Patents by Inventor Larry J. Bier

Larry J. Bier 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).

  • Patent number: 5170142
    Abstract: A hermetically sealed radio frequency feedthrough device is disclosed. The feedthrough includes a first ring of a glass material which bonds to a radio frequency device housing when heated. A second ring is also provided, the second ring does not melt and thereby contains the glass material to desired areas during heating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 8, 1992
    Assignee: Watkins-Johnson Company
    Inventor: Larry J. Bier
  • Patent number: 4291936
    Abstract: An improved center conductor structure for a female member of a coaxial connector wherein a slotted pin receiving sleeve is surrounded by a cylindrical sleeve without slots. The slotted sleeve is removable, independent of all other parts, by a special tool in order to permit replacement when the sleeve becomes worn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 1979
    Date of Patent: September 29, 1981
    Assignee: Wiltron Company
    Inventors: William W. Oldfield, Larry J. Bier