This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: United Technologies Corporation. Active years: 1990.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1990
Title: Eddie L. Teaster and His Airfoil-Root Contouring Invention.
Introduction
Eddie L. Teaster is an inventor associated with West Palm Beach, Florida, and United Technologies Corporation. His patent work addresses a specialized manufacturing challenge: shaping an airfoil root with precision while avoiding damage from more aggressive machining methods.
Latest Patents
Teaster is credited with 1 patent: “Apparatus and Method for Selectively Contouring an Airfoil Root.” The invention describes a buffing guide with a mating surface, two guide surfaces, and a mechanism for engaging an airfoil root. It directs a buffing wheel into precise contact with a selected root edge. Sustained contact creates a smooth, radiused surface while avoiding the detrimental effects associated with grinding or milling.
Career Highlights
Teaster’s patented work reflects an engineering focus on controlled finishing processes for airfoil components. By guiding the buffing wheel, the apparatus helps make selective contouring more precise and consistent.
Collaborations
Teaster’s listed coworkers include Kurt R. Snyder and Steve Joseph Mezei. His company affiliation is United Technologies Corporation.
Conclusion
Eddie L. Teaster’s patent presents a targeted approach to airfoil-root finishing, using a guided buffing process to achieve a smooth contour while reducing reliance on grinding or milling.
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