Patents by Inventor Thomas W. Gaddy

Thomas W. Gaddy 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).

  • Tuning arrangement for electrical components
    Patent number: 4287498
    Abstract: An arrangement is provided for mechanically connecting threaded tuning elements of electrical components to rotators driven by automated apparatus. The arrangement includes tuning tools which provide positive rotation to the tuning elements but which permit relative longitudinal motion between the tuning tools and the tuning elements. The tuning tools further have conical receptacles which are rotated by conical members that self-align with the receptacles. The conical drive members are connected by telescoping and universally joined drive shafts to motors under the control of the automated apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1980
    Date of Patent: September 1, 1981
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: Thomas W. Gaddy