Evanston, IL, United States of America

Robert I Altkorn

This inventor holds 2 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: L'air Liquide, Societe Anonyme Pour L'etude Et L'exploitation Des. Active years: 1990-1991.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Robert I Altkorn. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/robert-i-altkorn

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile


% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.4

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 6(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:


Years Active: 1990-1991

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2 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Innovations of Robert I Altkorn

Introduction

Robert I Altkorn is a notable inventor based in Evanston, IL (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of waveguide technology, holding a total of 2 patents. His work focuses on methods that enhance the formation and removal of helical waveguides.

Latest Patents

One of his latest patents is titled "Method of forming a helical waveguide using a deposit screen." This innovative method utilizes a deposit screen, such as tape, to prevent the unwanted deposition of material between the turns of the helix. The waveguide is created through the electroplating of nickel on a mandrel, which features raised portions resembling a screw. The deposit screen is strategically placed in the recessed areas between the raised sections to ensure that the mandrel is not plated in these areas, thereby preventing the turns of the helix from making contact with one another. This technique allows for the easy removal of the resultant helix without causing damage to either the waveguide or the mandrel.

Another significant patent by Altkorn is "Method and apparatus for removing a helical waveguide from a mandrel." This invention describes a method and apparatus for extracting a waveguide from a mandrel after it has been formed through electroplating. The mandrel, similar to the previous patent, has raised areas that facilitate the formation of the waveguide. A thin-walled cylinder is positioned over the cylindrical mandrel and is advanced axially as the mandrel rotates. A notch at the forward end of the cylinder effectively peels the waveguide from the mandrel, allowing the cylinder to support the waveguide in a helical shape as it continues to remove the remainder of the waveguide.

Career Highlights

Robert I Altkorn is associated with L'air Liquide, Société Anonyme Pour L'étude Et L'exploitation Des. His work at this company has allowed him to further develop his innovative ideas and contribute to advancements in waveguide technology.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Altkorn has collaborated with notable colleagues such as Rudy H Haidle and Michel E Marhic. These collaborations have likely enriched his work and led to further innovations in the field.

Conclusion

Robert I Altkorn's contributions to waveguide technology through his patents demonstrate his innovative spirit and technical expertise. His

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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