Patents by Inventor Tom Lambert

Tom Lambert 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).

  • Impeller manufacturing process
    Patent number: 6276899
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing an impeller, comprising machining hub, shroud and core portions, such that contacting surfaces between the hub and core, and shroud and core form mating surfaces, for mating and alignment with each other. Material is removed from the core without disturbing the contour of its surfaces, resulting in one or more vanes which mate with the respective hub and shroud portions. The mating portions are then coupled together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2001
    Assignee: Flowserve Management Company
    Inventors: Tom Lambert, Ray Piatt