Patents by Inventor Louis M. Pope

Louis M. Pope 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).

  • Superabrasive cutting elements and systems and methods for manufacturing the same
    Patent number: 8561727
    Abstract: An exemplary cutting element for a rotary drill bit may have a forward end and a rearward end. The cutting element may include a substrate having a forward face, a rearward face, and at least one interface surface extending between the forward end and the rearward end. At least one of the forward face and the rearward face may be a substantially planar surface. The cutting element may also include a superabrasive layer bonded to the at least one interface surface of the substrate. The superabrasive layer may include at least one cutting edge extending between the forward end and the rearward end. An exemplary rotary drill bit may include at least one cutting element coupled to the bit body. The at least one cutting element may have a rearward end adjacent to the bit body and a forward end extending away from the bit body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: US Synthetic Corporation
    Inventors: Bill J. Pope, Louis M. Pope
  • Bearings, races and components thereof having diamond and other superhard surfaces
    Patent number: 7665898
    Abstract: Diamond bearings and bearing components are disclosed. Some embodiments of the bearings and bearing components include polycrystalline diamond compacts sintered under high pressure and high temperature to create a diamond table chemically and mechanically bonded to a substrate, the diamond table presenting a durable and thermally stable load bearing and articulation surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: Diamicron, Inc.
    Inventors: Bill J. Pope, Jeffery K. Taylor, Richard H. Dixon, Clayton F. Gardinier, Louis M. Pope, II, Dean C. Blackburn, Michael A. Vail
  • BEARINGS, RACES AND COMPONENTS THEREOF HAVING DIAMOND AND OTHER SUPERHARD SURFACES
    Publication number: 20090046967
    Abstract: Diamond bearings and bearing components are disclosed. Some embodiments of the bearings and bearing components include polycrystalline diamond compacts sintered under high pressure and high temperature to create a diamond table chemically and mechanically bonded to a substrate, the diamond table presenting a durable and thermally stable load bearing and articulation surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2008
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Inventors: Bill J. Pope, Jeffery K. Taylor, Richard H. Dixon, Clayton F. Gardinier, Louis M. Pope, II, Dean C. Blackburn, Michael A. Vail
  • Bearings, races and components thereof having diamond and other superhard surfaces
    Patent number: 7461978
    Abstract: Diamond bearings and bearing components are disclosed. Some embodiments of the bearings and bearing components include polycrystalline diamond compacts sintered under high pressure and high temperature to create a diamond table chemically and mechanically bonded to a substrate, the diamond table presenting a durable and thermally stable load bearing and articulation surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2008
    Assignee: Diamicron, Inc.
    Inventors: Bill J. Pope, Jeffery K. Taylor, Richard H. Dixon, Clayton F. Gardinier, Louis M. Pope, II, Dean C. Blackburn, Michael A. Vail
  • Prosthetic hip joint having polycrystalline diamond articulation surfaces and at least one solid polycrystalline diamond compact
    Publication number: 20080215158
    Abstract: A prosthetic joint in which at least one bearing component is made from solid diamond.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2006
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Inventors: Bill J. Pope, Jeffery K. Taylor, Richard H. Dixon, Clayton F. Gardinier, Louis M. Pope, Dean C. Blackburn, Michael A. Vail, Kenneth M. Jensen
  • Prosthetic hip joint having polycrystalline diamond articulation surfaces and at least one solid polycrystalline diamond compact
    Publication number: 20080195220
    Abstract: A prosthetic joint in which at least one bearing component is made from solid diamond.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2006
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventors: Bill J. Pope, Jeffery K. Taylor, Richard H. Dixon, Clayton F. Gardinier, Louis M. Pope, Dean C. Blackburn, Michael A. Vail, Kenneth M. Jensen
  • Use of CoCrMo to augment biocompatibility in polycrystalline diamond compacts
    Patent number: 7396505
    Abstract: CoCrMo can be used to enhance biocompatibility of a sintered polycrystalline diamond compact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2008
    Assignee: Diamicron, Inc.
    Inventors: Bill J. Pope, Richard H. Dixon, Jeffery K. Taylor, Clayton F. Gardinier, Troy Medford, Dean C. Blackburn, Michael A. Vail, Louis M. Pope, Kenneth M. Jensen
  • Use of gradient layers and stress modifiers to fabricate composite constructs
    Patent number: 7396501
    Abstract: Use of gradient layers and stress modifiers in superhard constructs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2008
    Assignee: Diamicron, Inc.
