Patents by Inventor Andrzej L. Wojcieszynski

Andrzej L. Wojcieszynski 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: 20120230859
    Abstract: A fully dense, powder-metallurgy produced maraging steel alloy article of prealloyed powder for use as a tool for high temperature applications. The article in the as-produced condition having a hardness less than 40 HRC to provide machinability and thereafter the article upon maraging heat treatment having a hardness greater than 45 HRC. A method for producing this article comprises compacting prealloyed powder to produce a fully dense article having a hardness less than 40 HRC and thereafter maraging heat treating to a hardness greater than 45 HRC.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2012
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Inventors: Joseph F. MUHA, Andrzej L. WOJCIESZYNSKI, Brian J. MCTIERNAN
  • Patent number: 7799271
    Abstract: Nickel base alloys for use in applications for highly corrosive and abrasive environments. The alloys contain a large volume fraction of metallic carbide particles that provide wear and abrasion resistance. The alloys are produced by induction melting and gas atomization to form alloy powder particles. The particles are consolidated by hot isostatic pressing to form a solid article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Compaction & Research Acquisition LLC
    Inventor: Andrzej L. Wojcieszynski
  • Patent number: 7651575
    Abstract: An Fe—Ni-based alloy that has improved wear resistance at high temperature over Ni-based superalloys is provided. The alloy is particularly useful for manufacturing engine exhaust valves and other high temperature engine components subjected to corrosion, wear and oxidation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: Maria K. Sawford, Shubhayu Sinharoy, Sundaram L. Narasimhan, Alojz Kajinic, Andrzej L. Wojcieszynski, Jeryl K. Wright
  • Patent number: 7615123
    Abstract: A powder metallurgy cold-work tool steel article of hot isostatic compacted nitrogen atomized, prealloyed powder. The alloy of the article includes the addition of niobium, which combined with the use of gas atomization, results in a fine carbide size distribution. This in turn results in improved bend fracture strength and impact toughness. In addition, as a result of isostatic compaction of nitrogen gas atomized prealloyed powder a fine distribution of carbides results to obtain a microstructure that achieves both improved toughness and wear resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: Crucible Materials Corporation
    Inventors: Alojz Kajinic, Andrzej L. Wojcieszynski
  • Publication number: 20080078475
    Abstract: A powder metallurgy cold-work tool steel article of hot isostatic compacted nitrogen atomized, prealloyed powder. The alloy of the article includes the addition of niobium, which combined with the use of gas atomization, results in a fine carbide size distribution. This in turn results in improved bend fracture strength and impact toughness. In addition, as a result of isostatic compaction of nitrogen gas atomized prealloyed powder a fine distribution of carbides results to obtain a microstructure that achieves both improved toughness and wear resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2006
    Publication date: April 3, 2008
    Inventors: Alojz Kajinic, Andrzej L. Wojcieszynski
  • Publication number: 20080008617
    Abstract: An Fe—Ni-based alloy that has improved wear resistance at high temperature over Ni-based superalloys is provided. The alloy is particularly useful for manufacturing engine exhaust valves and other high temperature engine components subjected to corrosion, wear and oxidation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2007
    Publication date: January 10, 2008
    Inventors: Maria K. Sawford, Shubhayu Sinharoy, Sundaram L. Narasimhan, Alojz Kajinic, Andrzej L. Wojcieszynski, Jeryl K. Wright
  • Publication number: 20070292304
    Abstract: Nickel base alloys for use in applications for highly corrosive and abrasive environments. The alloys contain a large volume fraction of metallic carbide particles that provide wear and abrasion resistance. The alloys are produced by induction melting and gas atomization to form alloy powder particles. The particles are consolidated by hot isostatic pressing to form a solid article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2007
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Inventor: Andrzej L. Wojcieszynski
  • Patent number: 7288157
    Abstract: A powder metallurgy corrosion and wear resistant tool steel article, and alloy thereof. The article is manufactured by hot isostatic compaction of nitrogen atomized, prealloyed high-chromium, high-vanadium, high-niobium powder particles. The alloy is characterized by very high wear and corrosion resistance, making it particularly useful for use in the manufacture of components for advanced bearing designs as well as machinery parts exposed to severe abrasive wear and corrosion conditions, as encountered, for example, in the plastic injection molding industry and food industry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2007
    Assignee: Crucible Materials Corp.
    Inventors: Alojz Kajinic, Andrzej L. Wojcieszynski, Maria K. Sawford
  • Patent number: 6057045
    Abstract: A powder-metallurgy produced high-speed steel article having a combination of high hardness and wear resistance, particularly at elevated temperatures. This combination of properties is achieved by the combination of W, Mo, V, and Co. The article is particularly suitable for use in the manufacture of gear cutting tools, such as hobs, and surface coatings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2000
    Assignee: Crucible Materials Corporation
    Inventors: Andrzej L. Wojcieszynski, William Stasko