Patents by Inventor Alaa A. Elmoursi

Alaa A. Elmoursi 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: 8821701
    Abstract: A target for use in an ion beam sputtering apparatus made of at least two target tiles where at least two of the target tiles are made of different chemical compositions and are mounted on a main tile and geometrically arranged on the main tile to yield a desired chemical composition on a sputtered substrate. In an alternate embodiment, the tiles are of varied thickness according to the desired chemical properties of the sputtered film. In yet another alternate embodiment, the target is comprised of plugs pressed in a green state which are disposed in cavities formed in a main tile also formed in a green state and the assembly can then be compacted and then sintered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Inventors: Clifton Higdon, Alaa A. Elmoursi, Jason Goldsmith, Bruce Cook, Peter Blau, Qu Jun, Robert Milner
  • Publication number: 20110297535
    Abstract: A target for use in an ion beam sputtering apparatus made of at least two target tiles where at least two of the target tiles are made of different chemical compositions and are mounted on a main tile and geometrically arranged on the main tile to yield a desired chemical composition on a sputtered substrate. In an alternate embodiment, the tiles are of varied thickness according to the desired chemical properties of the sputtered film. In yet another alternate embodiment, the target is comprised of plugs pressed in a green state which are disposed in cavities formed in a main tile also formed in a green state and the assembly can then be compacted and then sintered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2010
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Inventors: Clifton Higdon, Alaa A. Elmoursi, Jason Goldsmith, Bruce Cook, Peter Blau, Qu Jun, Robert Milner
  • Publication number: 20110000588
    Abstract: A system and method for producing material characteristics are described. A magnetic treatment chamber with a high magnetic field treats workpieces; and a conveyor or transporter continuously moves the workpieces through the high magnetic field in the magnetic chamber. A frictional or mechanical engagement system extracts the workpieces through and out of the high magnetic field.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2009
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Inventors: Alexander Bogicevic, Aquil Ahmad, John A. Kovacich, Bohdan Lisowsky, Michael L. Killian, Alaa A. Elmoursi
  • Publication number: 20090285996
    Abstract: A nozzle assembly for a kinetic spray system includes a convergent portion, a throat portion, and a divergent portion, each cooperating together to define a passage therethrough for passing a mixture of powder particles suspended in a flow of a high pressure heated gas. The nozzle assembly further includes an extension portion attached to the divergent portion and extending to a distal end a pre-determined length from the divergent portion of the nozzle assembly. The extension portion permits a dragging force exerted on the powder particles by the flow of high pressure heated gas to act upon the powder particles for a longer duration of time, thereby permitting the powder particles to accelerate to a greater velocity than has been previously achievable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2009
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Applicant: F. W. GARTNER THERMAL SPRAYING, LTD.
    Inventors: Zhibo Zhao, Bryan A. Gillispie, Taeyoung Han, Alaa A. Elmoursi, Nilesh B. Patel
  • Publication number: 20090283032
    Abstract: A nozzle assembly for a kinetic spray system includes a convergent portion, a throat portion, and a divergent portion, each cooperating together to define a passage therethrough for passing a mixture of powder particles suspended in a flow of a high pressure heated gas. The nozzle assembly further includes an extension portion attached to the divergent portion and extending to a distal end a pre-determined length from the divergent portion of the nozzle assembly. The extension portion permits a dragging force exerted on the powder particles by the flow of high pressure heated gas to act upon the powder particles for a longer duration of time, thereby permitting the powder particles to accelerate to a greater velocity than has been previously achievable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2009
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Applicant: F. W. GARTNER THERMAL SPRAYING, LTD.
