Patents by Inventor Brian Noel

Brian Noel 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).

  • Aluminizing slurry Compositions Free of Hexavalent Chromium, and Related Methods and Articles
    Publication number: 20070287013
    Abstract: A slurry coating composition is described, which is very useful for enriching the surface region of a metal-based substrate with aluminum. The composition includes colloidal silica and particles of an aluminum-based powder, and is substantially free of hexavalent chromium. The slurry may include colloidal silica and an alloy of aluminum and silicon. Alternatively, the slurry includes colloidal silica, aluminum or aluminum-silicon, and an organic stabilizer such as glycerol. The slurry exhibits good thermal and chemical stability for extended periods of time, making it very useful for industrial applications. Related methods and articles are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2007
    Publication date: December 13, 2007
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Lawrence Kool, Michael Gigliotti, Stephen Rutkowski, Paul Svec, Anatoli Kogan, Richard DiDomizio, Brian Noel, David Carr, William Thompson
  • Aluminizing slurry compositions free of hexavalent chromium, and related methods and articles
    Publication number: 20050031781
    Abstract: A slurry coating composition is described, which is very useful for enriching the surface region of a metal-based substrate with aluminum. The composition includes colloidal silica and particles of an aluminum-based powder, and is substantially free of hexavalent chromium. The slurry may include colloidal silica and an alloy of aluminum and silicon. Alternatively, the slurry includes colloidal silica, aluminum or aluminum-silicon, and an organic stabilizer such as glycerol. The slurry exhibits good thermal and chemical stability for extended periods of time, making it very useful for industrial applications. Related methods and articles are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2003
    Publication date: February 10, 2005
    Inventors: Lawrence Kool, Michael Gigliotti, Stephen Rutkowski, Paul Svec, Anatoli Kogan, Richard DiDomizio, Brian Noel, David Carr, William Thompson
  • Organic coating compositions for aluminizing metal substrates, and related methods and articles
    Publication number: 20050031877
    Abstract: An organic coating composition is described, which can be used to enrich the surface region of a metal-based substrate with aluminum. The composition comprises an aluminum-based powder and at least one organic resin, e.g., alkyds, epoxies, or silicone materials. At least some of the aluminum-based powder is in the form of substantially spherical powder particles. The coating composition is substantially free of hexavalent chromium. It can be applied to the substrate by a variety of techniques, such as spraying. It is then heat-treated, to cause diffusion of aluminum into the surface region of the substrate, e.g., a turbine engine component. The composition exhibits good thermal and chemical stability for extended periods of time. Related articles are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2003
    Publication date: February 10, 2005
    Inventors: Michael Gigliotti, Lawrence Kool, Anatoli Kogan, Richard DiDomizio, Brian Noel, David Carr, William Thompson