Patents by Inventor James W. Herchenroeder

James W. Herchenroeder 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).

  • Publication number: 20120076684
    Abstract: There is disclosed a magnetic material having a composition in atomic percentage of: (MM1-aRa)uFe100-u-v-w-x-yYvMwTxBy wherein MM is a mischmetal or a synthetic equivalent thereof; R is Nd, Pr or a combination thereof; Y is a transition metal other than Fe; M is one or more of a metal selected from Groups 4 to 6 of the periodic table; and T is one or more of a metal other than B, selected from Groups 11 to 14 of the periodic table, wherein 0?a?1, 7?u?13, 0?v?20, 0?w?5; 0?x?5 and 4?y?12.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2009
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: MAGNEQUENCH INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Zhongmin Chen, James W. Herchenroeder
  • Patent number: 7144463
    Abstract: The present invention relates to highly quenchable Fe-based rare earth magnetic materials that are made by rapid solidification process and exhibit good magnetic properties and thermal stability. More specifically, the invention relates to isotropic Nd—Fe—B type magnetic materials made from a rapid solidification process with a lower optimal wheel speed and a broader optimal wheel speed window than those used in producing conventional magnetic materials. The materials exhibit remanence (Br) and intrinsic coercivity (Hci) values of between 7.0 to 8.5 kG and 6.5 to 9.9 kOe, respectively, at room temperature. The invention also relates to process of making the materials and to bonded magnets made from the magnetic materials, which are suitable for direct replacement of anisotropic sintered ferrites in many applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Assignee: Magnequench, Inc.
    Inventors: Zhongmin Chen, Benjamin R. Smith, Bao-Min Ma, James W. Herchenroeder
  • Patent number: 6979409
    Abstract: The present invention relates to highly quenchable Fe-based rare earth magnetic materials that are made by rapid solidification process and exhibit good magnetic properties and thermal stability. More specifically, the invention relates to isotropic Nd—Fe—B type magnetic materials made from a rapid solidification process with a lower optimal wheel speed and a broader optimal wheel speed window than those used in producing conventional magnetic materials. The materials exhibit remanence (Br) and intrinsic coercivity (Hci) values of between 7.0 to 8.5 kG and 6.5 to 9.9 kOe, respectively, at room temperature. The invention also relates to process of making the materials and to bonded magnets made from the magnetic materials, which are suitable for direct replacement of anisotropic sintered ferrites in many applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2005
    Assignee: Magnequench, Inc.
    Inventors: Zhongmin Chen, Benjamin R. Smith, Bao-Min Ma, James W. Herchenroeder
  • Publication number: 20040154699
    Abstract: The present invention relates to highly quenchable Fe-based rare earth magnetic materials that are made by rapid solidification process and exhibit good magnetic properties and thermal stability. More specifically, the invention relates to isotropic Nd—Fe—B type magnetic materials made from a rapid solidification process with a lower optimal wheel speed and a broader optimal wheel speed window than those used in producing conventional magnetic materials. The materials exhibit remanence (Br) and intrinsic coercivity (Hci) values of between 7.0 to 8.5 kG and 6.5 to 9.9 kOe, respectively, at room temperature. The invention also relates to process of making the materials and to bonded magnets made from the magnetic materials, which are suitable for direct replacement of anisotropic sintered ferrites in many applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2003
    Publication date: August 12, 2004
    Inventors: Zhongmin Chen, Benjamin R. Smith, Bao-Min Ma, James W. Herchenroeder
  • Patent number: 5085828
    Abstract: A rare earth-containing powder is pressed into a compact at ambient temperatures using a solid lubricant applied only to the die wall and/or a core. The solid lubricant is applied by suspending lubricant powder in a fluorinated hydrocarbon liquid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 4, 1992
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Jon C. Shain, James W. Herchenroeder