Patents by Inventor Bernard Bès

Bernard Bès 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).

  • Al-Cu-Mg-Ag-Mn alloy for structural applications requiring high strength and high ductility
    Patent number: 7704333
    Abstract: An aluminum alloy having improved strength and ductility, comprising: Cu 3.5-5.8 wt. %, Mg 0.2-1.5 wt. % Mn 0.2-0.5 wt. % Ag 0.2-0.8 wt. % Ti 0.02-0.12 wt. % and optionally one or more selected from the group consisting of Cr 0.1-0.8 wt. %, Hf 0.1-1.0 wt. %, Sc 0.03-0.6 wt. %, and V 0.05-0.15 wt. %, balance aluminum and incidental elements and impurities, and wherein the alloy is substantially zirconium-free.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignees: Alean Rolled Products Ravenswood LLC, Alean Rhenalu
    Inventors: Alex Cho, Vic Dangerfield, Bernard Bès, Timothy Warner
  • Al—Cu—Mg—Ag—Mn-alloy for structural applications requiring high strength and high ductility
    Patent number: 7229508
    Abstract: An aluminum alloy having improved strength and ductility, comprising: Cu 3.5–5.8 wt. %, Mg 0.1–1.8 wt. % Mn 0.1–0.8 wt. % Ag 0.2–0.8 wt. % Ti 0.02–0.12 wt. % and optionally one or more selected from the group consisting of Cr 0.1–0.8 wt. %, Hf 0.1–1.0 wt. %, Sc 0.03–0.6 wt. %, and V 0.05–0.15 wt. %. balance aluminum and incidental elements and impurities, and wherein the alloy is substantially zirconium-free.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignees: Alcan Rolled Products-Ravenswood, LLC, Alcan Rhenalu
    Inventors: Alex Cho, Vic Dangerfield, Bernard Bès, Timothy Warner