Patents by Inventor Heron Rodrigues

Heron Rodrigues 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).

  • Patent number: 7235116
    Abstract: A powder metal component particularly suited for use as a valve guide in high temperature applications. The powder metal component according to a first embodiment has a chemical composition on a weight percent basis of about 0.1-2.0% C; about 8.0-18.0% Cr; about 1.0-15.0% Mo; about 0.1-3.5% S; about 0.1%-2.0% Si; upto about 5.0% max other elements; and the balance being substantially Fe. A second embodiment according to the present invention includes about 8.0-16.0% Co.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2007
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: Heron A. Rodrigues, Sundaram L. Narasimhan, Sinharoy Shubhayu, Kevin J. Martus
  • Publication number: 20040237715
    Abstract: A powder metal component particularly suited for use as a valve guide in high temperature applications. The powder metal component according to a first embodiment has a chemical composition on a weight percent basis of about 0.1-2.0% C; about 8.0-18.0% Cr; about 1.0-15.0% Mo; about 0.1-3.5% S; about 0.1%-2.0% Si; upto about 5.0% max other elements; and the balance being substantially Fe. A second embodiment according to the present invention includes about 8.0-16.0% Co.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2003
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventors: Heron A. Rodrigues, Sundaram L. Narasimhan, Sinharoy Shubhayu, Kevin J. Martus
  • Patent number: 6676724
    Abstract: A powder metal engine component particularly suited for use as a valve seat insert in both light and heavy duty internal combustion engine applications. The powder metal engine component contains an intermetallic phase such as a Laves phase for both the cobalt or iron based alloy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2004
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: Sundaram L. Narasimhan, Yushu Wang, Heron A. Rodrigues
  • Publication number: 20040000283
    Abstract: A powder metal engine component particularly suited for use as a valve seat insert in both light and heavy duty internal combustion engine applications. The powder metal engine component contains an intermetallic phase such as a Laves phase for both the cobalt or iron based alloy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2002
    Publication date: January 1, 2004
    Applicant: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: Sundaram L. Narasimhan, Yushu Wang, Heron A. Rodrigues
  • Patent number: 6599345
    Abstract: A powder metal blend for making a powder metal part especially a valve guide 14 for an internal combustion engine particularly suited for operation where there is little or no engine oil lubricant at the valve stem 30 and valve guide 14 interface. The powder metal blend having a chemical composition on a weight percent basis of about 2 to about 10 percent copper; about 0.5 to about 5.0 percent solid lubricant; about 1.0 to about 3.0 percent graphite; about 1.0 to about 8.0 percent bronze; about 0.2 to about 1.5 percent copper-and/or iron phosphorus; about 0.3 to about 1.0 percent fugitive lubricant; and the balance being a low alloy steel powder containing about 0.3 to about 1.0 percent manganese.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2003
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: Yushu Wang, Sundaram L. Narasimhan, Heron A. Rodrigues
  • Publication number: 20030061905
    Abstract: A powder metal blend for making a powder metal part especially a valve guide 14 for an internal combustion engine particularly suited for operation where there is little or no engine oil lubricant at the valve stem 30 and valve guide 14 interface. The powder metal blend having a chemical composition on a weight percent basis of about 2 to about 10 percent copper; about 0.5 to about 5.0 percent solid lubricant; about 1.0 to about 3.0 percent graphite; about 1.0 to about 8.0 percent bronze; about 0.2 to about 1.5 percent copper and/or iron phosphorus; about 0.3 to about 1.0 percent fugitive lubricant; and the balance being a low alloy steel powder containing about 0.3 to about 1.0 percent manganese.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2001
    Publication date: April 3, 2003
    Applicant: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: Yushu Wang, Sundaram L. Narasimhan, Heron A. Rodrigues
  • Patent number: 6214080
    Abstract: A powdered metal blend mixture for making a powdered metal part especially a valve seat insert. The mixture includes 15 to 30 wt. % of a valve steel powder, 0 to 10 wt. % nickel, 0 to 5 wt. % copper, 5 to 15 wt. % of a ferro-alloy powder, 0 to 15 wt. % of a tool steel powder, 0.5 to 5 wt. % of a solid lubricant, 0.5 to 2 wt. % graphite, 0.3 to 1.0% of a temporary lubricant, and the balance being substantially a low alloy steel powder containing 0.6 to 2.0 wt. % molybdenum, 0 to 5 wt. % nickel, and 0 to 3.0 wt. % copper. The present invention provides improved high temperature wear and corrosion resistance over prior art materials as well as improved machinability. The blend of the present invention provides a relatively high density material that allows for a single press and sinter technique.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2001
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: Sundaram L. Narasimhan, Heron Rodrigues, Yushu Wang
  • Patent number: 6139598
    Abstract: A powdered metal blend mixture for making a powdered metal part especially a valve seat insert. The mixture includes 15 to 30 wt. % of a valve steel powder, 0 to 10 wt. % nickel, 0 to 5 wt. % copper, 5 to 15 wt. % of a ferro-alloy powder, 0 to 15 wt. % of a tool steel powder, 0.5 to 5 wt. % of a solid lubricant, 0.5 to 2 wt. % graphite, 0.3 to 1.0% of a temporary lubricant, and the balance being substantially a low alloy steel powder containing 0.6 to 2.0 wt. % molybdenum, 0 to 5 wt. % nickel, and 0 to 3.0 wt. % copper. The present invention provides improved high temperature wear and corrosion resistance over prior art materials as well as improved machinability. The blend of the present invention provides a relatively high density material that allows for a single press and sinter technique.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2000
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: Sundaram L. Narasimhan, Heron Rodrigues, Yushu Wang