Patents by Inventor Thomas Bliss

Thomas Bliss 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).

  • Composite metal spring material, method of making, and spring members formed therefrom
    Patent number: 4818634
    Abstract: A composite metal spring material, and formed electrically conductive contact spring members made from the material, comprise metallurgically bonded layers of copper and stainless steel of selected compositions which are subjected to a novel sequence of heat-treating steps for providing the spring materials and members with spring characteristics of improved strength and stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 1986
    Date of Patent: April 4, 1989
    Assignee: Texas Instruments Incorporated
    Inventor: Thomas Bliss