Patents Represented by Attorney Vincent G. Gioia

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  • Texture annealing silicon steel
    Patent number: 4157925
    Abstract: A process for producing electromagnetic silicon steel having a cube-on-edge orientation. The process includes the steps of: preparing a melt of silicon steel containing from 0.02 to 0.06% carbon, from 0.015 to 0.15% manganese, from 0.005 to 0.05% of material from the group consisting of sulfur and selenium, from 0.0006 to 0.0080% boron, up to 0.0100% nitrogen, up to 1.0% copper, less than 0.005% antimony, less than 0.009% aluminum and from 2.5 to 4.0% silicon; casting; hot rolling; cold rolling; decarburizing; applying a refractory oxide base coating; and final texture annealing. During final texture annealing the steel is heated from a temperature of 1700.degree. F. to a temperature of 1900.degree. F. at an average rate of less than 30.degree. F. per hour, and subsequently maintained at a temperature in excess of 2000.degree. F. for a period of time sufficient to effect a purification of the steel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1978
    Date of Patent: June 12, 1979
    Assignee: Allegheny Ludlum Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank A. Malagari, Jr., Robert F. Miller, Jack W. Shilling, James H. Wells
  • Method of making oxide dispersion strengthened powder
    Patent number: 4156053
    Abstract: A process for preparing metal having a substantially uniform dispersion of hard filler particles. The process includes the steps of: admixing particles of a first metallic component with oxide particles having a negative free energy of formation at 1000.degree. C. of at least as great as that of aluminum oxide, and with a dissimilar second metallic component; and of milling for a period of time sufficient to produce powder characterized by a substantially uniform dispersion of hard filler particles and heterogeneous agglomerations of at least two metallic components. The first metallic component is from the group consisting of nickel, cobalt, iron and alloys thereof. Both the first and the second metallic component have an average particle size of less than 10 microns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 1978
    Date of Patent: May 22, 1979
    Assignee: Special Metals Corporation
    Inventor: Sanford Baranow
  • Process for producing phosphorous-bearing soft magnetic material
    Patent number: 4152179
    Abstract: A method for producing a soft magnetic material consisting essentially of up to 0.05% carbon, up to 1.0% manganese, up to 0.5% sulfur, up to 0.5% silicon, from 0.5 to 1.5% phosphorus, balance iron and residuals. The method comprises the steps of: blending iron powder and phosphorus-bearing powder into a mixture containing from 0.5 to 1.5% phosphorus; pressing the blended mixture; and sintering the mixture in a non-oxidizing atmosphere at a temperature and for a period of time sufficient to produce a density of at least 7 grams per cubic centimeter. The sintering temperature is at least 2200.degree. F. The soft magnetic material is characterized by a magnetizing force to reach 10 kilogauss of no more than 2.0 oersteds, and a coercive force from 10 kilogauss of no more than 0.9 oersted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 1977
    Date of Patent: May 1, 1979
    Assignee: Allegheny Ludlum Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward C. Falkowski, Carl E. Ruppel
  • Slicing machine
    Patent number: 4151772
    Abstract: A machine for continuously conveying slabs of meat, such as bacon, to a revolving blade and slicing same into accurate, weight controlled groupings, preferably by control of the conveying system. The machine has a plurality of longitudinally spaced, generally transversely extending rollers and a plurality of finger means mounted on the front roller that is adjacent to the blade, but rearward of the front roller, to apply downward and rearward forces to the conveyor supported slab to positively control the slab travel to, and particularly adjacent, the blade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 1978
    Date of Patent: May 1, 1979
    Assignee: Chemetron Corporation
    Inventor: Arthur A. Johnson
  • Bed light safety apparatus
    Patent number: 4149222
    Abstract: A bed light safety apparatus which includes a normally wall mounted lighting fixture. The upper rearward edge of the fixture is pivotally mounted to a plate adapted for attachment to a wall. One embodiment of the apparatus includes a switch carried by the fixture. When used in conjunction with a hospital bed or the like which is power operated to a raised position, the switch is made a part of the electrical circuit for the bed drive means. In the event equipment carried by the bed strikes the fixture on raising of the bed, the consequent pivotal movement of the fixture causes the switch to open the circuit to the bed drive means and halt further raising of the bed. In other embodiments the safety apparatus may include visual or auditory alarms actuable by a switch in the fixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 1977
