Patents by Inventor André R. G. Heyen

André R. G. Heyen 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).

  • Abrasive article incorporating an infiltrated abrasive segment
    Patent number: 9278430
    Abstract: An abrasive article includes a base, an abrasive member comprising three distinct phases bonded to each other including abrasive particles, a metal matrix, and an infiltrant. The abrasive article further includes a backing region between the abrasive member and the base, wherein the backing region comprises a laser welded bond joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignees: SAINT-GOBAIN ABRASIVES, INC., SAINT-GOBAIN ABRASIFS
    Inventors: Marc L. Hoang, Ignazio Gosamo, André R. G. Heyen
  • Abrasive article for shaping of industrial materials
    Patent number: 9028303
    Abstract: An abrasive article including a base having an annular shape defining a central opening; and a mounting assembly coupled to the base, wherein a portion of the mounting assembly is under a compressive force, and a grinding segment coupled to the mounting member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignees: Saint-Gobain Abrasives, Inc., Saint-Gobain Abrasifs
    Inventors: Ignazio Gosamo, Sebastien Marcel Robert Douveneau, André R. G. Heyen, Emmanuel Thil
  • Circular saw blade with offset gullets
    Patent number: 8701536
    Abstract: A saw blade includes a circular core having a plurality of cutting elements along its periphery, and a central arbor hole. One or more offset gullets extend radially inward from the perimeter of the core. Each offset gullet includes a first opening in one side of the core and a second opening in the other side of the core. The first and second openings are adjacent but at least partially offset from one another, so that at least a portion of the offset gullet is not see-through.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignees: Saint-Gobain Abrasives, Inc., Saint-Gobain Abrasifs
    Inventor: Andre R. G. Heyen
  • ABRASIVE ARTICLE INCORPORATING AN INFILTRATED ABRASIVE SEGMENT
    Publication number: 20140069023
    Abstract: An abrasive article includes a base, an abrasive member comprising three distinct phases bonded to each other including abrasive particles, a metal matrix, and an infiltrant. The abrasive article further includes a backing region between the abrasive member and the base, wherein the backing region comprises a laser welded bond joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicants: SAINT-GOBAIN ABRASIFS, SAINT-GOBAIN ABRASIVES, INC.
    Inventors: Marc L. Hoang, Ignazio Gosamo, André R. G. Heyen
  • ABRASIVE ARTICLE FOR SHAPING OF INDUSTRIAL MATERIALS
    Publication number: 20140051340
    Abstract: An abrasive article including a base having an annular shape defining a central opening; and a mounting assembly coupled to the base, wherein a portion of the mounting assembly is under a compressive force, and a grinding segment coupled to the mounting member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Inventors: Ignazio Gosamo, Sebastien Marcel Robert Douveneau, André R. G. Heyen, Emmanuel Thil
  • Abrasive article incorporating an infiltrated abrasive segment
    Patent number: 8597088
    Abstract: An abrasive article includes a base, an abrasive member comprising three distinct phases bonded to each other including abrasive particles, a metal matrix, and an infiltrant. The abrasive article further includes a backing region between the abrasive member and the base, wherein the backing region comprises a laser welded bond joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignees: Saint-Gobain Abrasives, Inc., Saint-Gobain Abrasifs
    Inventors: Marc L. Hoang, Ignazio Gosamo, André R. G. Heyen
  • Abrasive article for shaping of industrial materials
    Patent number: 8591295
    Abstract: An abrasive article including a base having an annular shape defining a central opening; and a mounting assembly coupled to the base, wherein a portion of the mounting assembly is under a compressive force, and a grinding segment coupled to the mounting member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignees: Saint-Gobain Abrasives, Inc., Saint-Gobain Abrsifs
    Inventors: Ignazio Gosamo, Sebastien Marcel Robert Douveneau, Andre R. G. Heyen, Emmanuel Thil
  • ABRASIVE ARTICLE FOR SHAPING OF INDUSTRIAL MATERIALS
    Publication number: 20120142260
    Abstract: An abrasive article including a base having an annular shape defining a central opening; and a mounting assembly coupled to the base, wherein a portion of the mounting assembly is under a compressive force, and a grinding segment coupled to the mounting member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2011
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicants: SAINT-GOBAIN ABRASIFS, SAINT-GOBAIN ABRASIVES, INC.
    Inventors: Ignazio Gosamo, Sebastien Marcel Robert Douveneau, Andre R.G. Heyen, Emmanuel Thil
  • ABRASIVE ARTICLE INCORPORATING AN INFILTRATED ABRASIVE SEGMENT
    Publication number: 20110165826
    Abstract: An abrasive article includes a base, an abrasive member comprising three distinct phases bonded to each other including abrasive particles, a metal matrix, and an infiltrant. The abrasive article further includes a backing region between the abrasive member and the base, wherein the backing region comprises a laser welded bond joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2010
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Applicants: SAINT-GOBAIN ABRASIVES, INC., SAINT-GOBAIN ABRASIFS
    Inventors: Marc L. Hoang, Ignazio Gosamo, André R. G. Heyen
  • Circular Saw Blade With Offset Gullets
    Publication number: 20090199692
    Abstract: A saw blade includes a circular core having a plurality of cutting elements along its periphery, and a central arbor hole. One or more offset gullets extend radially inward from the perimeter of the core. Each offset gullet includes a first opening in one side of the core and a second opening in the other side of the core. The first and second openings are adjacent but at least partially offset from one another, so that at least a portion of the offset gullet is not see-through.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2009
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Applicants: SAINT-GOBAIN ABRASIVES, INC., SAINT-GOBAIN ABRASIFS
    Inventor: Andre R. G. Heyen
  • Circular Saw Blade With Elliptical Gullets
    Publication number: 20090199693
    Abstract: A saw blade includes a circular core having a plurality of cutting elements along its periphery, and a central arbor hole. One or more gullets extend radially inward from the perimeter of the core. Each gullet includes a shape that includes at least one elongated curve that enlarges radii in gullet areas prone to cracking, relative to other gullet areas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2009
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Applicants: SAINT-GOBAIN ABRASIVES, INC., SAINT-GOBAIN ABRASIFS
    Inventor: Andre R. G. Heyen