Patents by Inventor Laura J. Carroll

Laura J. Carroll 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).

  • HIGH THERMAL GRADIENT CASTING WITH TIGHT PACKING OF DIRECTIONALLY SOLIDIFIED CASTING
    Publication number: 20090293994
    Abstract: Method for forming directionally solidified articles in tightly packed mold cavities withdrawn into liquid metal cooling bath. The withdrawal rate and the spacing between adjacent mold cavities cooperate to provide a high thermal gradient. The cast articles exhibit primary dendrite arm spacing of between about 6 to about 12 mils (about 150-300 microns).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2008
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Inventors: Douglas G. Konitzer, Joseph D. Rigney, Laura J. Carroll