Patents by Inventor Andri E. Elia

Andri E. Elia 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).

  • INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE COVERS
    Publication number: 20100206262
    Abstract: Metal plated organic polymer compositions are useful as vehicular engine covers. Such covers may have lighter weight, and/or superior corrosion resistance, and/or be more easily made than conventional covers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2008
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Applicants: MORPH TECHNOLOGIES, INC., E.I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Andri E. Elia, Michael R. Day, Andrew Wang, Jonathan McCrea
  • CHROME-FREE METHOD OF CONDITIONING AND ETCHING OF A THERMOPLASTIC SUBSTRATE FOR METAL PLATING
    Publication number: 20100159260
    Abstract: Described is an improved process for the simultaneous conditioning and etching of a thermoplastic substrate for metal plating using sulfuric acid dissolved in a solvent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2009
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Applicant: E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Andri E. Elia, Claudio Pierdomenico, Mariane Zebri
  • PARTIALLY AROMATIC POLYAMIDE COMPOSITIONS FOR METAL PLATED ARTICLES
    Publication number: 20090143520
    Abstract: Partially aromatic polyamide compositions containing an aliphatic polyamide and an alkaline earth metal carbonate have excellent adhesion to metal coatings which are produced by electroless and/or electrolytic plating. Also described is a process for the electroless and/or electrolytic coating of these compositions. The resulting articles are useful as parts in automotive and industrial applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2008
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Inventors: ANDRI E. ELIA, Claudio Pierdomenico
  • Wear resistant toughened and reinforced polyacetal compositions
    Publication number: 20090048388
    Abstract: Polyacetal resin compositions having good wear resistance and a combination of good toughness and stiffness. The compositions comprise polyacetal, toughener, carbon fibers, and, optionally, glass fibers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2007
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Inventor: Andri E. Elia
  • Composite thermoplastic articles
    Publication number: 20080176090
    Abstract: Composite articles having good mechanical properties and smooth surface appearance comprising a reinforced thermoplastic polyamide and/or polyester component and a film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2007
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Inventors: Andri E. Elia, Toshikazu Kobayashi, William Daniel Saunders
  • Painted composite thermoplastic articles
    Publication number: 20080176088
    Abstract: Painted composite articles having good mechanical properties and smooth surface appearance comprising a reinforced thermoplastic polymeric components, a film, and a coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2007
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Inventors: Andri E. Elia, Toshikazu Kobayashi, William Daniel Saunders
  • Process for coating vehicle exterior parts made from thermoplastic composite articles
    Publication number: 20080176079
    Abstract: A process for coating vehicle parts comprising composite articles having good mechanical properties and smooth surface appearance comprising a reinforced thermoplastic polymeric component and a film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2007
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Inventors: Andri E. Elia, Toshikazu Kobayashi, William Daniel Saunders
  • Toughened nylons characterized by low mold deposit
    Patent number: 4977216
    Abstract: Thermoplastic polyamide compositions consisting essentially of 75-90 weight percent nylon 6, nylon 66 or nylon 66/6 blends (nylon 6.ltoreq.50%) with 10-25 weight percent ethylene ionomer containing softening comonomer are characterized by a unique combination of high stiffness and toughness, and freedom from mold deposit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 11, 1990
    Assignee: E. I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventor: Andri E. Elia