    Inventors: Zhibo Zhao, Bryan A. Gillispie, Taeyoung Han, Alaa A. Elmoursi, Nilesh B. Patel
  • Patent number: 7476422
    Abstract: The invention concerns a copper-based circuit having an electrically insulative substrate, a bond layer including silver formed over select portions of the substrate according to a desired shape of the circuit, and an electrically conductive layer including plastically deformed particles of copper deposited on the bond layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2009
    Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Alaa A. Elmoursi, Frans P. Lautzenhiser, Albert B. Campbell, John R. Smith
  • Publication number: 20080290378
    Abstract: A low cost transistor package is provided for high power applications. The package provides high thermal conductivity and dissipation for a silicon transistor die, high current carrying capability and isolation, and high power and thermal cycle life performance and reliability. A dielectric layer is fixed to a silicon transistor die, for coupling to a heat conducting buffer and attachment to a substrate. The dielectric layer is fixed to the die by growing the dielectric layer, depositing the dielectric layer, or applying the dielectric layer using a plasma spray. In an aspect, a conductive layer is formed to the silicon transistor die by a thermal or kinetic spray process, and the dielectric layer is applied to the conductive layer. The dielectric layer may also be established either before or after the transistor fabrication. Electrical and thermal interconnects are advantageously positioned from opposite sides of the silicon transistor die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2007
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Inventors: Bruce A. Myers, Darrel E. Peugh, Alaa A. Elmoursi, Thomas Hubert Van Steenkiste, Zhibo Zhao, Bryan A. Gillispie
  • Patent number: 7351450
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for repairing defects in kinetically sprayed surfaces. The typical defects comprise isolated or connected conical shaped holes in the kinetic spray coating. The repair involves thermally spraying a molten material into the defective area to fill in the cone followed by continued kinetic spraying to complete the coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian K Fuller, Alaa A. Elmoursi, Kenneth M Rahmoeller
  • Patent number: 7081376
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for forming a heat sink laminate and a heat sink laminate formed by the method. In the method a particle mixture is formed from a metal, an alloy or mixtures thereof with a ceramic or mixture of ceramics. The mixture is kinetically sprayed onto a first side of a dielectric material to form a metal matrix composite layer. The second side of the dielectric material is thermally coupled to a heat sink baseplate, thereby forming the heat sink laminate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2006
    Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald T. Morelli, Alaa A. Elmoursi, Thomas H. Van Steenkiste, Brian K. Fuller, Bryan A. Gillispie, Daniel W. Gorkiewicz
  • Patent number: 6949300
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for preparing aluminum and aluminum alloy surfaces in heat exchangers for brazing by depositing thereon a kinetic sprayed brazing composition. The process simultaneously deposits monolith or composite coatings that can include all braze materials and corrosion protection materials used in the brazing of aluminum fins to plates and tubes in a single stage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2005
    Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan A. Gillispie, Zhibo Zhao, John Robert Smith, Thomas Hubert Van Steenkiste, Alaa A. Elmoursi, Yang Luo, Hartley F. Hutchins
  • Patent number: 6896933
    Abstract: A method of maintaining a non-obstructed interior opening in a kinetic spray nozzle is disclosed. The method includes the steps of providing a mixture of particles including first particle population and a second particle population; entraining the mixture of particles into a flow of a gas at a temperature below the melt temperature of the particle populations; and directing the mixture of particles entrained in the flow of gas through a supersonic nozzle to accelerate the first particle population to a velocity sufficient to result in adherence of the first particle population on a substrate positioned opposite the nozzle. The operating conditions of the kinetic spray system are selected such that the second particle population is not accelerated to a velocity sufficient to result in adherence when it impacts the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2005
    Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Hubert Van Steenkiste, John R. Smith, Daniel William Gorkiewicz, Alaa A. Elmoursi, Bryan A. Gillispie, Nilesh B. Patel
  • Patent number: 6808817
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for forming a heat sink laminate and a heat sink laminate formed by the method. In the method a particle mixture is formed from a metal, an alloy or mixtures thereof with a ceramic or mixture of ceramics. The mixture is kinetically sprayed onto a first side of a dielectric material to form a metal matrix composite layer. The second side of the dielectric material is thermally coupled to a heat sink baseplate, thereby forming the heat sink laminate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2004
    Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald T. Morelli, Alaa A. Elmoursi, Thomas H. Van Steenkiste, Brian K. Fuller, Bryan A. Gillispie, Daniel W. Gorkiewicz
  • Publication number: 20040101620
    Abstract: A method is disclosed for the aluminum metalization of ceramics using a kinetic spray system. The method is rapid, does not require any surface preparation of the ceramic substrate, and produces a coating having properties similar to bulk aluminum. The method permits aluminum coatings of from microns to centimeters in thickness. The method further more enables one to quickly apply copper or copper alloys to the aluminum metalization to provide for soldering pads to attach other components. The method finds special application in the area of high powered electronics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2002