    Date of Patent: April 10, 1979
    Assignee: Chemetron Corporation
    Inventor: Harry T. Linde
  • Method and apparatus for heating coils of strip
    Patent number: 4147506
    Abstract: Coils of strip to be annealed are placed in a furnace with their eye vertical and are heated to the annealing temperature by heating elements on the furnace side wall at the same elevation as the coils. An insulation shield is provided between the heating elements and the coil. This may be a cover surrounding the coil in spaced relationship therewith and extending the full height of the coil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1977
    Date of Patent: April 3, 1979
    Assignee: Allegheny Ludlum Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond L. Southern, James G. Benford, Steve Petarra, Robert D. Holbein, Albert F. Vince
  • Die and method of making the same
    Patent number: 4145910
    Abstract: A reusable draw or ironing die includes a tool steel body having an axial hole therethrough. A first carbide insert is shrunk fit into the axial hole and a second carbide insert is press fit within the first carbide insert.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1977
    Date of Patent: March 27, 1979
    Assignee: Carmet Company
    Inventor: Frank R. Scheel
  • Method for microwave heating
    Patent number: 4140887
    Abstract: An object responsive to microwave energy is enclosed in a thermally insulated enclosure which is substantially transparent to microwave energy and is heated by microwave energy passing through the enclosure. The apparatus includes a chamber which supports the magnetron radiators and has thermal insulated walls and an insulated base on which the object rests.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 1977
    Date of Patent: February 20, 1979
    Assignee: Special Metals Corporation
    Inventors: Willard H. Sutton, Walter E. Johnson
  • Method for cleaning strip
    Patent number: 4138273
    Abstract: A strip is continuously passed through a molten salt bath in a main tank having a central longitudinal baffle providing passageways at each end thereof. A sink guide roll is provided for the strip at the exit half of the tank. A heating tank is located along one longitudinal side of the main tank at the entry end thereof and has front and rear connecting openings with the main tank. An agitator is positioned at the front end of the heating tank. A forward tank section located along the other side of the tank has a bottom opening connecting therewith. An intermediate tank section has upper and lower compartments, the upper compartment serving as a sludge settling basin. A rear tank section has an agitator therein and is connected to the forward tank section through the lower compartment. Small openings adjacent the top of the upper compartment open into the main tank and to the rear tank section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 1978
    Date of Patent: February 6, 1979
    Assignee: Allegheny Ludlum Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick S. Lukac, William P. Zbryski
  • Reinforced pipe cross fitting
    Patent number: 4130303
    Abstract: A pipe cross fitting for interconnecting tubular structural members of an offshore platform of the type used by the oil industry. The cross fitting is reinforced by the addition of an internal structural element that extends across the central open portion of the fitting and into all of the branches of the fitting to resist the tension and compression forces applied to the fitting during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 1977
    Date of Patent: December 19, 1978
    Assignee: Chemetron Corporation
    Inventor: Henry H. George
  • Coating selected areas of a substrate
    Patent number: 4126511
    Abstract: Aluminum or other coating material is deposited on the surface of one side of a strip after which ink is deposited on preselected areas of the coated strip. The ink is then cured and the aluminum removed from the uncovered areas after which the ink is removed from the covered area of the aluminum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 1977
    Date of Patent: November 21, 1978
    Assignee: Arnold Engineering Company
    Inventor: Donald T. Ford
  • Dual scraped surface heat exchanger
    Patent number: 4126177
