ROBERT L SLEDGE, II
Electrician at North Loop Blvd, Austin, TX
License number
Texas 42749
Expiration Date
Oct 18, 2017
Category
Master Electrician
Address
Address
400 W North Loop Blvd, Austin, TX 78751
Phone
(512) 771-4625
Professional information
Explosively Actuated Thermal Opening Switch
US Patent:
5360999, Nov 1, 1994
Filed:
Feb 25, 1993
Appl. No.:
8/023808
Inventors:
Jim L. Upshaw - Austin TX
Jonathan J. Hahne - Austin TX
Richard J. Hayes - Austin TX
Raymond C. Zowarka - Austin TX
John P. Kajs - Austin TX
Robert L. Sledge - Austin TX
Jonathan J. Hahne - Austin TX
Richard J. Hayes - Austin TX
Raymond C. Zowarka - Austin TX
John P. Kajs - Austin TX
Robert L. Sledge - Austin TX
Assignee:
Board of Regents, The University of Texas System - Austin TX
International Classification:
H01H 3900
US Classification:
307112
Abstract:
An apparatus and method are provided for controlling the switching characteristics of an explosively actuated switch. The switch comprises a conductor that is only partially severed by explosive forces. A bridge region, the conductive portion of the conductor remaining after the explosion, is then severed by thermal breakdown. Variations in the bridge region enable a user to vary the switching characteristics of the switch.
Method And Apparatus For Switching An Electrical Circuit
US Patent:
5070787, Dec 10, 1991
Filed:
Jun 24, 1988
Appl. No.:
7/210979
Inventors:
William F. Weldon - Austin TX
Ben M. Rech - Round Rock TX
Robert L. Sledge - Austin TX
Ben M. Rech - Round Rock TX
Robert L. Sledge - Austin TX
Assignee:
The Board of Regents of the University of Texas System - Austin TX
International Classification:
F23Q 500, H01H 3900
US Classification:
102216
Abstract:
The invention provides an explosively actuated switch and a method of using the same. The switch will include primary conductive elements which will remain generally stationary, and one or more movable conductive elements which will be clamped between the stationary elements. Various types of mechanisms may be utilized to exert a clamping force on one or more of the stationary members. An explosive material is provided to move the movable members from engagement with the stationary members upon detonation.
Method And Apparatus For Electromagnetic Powder Deposition
US Patent:
2002014, Oct 10, 2002
Filed:
Dec 11, 2001
Appl. No.:
10/014778
Inventors:
James Bacon - Austin TX, US
Darwin Davis - Austin TX, US
Robert Sledge - Austin TX, US
Robert Polizzi - Del Valle TX, US
John Uglum - Austin TX, US
William Weldon - Little Witham, GB
Raymond Zowarka - Austin TX, US
Darwin Davis - Austin TX, US
Robert Sledge - Austin TX, US
Robert Polizzi - Del Valle TX, US
John Uglum - Austin TX, US
William Weldon - Little Witham, GB
Raymond Zowarka - Austin TX, US
Assignee:
Board of Regents, University of Texas System
International Classification:
B05D001/12
US Classification:
427/180000, 427/569000, 118/7230MW
Abstract:
The present invention provides a method for depositing powder particles on a substrate. The method comprises forming a planar plasma armature, accelerating the plasma armature, accelerating a column of gas with the plasma armature; and accelerating the powder particles with the column of gas. The present invention provides for a railgun, comprising first and second conducting rails, and first and second insulating rails. The insulating and conducting rails form a bore of the railgun. The first and second conducting rails are separated by the insulating rails. At least one of the rails has a port in the wall thereof, the port is adapted to introducing powder particles into the bore.
Method And Apparatus For Electromagnetic Powder Deposition
US Patent:
6329025, Dec 11, 2001
Filed:
Jun 10, 1998
Appl. No.:
9/095197
Inventors:
James L. Bacon - Austin TX
Darwin G. Davis - Austin TX
Robert L. Sledge - Austin TX
Robert J. Polizzi - Del Valle TX
John R. Uglum - Austin TX
William F. Weldon - Gerrard's Cross, GB
Raymond C. Zowarka - Austin TX
Darwin G. Davis - Austin TX
Robert L. Sledge - Austin TX
Robert J. Polizzi - Del Valle TX
John R. Uglum - Austin TX
William F. Weldon - Gerrard's Cross, GB
Raymond C. Zowarka - Austin TX
Assignee:
University of Texas System Board of Regents - Austin TX
International Classification:
B06D 100
US Classification:
427598
Abstract:
The present invention provides a method for depositing powder particles on a substrate. The method comprises forming a planar plasma armature, accelerating the plasma armature, accelerating a column of gas with the plasma armature; and accelerating the powder particles with the column of gas. The present invention provides for a railgun, comprising first and second conducting rails, and first and second insulating rails. The insulating and conducting rails form a bore of the railgun. The first and second conducting rails are separated by the insulating rails. At least one of the rails has a port in the wall thereof, the port is adapted to introducing powder particles into the bore.