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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7758784 | Method of producing uniform blends of nano and micron powders A method of uniformly dispersing a nano powder throughout a micron powder. Ordinary mixing or agitation does not succeed in attaining uniform dispersal: the nano powder agglomerates into microscopic masses. In one form of the invention, a charge of a micron powder, ... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7455509 | System and method for loading a plurality of powder materials in a compaction press This invention relates to a system and method for loading a plurality of powder materials into a magnetic compaction tool. The system and method employ a powder loader which guides the plurality of powder materials into predetermined locations in the magnetic compac... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7362015 | Apparatus and method for making an electrical component This invention relates to a transformer and more particularly, to a system and method for making a transformer utilizing dynamic magnetic compaction. A coil is placed in a conductive container, and a conductive powder material, such as ferrite, is placed in the cont... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7361301 | System and method for consolidating powders This invention relates to a system and method for consolidating particulate material, such as particulate material, in order to achieve at least ninety-five percent (95%) or even ninety-eight percent (98%) of its maximum theoretical density using a relatively long d... | 04/22/2008 |
| 6868778 | System and method for loading a plurality of powder materials in an electromagnetic compaction press This invention relates to a system and method for loading a plurality of powder materials into a magnetic compaction tool. The system and method employ a powder loader which guides the plurality of powder materials into predetermined locations in the magnetic compac... | 03/22/2005 |
| 6857185 | Method for electromagnetically joining tubes to sheets in a tubular heat transfer system A system and method for expanding, joining or securing a plurality of tubes by electromagnetic expansion to a plurality of sheets in a tubular heat transfer system. The system and method involve the automatic sensing and positioning of a electromagnetic coil in oper... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6811887 | Apparatus and method for making an electrical component This invention relates to a transformer and more particularly, to a system and method for making a transformer utilizing dynamic magnetic compaction. A coil is placed in a conductive container, and a conductive powder material, such as ferrite, is placed in the cont... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6612826 | System for consolidating powders This invention relates to a system and method for consolidating particulate material, such as particulate material, in order to achieve at least ninety-five percent (95%) or even ninety-eight percent (98%) of its maximum theoretical density using a relati... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6524526 | Structure and method for compaction of powder-like materials Structure and method for producing very dense bodies of material from particulate materials. A particle material is placed within an electrically conductive container. A solenoid or coil encompasses the electrically conductive container, and a large magni... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6465995 | Switching power supply with AC waveform capability A switching power supply which generates AC power, as opposed to DC power. A transistor opens and closes to thereby generate charge-discharge cycles through an inductor-resistor combination. Each charging current is compared with a reference waveform whic... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6432554 | Apparatus and method for making an electrical component This invention relates to a transformer and more particularly, to a system and method for making a transformer utilizing dynamic magnetic compaction. A coil is placed in a conductive container, and a conductive powder material, such as ferrite, is placed ... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6273963 | Structure and method for compaction of powder-like materials Structure and a method for producing very dense bodies of material from particulate materials. A particulate material is placed within an electrically conductive container. A solenoid or coil encompasses the electrically conductive container, and a large ... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6208121 | Switching power supply with AC waveform capability A switching power supply which generates AC power, as opposed to DC power. A transistor opens and closes to thereby generate charge-discharge cycles through an inductor-resistor combination. Each charging current is compared with a reference waveform whic... | 03/27/2001 |
| 5947722 | Heat exchanger for particulate material A particulate material heating system and method for heating particulate material having a core which is heated to a predetermined temperature. The core has a plurality of serpentine passages which receive particulate material from a metering device havin... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5689797 | Structure and method for compaction of powder-like materials Structure and a method for producing very dense bodies from particulate materials. An electrically conductive drive member is positioned adjacent the particulate material. A significant magnitude of electrical current is caused to flow through the electri... | 11/18/1997 |
| 5611230 | Structure and method for compaction of powder-like materials Structure and a method for producing very dense bodies of material from particulate materials. A particulate material is placed within an electrically conductive container. A solenoid or coil encompasses the electrically conductive container, and a large ... | 03/18/1997 |
| 5611139 | Structure and method for compaction of powder-like materials Structure and a method for producing very dense bodies from particulate materials. An electrically conductive drive member is positioned adjacent the particulate material. A significant magnitude of electrical current is caused to flow through the electri... | 03/18/1997 |
| 5405574 | Method for compaction of powder-like materials Structure and a method for producing very dense bodies of material from powderous materials. A powderous material is placed within an electrically conductive container. A solenoid encompasses the electrically conductive container, and a large magnitude of... | 04/11/1995 |
| 5050478 | Railgun structure for enhanced projectile velocity Railgun structure having a pair of spaced-apart electrically conductive rails. A source of electrical energy is connected to the rails. An armature vessel is positioned between the rails and is movable along the rails. The armature vessel contains an elec... | 09/24/1991 |
| 5049771 | Electrical machine An electrical machine which has a rotor positioned within a housing. The rotor has a pair of spaced-apart engagement portions, which, preferably, are tapered. The engagement portions are engaged by collectors or brushes which are arranged in annular confi... | 09/17/1991 |
| 5001312 | High current repetitive switch having no significant arcing A high current direct current switch which has no significant arcing and which is capable of high rate repetitive operation. A collector member has a plurality of electrically conductive leaves which are arranged in a stack. All of the leaves in the stack... | 03/19/1991 |
| 4942378 | High-speed superconducting switch and method A high-speed superconducting switch and method. A body of superconductive material has a primary conductive plane through which primary current flows in an electrical circuit. Control current is conducted through the body of superconductive material in a ... | 07/17/1990 |