Patents by Inventor Jimmie M. McDonald

Jimmie M. McDonald 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).

  • Ion beam assisted deposition of thermal barrier coatings
    Patent number: 7838083
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for depositing thermal barrier coatings on gas turbine blades and vanes using Electron Beam Physical Vapor Deposition (EBPVD) combined with Ion Beam Assisted Deposition (IBAD).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Sandia Corporation
    Inventors: Dennis L. Youchison, Jimmie M. McDonald, Thomas J. Lutz, Michail A. Gallis