Patents by Inventor Frankie A. Phelps

Frankie A. Phelps 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).

  • Recycle of titanium diboride materials
    Patent number: 9822016
    Abstract: A method to recycle TiB2 articles, and in particular, a method to recycle a TiB2 feedstock including TiB2 articles and Ti-ore and/or Ti-slag by chlorination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Alcoa USA Corp.
    Inventors: Mark L. Weaver, Andrew L. Schnitgen, Robert A. DiMilia, Frankie A. Phelps, James C. McMillen
  • RECYCLE OF TITANIUM DIBORIDE MATERIALS
    Publication number: 20160052795
    Abstract: A method to recycle TiB2 articles, and in particular, a method to recycle a TiB2 feedstock including TiB2 articles and Ti-ore and/or Ti-slag by chlorination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2015
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventors: Mark L. Weaver, Andrew L. Schnitgen, Robert A. DiMilia, Frankie A. Phelps, James C. McMillen
  • Recycle of titanium diboride materials
    Patent number: 9181101
    Abstract: A method to recycle TiB2 articles, and in particular, a method to recycle a TiB2 feedstock including TiB2 articles and Ti-ore and/or Ti-slag by chlorination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: Alcoa Inc.
    Inventors: Mark L. Weaver, Andrew L. Schnitgen, Robert A. DiMilia, Frankie A. Phelps, James C. McMillen
  • RECYCLE OF TITANIUM DIBORIDE MATERIALS
    Publication number: 20130330256
    Abstract: A method to recycle TiB2 articles, and in particular, a method to recycle a TiB2 feedstock including TiB2 articles and Ti-ore and/or Ti-slag by chlorination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventors: Mark L. Weaver, Andrew L. Schnitgen, Robert A. DiMilia, Frankie A. Phelps, James C. McMillen
  • Inert electrode assemblies and methods of manufacturing the same
    Patent number: 7799187
    Abstract: A composite anode assembly is provided, the assembly including a permeation resistant portion and a porous conductive portion circumscribing at least the bottom of the permeation resistant portion. The composite anode assembly reduces corrosion and restricts thermal expansion stresses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Alcoa Inc.
    Inventors: Robert DiMilia, Frankie Phelps, Lance M. Sworts
  • INERT ELECTRODE ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20080128273
    Abstract: A composite anode assembly is provided, the assembly including a permeation resistant portion and a porous conductive portion circumscribing at least the bottom of the permeation resistant portion. The composite anode assembly reduces corrosion and restricts thermal expansion stresses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2006
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Applicant: Alcoa Inc.
    Inventors: Robert DiMilia, Frankie Phelps, Lance M. Sworts