Patents by Inventor Martin R. Gaerttner

Martin R. Gaerttner 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).

  • Growth of oxide films by vapor solid state anodization
    Patent number: 4290861
    Abstract: A method of solid state anodization comprising contacting a solid anode with a solid insulator that separates and contacts the anode and a solid permeable cathode whereby an oxidant infuses through the permeable cathode while the anode is biased sufficiently positive to cause anodization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1979
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1981
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventors: Martin R. Gaerttner, Robert C. Jaklevic
  • Metallization process
    Patent number: 4256780
    Abstract: Energetic particles modify favorably deposits from sources as evaporant to yield films that have a reduction in tension or even are in compression and with metals as chromium, an increase in reflectance. Only relatively few energetic particles are required to bring about desired change.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 1979
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1981
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventors: Martin R. Gaerttner, David W. Hoffman