    Inventors: Bill J. Pope, Richard H. Dixon, Jeffery K. Taylor, Clayton F. Gardinier, Troy Medford, Dean C. Blackburn, Michael A. Vail, Louis M. Pope, Victoriano Carvajal
  • Bearings, races and components thereof having diamond and other superhard surfaces
    Publication number: 20040223676
    Abstract: Diamond bearings and bearing components are disclosed. Some embodiments of the bearings and bearing components include polycrystalline diamond compacts sintered under high pressure and high temperature to create a diamond table chemically and mechanically bonded to a substrate, the diamond table presenting a durable and thermally stable load bearing and articulation surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2003
    Publication date: November 11, 2004
    Inventors: Bill J. Pope, Jeffery K. Taylor, Richard H. Dixon, Clayton F. Gardinier, Louis M. Pope, Dean C. Blackburn, Michael A. Vail
  • Prosthetic joint component having at least one sintered polycrystalline diamond compact articulation surface and substrate surface topographical features in said polycrystalline diamond compact
    Publication number: 20040199260
    Abstract: Prosthetic joints, components for prosthetic joints, superhard bearing and articulation surfaces, diamond bearing and articulation surfaces, substrate surface topographical features, materials for making joints, bearing and articulation surfaces, and methods for manufacturing and finishing the same, and related information are disclosed, including a prosthetic joint component having at least one sintered polycrystalline diamond compact articulation surface and substrate surface topographical features in said polycrystalline diamond compact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2004
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Inventors: Bill J. Pope, Jeffrey K. Taylor, Richard H. Dixon, Clayton F. Gardinier, Louis M. Pope, Dean C. Blackburn, Michael A. Vail, Kenneth M. Jensen
  • Diamond-surfaced femoral head for use in a prosthetic joint
    Patent number: 6800095
    Abstract: Prosthetic joints, components for prosthetic joints, superhard bearing and articulation surfaces, diamond bearing and articulation surfaces, substrate surface topographical features, materials for making joints, bearing and articulation surfaces, and methods for manufacturing and finishing the same, and related information are disclosed, including a diamond-surfaced femoral head for use in a prosthetic joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2004
    Assignee: Diamicron, Inc.
    Inventors: Bill J. Pope, Jeffery K. Taylor, Richard H. Dixon, Clayton F. Gardinier, Louis M. Pope, Dean C. Blackburn, Michael A. Vail, Kenneth M. Jensen
  • Prosthetic hip joint having a polycrystalline diamond articulation surface and a plurality of substrate layers
    Patent number: 6793681
    Abstract: Prosthetic joints, components for prosthetic joints, superhard bearing and articulation surfaces, diamond bearing and articulation surfaces, substrate surface topographical features, materials for making joints, bearing and articulation surfaces, and methods for manufacturing and finishing the same, and related information are disclosed, including a prosthetic hip joint having a polycrystalline diamond articulation surface and a plurality of substrate layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2004
    Assignee: Diamicron, Inc.
    Inventors: Bill Jordan Pope, Jeffery K. Taylor, Richard H. Dixon, Clayton F. Gardinier, Louis M. Pope, Dean C. Blackburn, Michael A. Vail
  • Prosthetic joint component having at least one solid polycrystalline diamond component
    Patent number: 6709463
    Abstract: Prosthetic joints, components for prosthetic joints, superhard bearing and articulation surfaces, diamond bearing and articulation surfaces, substrate surface topographical features, materials for making joints, bearing and articulation surfaces, and methods for manufacturing and finishing the same, and related information are disclosed, including a prosthetic joint component having at least one solid polycrystalline diamond component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2004
    Assignee: Diamicron, Inc.
    Inventors: Bill J. Pope, Jeffrey K. Taylor, Richard H. Dixon, Clayton F. Gardinier, Louis M. Pope, Dean C. Blackburn, Michael A. Vail, Kenneth M. Jensen
  • Prosthetic joint component having at least one sintered polycrystalline diamond compact articulation surface and substrate surface topographical features in said polycrystalline diamond compact
    Patent number: 6676704
    Abstract: Prosthetic joints, components for prosthetic joints, superhard bearing and articulation surfaces, diamond bearing and articulation surfaces, substrate surface topographical features, materials for making joints, bearing and articulation surfaces, and methods for manufacturing and finishing the same, and related information are disclosed, including a prosthetic joint component having at least one sintered polycrystalline diamond compact articulation surface and substrate surface topographical features in said polycrystalline diamond compact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2004
    Assignee: Diamicron, Inc.
