Patents by Inventor Pamela Byrd

Pamela Byrd 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).

  • Method of laser machining components having a protective surface coating
    Publication number: 20050092725
    Abstract: A method of machining a workpiece having a protective surface coating, the said method comprising directing a laser beam at the surface of a workpiece to be cut, welded or drilled by the laser beam at an angle of inclination with respect to the said surface; directing a jet of fluid towards the point of incidence of the laser beam on the surface of the workpiece; characterised in that the said jet of fluid is angled with respect to the said laser beam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2004
    Publication date: May 5, 2005
    Applicant: ROLLS-ROYCE PLC
    Inventor: Pamela Byrd
  • Laser drilling
    Publication number: 20050061787
    Abstract: A method of laser drilling a workpiece, the said method comprising directing a laser beam at the surface of a workpiece to be drilled by the laser beam; directing a jet of assist gas towards the point of incidence of the laser beam on the workpiece; characterised in that the said jet of assist gas is directed towards the workpiece at an angle with respect to the laser beam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2004
    Publication date: March 24, 2005
    Applicant: Rolls-Royce plc
    Inventors: Pamela Byrd, Helen Edwards