Patents by Inventor Russell C. Buehl

Russell C. Buehl 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: 4009233
    Abstract: A method for producing metal and alloy particles from an article thereof wherein the article is first diffused with a source of gas, such as hydrogen, and then subjected to localized heating to melting temperature. Upon localized melting the diffused gas within the article is liberated to produce an atomizing effect upon the melted material. This atomized material is then cooled sufficiently rapidly to form discrete particles which are then collected for further use, such as in powder metallurgy applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 1976
    Date of Patent: February 22, 1977
    Assignee: Crucible Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas S. Cloran, Vernon R. Thompson, Russell C. Buehl