    Publication date: May 27, 2004
    Inventors: Alaa A. Elmoursi, Donald T. Morelli, Nilesh B. Patel
  • Publication number: 20040065432
    Abstract: A thermal stack laminate and a process for producing the same are disclosed. The thermal stack laminate includes a baseplate formed from a heat sink material that has on a first surface a very thin thermally sprayed alumina layer to serve as a dielectric and attached to the alumina is a kinetic spray applied solderable layer. An electrical component is attached to the thermal stack laminate by solder. The thermal stack laminate optionally includes a kinetic spray applied first and/or second metal matrix composite layer between the baseplate and the alumina layer and between the alumina layer and the solderable material. In addition, one other optional layer comprises a first layer of the solderable material applied via a thermal spray process followed by the remainder of the solderable material applied by a kinetic spray process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2002
    Publication date: April 8, 2004
    Inventors: John R. Smith, Alaa A. Elmoursi, Xiao-Gang Wang, Gary L. Eesley, Nilesh B. Patel, Bruce A. Myers
  • Publication number: 20030219576
    Abstract: The invention concerns a copper-based circuit having an electrically insulative substrate, a bond layer including silver formed over select portions of the substrate according to a desired shape of the circuit, and an electrically conductive layer including plastically deformed particles of copper deposited on the bond layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2002
    Publication date: November 27, 2003
    Inventors: Alaa A. Elmoursi, Frans P. Lautzenhiser, Albert B. Campbell, John R. Smith
  • Publication number: 20030207148
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for preparing aluminum and aluminum alloy surfaces in heat exchangers for brazing by depositing thereon a kinetic sprayed brazing composition. The process simultaneously deposits monolith or composite coatings that can include all braze materials and corrosion protection materials used in the brazing of aluminum fins to plates and tubes in a single stage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2003
    Publication date: November 6, 2003
    Applicant: DELPHI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Bryan A. Gillispie, Zhibo Zhao, John Robert Smith, Thomas Hubert Van Steenkiste, Alaa A. Elmoursi, Yang Luo, Hartley F. Hutchins
  • Publication number: 20030190413
    Abstract: A method of maintaining a non-obstructed interior opening in a kinetic spray nozzle is disclosed. The method includes the steps of providing a mixture of particles including first particle population and a second particle population; entraining the mixture of particles into a flow of a gas at a temperature below the melt temperature of the particle populations; and directing the mixture of particles entrained in the flow of gas through a supersonic nozzle to accelerate the first particle population to a velocity sufficient to result in adherence of the first particle population on a substrate positioned opposite the nozzle. The operating conditions of the kinetic spray system are selected such that the second particle population is not accelerated to a velocity sufficient to result in adherence when it impacts the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2002
    Publication date: October 9, 2003
    Inventors: Thomas Hubert Van Steenkiste, John R. Smith, Daniel William Gorkiewicz, Alaa A. Elmoursi, Bryan A. Gillispie, Nilesh B. Patel
  • Publication number: 20030175559
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for forming a heat sink laminate and a heat sink laminate formed by the method. In the method a particle mixture is formed from a metal, an alloy or mixtures thereof with a ceramic or mixture of ceramics. The mixture is kinetically sprayed onto a first side of a dielectric material to form a metal matrix composite layer. The second side of the dielectric material is thermally coupled to a heat sink baseplate, thereby forming the heat sink laminate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2002
    Publication date: September 18, 2003
    Inventors: Donald T. Morelli, Alaa A. Elmoursi, Thomas H. Van Steenkiste, Brian K. Fuller, Bryan A. Gillispie, Daniel W. Gorkiewicz
  • Patent number: 5458927
    Abstract: A process for forming an adherent diamond-like carbon coating on a workpiece of suitable material such as an aluminum alloy is disclosed. The workpiece is successively immersed in different plasma atmospheres and subjected to short duration, high voltage, negative electrical potential pulses or constant negative electrical potentials or the like so as to clean the surface of oxygen atoms, implant carbon atoms into the surface of the alloy to form carbide compounds while codepositing a carbonaceous layer on the surface, bombard and remove the carbonaceous layer, and to thereafter deposit a generally amorphous hydrogen-containing carbon layer on the surface of the article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 17, 1995
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Gerard W. Malaczynski, Xiaohong Qiu, Joseph V. Mantese, Alaa A. Elmoursi, Aboud H. Hamdi, Blake P. Wood, Kevin C. Walter, Michael A. Nastasi
  • Patent number: 5272015
    Abstract: Hyper-eutectic aluminum-silicon alloys are surface treated with nitrogen and carbon by ion implantation means so as to form hard, wear resistant particles of silicon nitride and silicon carbide which are surrounded by a hard matrix of aluminum nitride and aluminum carbide, depending on the species implanted. During applications where wear resistance is required, the hard silicon-based particles provide the wear resistant phase, thereby shielding the surrounding aluminum-based matrix. Yet the modified aluminum-based matrix is also sufficiently hard so as to provide strength and support for the silicon-based particles. Substantial improvements in wear resistance are obtained for these hyper-eutectic aluminum-silicon alloys, as compared to conventional alloys which have not been treated in accordance with this invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1993
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Aboud H. Hamdi, Gerard W. Malaczynski, Alaa A. Elmoursi