Patents by Inventor Steven M. Toller

Steven M. Toller 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).

  • Hidden surface laser shock processing
    Patent number: 6002102
    Abstract: The invention includes a laser processing method for processing a hidden surface of a workpiece, the hidden surface disposed within a recess having an opening. The method comprises inserting a reflective member into the recess and directing a pulse of coherent energy to reflect off of said reflective member and impact the hidden surface of workpiece to create a shock wave. Alteratively a surface of the recess may be modified to laser shock process the hidden surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1999
    Assignee: LSP Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeff L. Dulaney, Allan H. Clauer, Steven M. Toller, Craig T. Walters
  • Oblique angle laser shock processing
    Patent number: 5911890
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for improving properties of a solid material by providing shockwaves therethrough. The method includes controlling the incident angle .theta. of the laser beam applied to the workpiece so that the required residual stresses are created in the workpiece. Particular methods of control such as lenses, polarizers, and particular transparent overlay geometries are shown. The apparatus includes structure for controlling the position and incident angle of the laser beam then controlling the polarization and/or the shape of the incident impact area, based on such incident angle .theta..
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 15, 1999
    Assignee: LSP Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeff L. Dulaney, Allan H. Clauer, Steven M. Toller