Patents by Inventor Larry T. Smith

Larry T. Smith 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).

  • Publication number: 20220289631
    Abstract: A base plate containing a having a top and a bottom and comprising a beryllium oxide composition containing at least 95 wt % beryllium oxide and optionally fluorine/fluoride ion. The base plate demonstrates a clamping pressure of at least 133 kPa at a temperature of at least 600° C. and a bulk resistivity greater than 1×105 ohm-m at 800° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2020
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Applicant: MATERION CORPORATION
    Inventors: Larry T. SMITH, Fritz C. GRENSING, Zan ASLETT, Robert E. KUSNER, Jeffrey R. CAMPBELL, Aaron B. SAYER, Kyung H. CHUNG, Gordon V. LU
  • Publication number: 20170295612
    Abstract: An integral resistance heater is disclosed. The heater includes a beryllium oxide (BeO) ceramic body having a first surface and a second surface. A heating element is formed from a metal foil or metallizing paint and is printed onto the top or second surface of the beryllium oxide ceramic body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventors: Larry T. Smith, Samuel J. Hayes