Patents by Inventor Timothy D. Kostar

Timothy D. Kostar 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).

  • Method and apparatus for ultrasonic machining
    Patent number: 7497764
    Abstract: A method for machining a component. The method includes providing a machining apparatus configured to induce vibrations such that a vibration direction of the machining apparatus is substantially aligned with respect to a machining direction of the component, and vibrating the machining apparatus in the vibration direction to machine the component in the machining direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Timothy D. Kostar, Thomas W. Rentz
  • Method and apparatus for ultrasonic machining
    Patent number: 6932682
    Abstract: A method for machining a component. The method includes providing a machining apparatus configured to induce vibrations such that a vibration direction of the machining apparatus is substantially aligned with respect to a machining direction of the component, and vibrating the machining apparatus in the vibration direction to machine the component in the machining direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2005
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Timothy D. Kostar, Thomas W. Rentz
  • Method and apparatus for ultrasonic machining
    Publication number: 20040077293
    Abstract: A method for machining a component. The method includes providing a machining apparatus configured to induce vibrations such that a vibration direction of the machining apparatus is substantially aligned with respect to a machining direction of the component, and vibrating the machining apparatus in the vibration direction to machine the component in the machining direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2002
    Publication date: April 22, 2004
    Inventors: Timothy D. Kostar, Thomas W. Rentz
  • Braiding machine having self-propelled bobbin carriers
    Patent number: 4972756
    Abstract: A simple braiding machine readily adaptable to a variety of braiding tasks comprises self-propelled bobbin carriers guided by a track consisting of interchangeable units similar to the interchangeable track units of a toy train. Also disclosed is a simple yarn tensioner capable of maintaining constant tension in the braiding yarn and capable of taking up slack yarn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 1989
    Date of Patent: November 27, 1990
    Assignee: University of Delaware
    Inventors: Guang-Wu Du, Timothy D. Kostar