURFACES
    Publication number: 20090046967
    Abstract: Diamond bearings and bearing components are disclosed. Some embodiments of the bearings and bearing components include polycrystalline diamond compacts sintered under high pressure and high temperature to create a diamond table chemically and mechanically bonded to a substrate, the diamond table presenting a durable and thermally stable load bearing and articulation surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2008
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Inventors: Bill J. Pope, Jeffery K. Taylor, Richard H. Dixon, Clayton F. Gardinier, Louis M. Pope, II, Dean C. Blackburn, Michael A. Vail
  • Bearings, races and components thereof having diamond and other superhard surfaces
    Patent number: 7461978
    Abstract: Diamond bearings and bearing components are disclosed. Some embodiments of the bearings and bearing components include polycrystalline diamond compacts sintered under high pressure and high temperature to create a diamond table chemically and mechanically bonded to a substrate, the diamond table presenting a durable and thermally stable load bearing and articulation surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2008
    Assignee: Diamicron, Inc.
    Inventors: Bill J. Pope, Jeffery K. Taylor, Richard H. Dixon, Clayton F. Gardinier, Louis M. Pope, II, Dean C. Blackburn, Michael A. Vail
  • Prosthetic hip joint having polycrystalline diamond articulation surfaces and at least one solid polycrystalline diamond compact
    Publication number: 20080215158
    Abstract: A prosthetic joint in which at least one bearing component is made from solid diamond.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2006
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Inventors: Bill J. Pope, Jeffery K. Taylor, Richard H. Dixon, Clayton F. Gardinier, Louis M. Pope, Dean C. Blackburn, Michael A. Vail, Kenneth M. Jensen
  • Prosthetic hip joint having polycrystalline diamond articulation surfaces and at least one solid polycrystalline diamond compact
    Publication number: 20080195220
    Abstract: A prosthetic joint in which at least one bearing component is made from solid diamond.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2006
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventors: Bill J. Pope, Jeffery K. Taylor, Richard H. Dixon, Clayton F. Gardinier, Louis M. Pope, Dean C. Blackburn, Michael A. Vail, Kenneth M. Jensen
  • Use of CoCrMo to augment biocompatibility in polycrystalline diamond compacts
    Patent number: 7396505
    Abstract: CoCrMo can be used to enhance biocompatibility of a sintered polycrystalline diamond compact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2008
    Assignee: Diamicron, Inc.
    Inventors: Bill J. Pope, Richard H. Dixon, Jeffery K. Taylor, Clayton F. Gardinier, Troy Medford, Dean C. Blackburn, Michael A. Vail, Louis M. Pope, Kenneth M. Jensen
  • Use of gradient layers and stress modifiers to fabricate composite constructs
    Patent number: 7396501
    Abstract: Use of gradient layers and stress modifiers in superhard constructs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2008
    Assignee: Diamicron, Inc.
    Inventors: Bill J. Pope, Richard H. Dixon, Jeffery K. Taylor, Clayton F. Gardinier, Troy Medford, Dean C. Blackburn, Michael A. Vail, Louis M. Pope, Victoriano Carvajal
  • ARTICULATING DIAMOND-SURFACED SPINAL IMPLANTS
    Publication number: 20080154380
    Abstract: Articulating diamond-surfaced spinal implants are disclosed. Materials which may be used to make the spinal implants and manufacturing and finishing techniques for making the implants are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2007
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventors: Richard H. Dixon, Clayton F. Gardinier, Troy J. Medford, Dean C. Blackburn, Jeffery K. Taylor, Bill J. Pope
  • Nozzles, and components thereof and methods for making the same
    Patent number: 7172142
    Abstract: Various nozzles, components of nozzles, and methods, materials and devices for making them are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2007
    Assignee: Diamicron, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffery K. Taylor, Richard H. Dixon, Michael A. Vail, Clayton Frank Gardinier