Patents by Inventor Philip J. Jacobs

Philip J. Jacobs 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).

  • Patent number: 4886009
    Abstract: An indicator that provides information on the wear status of a composite tool that is subject to abrasion during use. The composite tool contains at least one wear groove in the area subject to abrasion. The wear groove has a desired length and predetermined depth. The wear groove is formed of a desired length and of a predetermined depth into the tool in the area subject to abrasion. During use of the tool in composite forming, the tool is inspected for the presence and depth of the wear groove thereby indicating the wear status of the tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 1988
    Date of Patent: December 12, 1989
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Robert K. Gondar, Philip J. Jacobs