Patents by Inventor Kurt E. Bastian

Kurt E. Bastian 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).

  • Weighted sintering process and conformable load tile
    Patent number: 5874162
    Abstract: Camber of ceramic substrates is prevented by placing a conformable load tile over substrates during sintering. The conformable load tile has an initial curvature that facilitates escape of substrate binder gases during a burn out cycle. Subsequently, the conformable load tile conforms to the substrates under the higher heat of sintering temperature to maintain flatness of the substrates. To prevent sticking of the conformable load tile to the substrates, the conformable load tile is provided with a nonstick surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1999
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Kurt E. Bastian, James J. Burte, Michael A. Cohn, Christopher N. Collins, Joseph P. DeGeorge, Italo A. DiNunzio, Robert C. Greenlese, Alan Piciacchio, Teresa L Pinto, Robert J. Sullivan, Ryan W. Wuthrich