Patents by Inventor Thomas A. Eckler

Thomas A. Eckler 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).

  • Fatigue resistant tatanium alloy articles
    Patent number: 4433005
    Abstract: Titanium and titanium alloy particles are provided with improved mechanical properties through the use of ion implantation. Ions of elements selected from the noble metals and titanium are employed. Ion energies of 50-200 kev and ion densities of at least 10.sup.14 ions/sq. cm. are employed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 1982
    Date of Patent: February 21, 1984
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Brian A. Manty, Thomas A. Eckler, Shiro Fujishiro
  • Method for electrolytic etching
    Patent number: 4247377
    Abstract: A method for electrolytically etching metals. Nickel superalloys are etched with uniform grooves using a 10 volume percent HCl aqueous solution and periodically reversed current. An aperture containing shield is interposed between an upward facing workpiece and an electrode. The shield is adapted to divert gases evolved at the workpiece from passage to electrode. Controlled roughness in an etched surface is produced by varying electrolyte temperature. Preferred smooth finish is obtained at 7.degree. C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 1979
    Date of Patent: January 27, 1981
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas A. Eckler, Brian A. Manty
  • Apparatus for electrolytic etching
    Patent number: 4238310
    Abstract: An apparatus for electrolytically etching a precision groove pattern in a metal workpiece. A concave shaped shield having a small aperture contains the electrode. The shield diverts gases evolved at the upward facing workpiece away from the electrode while still allowing circulation of electrolyte about the electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 1979
    Date of Patent: December 9, 1980
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas A. Eckler, Brian A. Manty