    Inventors: Bill J. Pope, Jeffrey K. Taylor, Richard H. Dixon, Clayton F. Gardinier, Louis M. Pope, Dean C. Blackburn, Michael A. Vail, Kenneth M. Jensen
  • Bearings, races and components thereof having diamond and other superhard surfaces
    Patent number: 6655845
    Abstract: Diamond bearings and bearing components are disclosed. Some embodiments of the bearings and bearing components include polycrystalline diamond compacts sintered under high pressure and high temperature to create a diamond table chemically and mechanically bonded to a substrate, the diamond table presenting a durable and thermally stable load bearing and articulation surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Assignee: Diamicron, Inc.
    Inventors: Bill J. Pope, Jeffery K. Taylor, Richard H. Dixon, Clayton F. Gardinier, Louis M. Pope, II, Dean C. Blackburn, Michael A. Vail
  • Prosthetic joint having substrate surface topographical featurers and at least one diamond articulation surface
    Patent number: 6610095
    Abstract: Prosthetic joints, components for prosthetic joints, superhard bearing and articulation surfaces, diamond bearing and articulation surfaces, substrate surface topographical features, materials for making joints, bearing and articulation surfaces, and methods for manufacturing and finishing the same, and related information are disclosed, including a prosthetic joint having substrate surface topographical features and at least one diamond articulation surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: Diamicron, Inc.
    Inventors: Bill J. Pope, Jeffrey K. Taylor, Richard H. Dixon, Clayton F. Gardinier, Louis M. Pope, Dean C. Blackburn, Michael A. Vail, Kenneth M. Jensen
  • Methods for manufacturing a diamond prosthetic joint component
    Patent number: 6596225
    Abstract: Prosthetic joints, components for prosthetic joints, superhard bearing and articulation surfaces, diamond bearing and articulation surfaces, substrate surface topographical features, materials for making joints, bearing and articulation surfaces, and methods for manufacturing and finishing the same, and related information are disclosed, including methods for manufacturing a diamond prosthetic joint component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2003
    Assignee: Diamicron, Inc.
    Inventors: Bill J. Pope, Jeffrey K. Taylor, Richard H. Dixon, Clayton F. Gardinier, Louis M. Pope, Dean C. Blackburn, Michael A. Vail, Kenneth M. Jensen
  • Diamond articulation surface for use in a prosthetic joint
    Patent number: 6514289
    Abstract: Prosthetic joints, components for prosthetic joints, superhard bearing and articulation surfaces, diamond bearing and articulation surfaces, substrate surface topographical features, materials for making joints, bearing and articulation surfaces, and methods for manufacturing and finishing the same, and related information are disclosed, including a diamond articulation surface for use in a prosthetic joint
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2003
    Assignee: Diamicron, Inc.
    Inventors: Bill J. Pope, Jeffrey K. Taylor, Richard H. Dixon, Clayton F. Gardinier, Louis M. Pope, Dean C. Blackburn, Michael A. Vail, Kenneth M. Jensen
  • Methods for making bearings, races and components thereof having diamond and other superhard surfaces
    Publication number: 20030019106
    Abstract: Method for making diamond bearings and diamond bearing components. Some methods include sintering diamond feedstock and a substrate under high pressure and high temperature to create a sintered polycrystalline diamond compact with a non-planar bearing and articulation surface. Various machining, grinding and polishing methods for finishing the compact are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2001
    Publication date: January 30, 2003
    Applicant: Diamicron, Inc.
    Inventors: Bill J. Pope, Jeffery K. Taylor, Richard H. Dixon, Clayton F. Gardinier, Louis M. Pope, Dean C. Blackburn, Michael A. Vail
  • Component for use in prosthetic hip, the component having a polycrystalline diamond articulation surface and a plurality of substrate layers
    Patent number: 6497727
    Abstract: Prosthetic joints, components for prosthetic joints, superhard bearing and articulation surfaces, diamond bearing and articulation surfaces, substrate surface topographical features, materials for making joints, bearing and articulation surfaces, and methods for manufacturing and finishing the same, and related information are disclosed, including a component for use in a prosthetic hip, the component having a polycrystalline diamond articulation surface and a plurality of substrate layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2002
    Assignee: Diamicron, Inc.
    Inventors: Bill J. Pope, Jeffrey K. Taylor, Richard H. Dixon, Clayton F. Gardinier, Louis M. Pope, Dean C. Blackburn, Michael A. Vail