Patents by Inventor Patrik Schmutz

Patrik Schmutz 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).

  • Metal surface coatings for improving bond performance and methods of making the same
    Patent number: 11827807
    Abstract: Described herein are compounds for use in coating compositions and methods of using the same. Also described herein is a method of treating metal products (e.g., aluminum alloy products), including applying the coating composition to at least one surface of the metal product. Further described herein is a joined structure, including the coated aluminum alloy product and another metal or alloy. The coating compositions enhance the bond performance of the joined structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Novelis Inc.
    Inventors: Corrado Bassi, Michéle Edith Berner, Sabyasachi Gaan, Patrik Schmutz
  • METAL SURFACE COATINGS FOR IMPROVING BOND PERFORMANCE AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20220340763
    Abstract: Described herein are compounds for use in coating compositions and methods of using the same. Also described herein is a method of treating metal products (e.g., aluminum alloy products), including applying the coating composition to at least one surface of the metal product. Further described herein is a joined structure, including the coated aluminum alloy product and another metal or alloy. The coating compositions enhance the bond performance of the joined structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2020
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Applicants: Novelis Inc., EMPA, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology
    Inventors: Corrado Bassi, Michéle Edith Berner, Sabyasachi Gaan, Patrik Schmutz