Patents by Inventor Tom Inagaki

Tom Inagaki 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).

  • Patent number: 4838959
    Abstract: A method for processing a copper alloy wherein the alloy comprises from 0.2-1.0% beryllium, 1.4-2.2% nickel or cobalt and remainder copper. Said method comprising one or more processing steps and characterized in that said steps conclude with cold working the alloy to an area reduction of at least 99% followed by a batch annealing at a temperature of 750.degree.-950.degree. F. for a period of 1-4 hours.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 1987
    Date of Patent: June 13, 1989
    Assignee: Hudson International Conductors
    Inventor: Tom Inagaki
  • Patent number: 4727002
    Abstract: A wire having a tensile strength of at least 95 psi and conductivity of at least 60 percent IACS is provided. The wire is manufactured from a precipitation hardenable alloy, the alloy consisting essentially of about 0.38 percent beryllium, 1.66 percent nickel or cobalt and the remainder copper. The manufacture comprises one or more processing steps concluding with cold working the alloy to a wire and an area reduction of at least 99 percent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1986
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1988
    Assignee: Hudson Wire Company
    Inventor: Tom Inagaki
  • Patent number: 4594116
    Abstract: A method for processing a copper alloy wherein the alloy comprises from 0.2-1.0% beryllium, 1.4-2.2% nickel or cobalt and remainder copper. Said method comprising one or more processing steps and characterized in that said steps conclude with cold working the alloy to an area reduction of at least 99% followed by a batch annealing at a temperature of 750.degree.-950.degree. F. for a period of 1-4 hours.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1984
    Date of Patent: June 10, 1986
    Assignee: Hudson Wire Company
    Inventor: Tom Inagaki