    Abstract: A heat exchanger for rapidly heating or cooling materials such as fluids containing fragile, discrete particles of varying sizes without substantial damage to the particles. The exchanger has inner and outer heat transfer surfaces that define an elongated annulus. Located in the annulus is a pair of opposed, spiral, inner and outer ribs which do not span the annulus and which, upon rotation, move the material toward the exchanger inlet against the flow therefrom which overflows the ribs and moves from rib to rib and to the outlet. Scraper blades associated with the ribs, scrape the exchanger inner and outer surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 1977
    Date of Patent: November 21, 1978
    Assignee: Chemetron Corporation
    Inventors: Robert L. Smith, Carl C. Yann
  • Method of automatically rethermalizing previously prepared food for consumption
    Patent number: 4126777
    Abstract: A control circuit is provided for a microwave oven in which a crystal rectifier is responsive to variations in the level of the electromagnetic field within the oven cavity when items of different energy absorption or reflection characteristics are placed in the oven. The electric current developed by the crystal is employed to generate a ramp type electrical signal which is compared with a fixed reference voltage to control the termination of microwave power to the oven. Compensation for the nonlinear relationship between crystal current and the level of the electromagnetic field within the oven is provided. In addition, compensation for the initial temperature of the food item which is placed in the oven is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1976
    Date of Patent: November 21, 1978
    Assignee: Chemetron Corporation
    Inventor: Donald G. Moore
  • Method of preparing food items for subsequent rethermalization in a microwave oven
    Patent number: 4126776
    Abstract: A control circuit is provided for a microwave oven in which a crystal rectifier is responsive to variations in the level of the electromagnetic field within the oven cavity when items of different energy absorption or reflection characteristics are placed in the oven. The electric current developed by the crystal is employed to generate a ramp type electrical signal which is compared with a fixed reference voltage to control the termination of microwave power to the oven. Compensation for the nonlinear relationship between crystal current and the level of the electromagnetic field within the oven is provided. In addition, compensation for the initial temperature of the food item which is placed in the oven is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1976
    Date of Patent: November 21, 1978
    Assignee: Chemetron Corporation
    Inventor: Donald G. Moore
  • Rose plant
    Patent number: PP4369
    Abstract: A novel rose variety of the miniature rose class characterized by its sprays of rose red flowers and particularly for the adaptability of the plant for pot forcing, substantially as shown and described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 1977
    Date of Patent: January 23, 1979
    Assignee: F. Harmon Saville Nor'East Miniature Roses
    Inventor: Ernest Schwartz, deceased
  • Rose plant
    Patent number: PP4385
    Abstract: A novel miniature rose characterized by medium sized exhibition-style yellow blooms of yellow coloring borne on a vigorous, free-branching plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 1978
    Date of Patent: February 27, 1979
    Inventor: Samuel D. McGredy
  • Rose plant
    Patent number: PP4396
    Abstract: A novel rose variety of the hybrid tea class characterized by flowers of attractive yellow coloring and borne singly on sturdy stems substantially as shown and described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1978
    Date of Patent: March 20, 1979
    Assignee: San Joaquin Rose Co.
    Inventor: Dorothy J. S. Bailey
  • Rose plant
    Patent number: PP4397
    Abstract: A novel rose variety of the hybrid tea class characterized by very large flowers of strong red coloring, borne singly on a strong stem as shown and described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1978
    Date of Patent: March 20, 1979
    Assignee: San Joaquin Rose Co.
    Inventor: Dorothy J. S. Bailey
  • Rose plant
    Patent number: PP4429
    Abstract: A novel rose variety of the hybrid tea class characterized by flowers of unique bicolor tonality substantially as shown and described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1978
    Date of Patent: June 26, 1979
    Assignee: San Joaquin Rose Company
    Inventor: Dorothy J. S. Bailey
  • Rose plant
    Patent number: PP4430
    Abstract: A novel rose variety of the hybrid tea class characterized by flowers of unique red and yellow coloring, high-center blooms, usually borne singly on a vigorous upright growing plant as shown and described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1978
    Date of Patent: June 26, 1979
    Assignee: San Joaquin Rose Company
    Inventor: Dorothy J. S. Bailey