Patents by Inventor Daniel L. Serafin
Daniel L. Serafin 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).
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Publication number: 20190357647Abstract: The present disclosure relates to consumer electronics devices and use of additive manufacturing. In one embodiment, a consumer electronics case has a body, at least one sidewall extending perimetrically around the body to define an inner case wall and an outer case wall, and at least one additively manufactured component or feature on the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2019Publication date: November 28, 2019Inventors: Raymond J. Kilmer, Steven B. Leonard, Lynette Karabin, Jennifer L. Giocondi, Daniel L. Serafin, Philip Gacka, Jen C. Lin, Leighton M. Cooper, Carl E. Garesche
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Patent number: 10087542Abstract: New methods of producing anodized aluminum alloy products having an improved surface appearance properties are disclosed. The methods may include preparing an aluminum alloy body for anodizing, thereby producing an anodized aluminum alloy body, contacting an intended viewing surface of the anodized aluminum alloy body with an acid, thereby producing a prepared intended viewing surface of the anodized aluminum alloy body, and sealing the prepared intended viewing surface of the anodized aluminum alloy body. The anodized aluminum alloy products may realize a preselected color tolerance, such as realizing a b* value that is within a specified tolerance of a preselected b* value.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: ARCONIC INC.Inventors: Albert Askin, Jennifer L. Giocondi, Nicholas M. Denardo, Samantha M. Brandon, Daniel L. Serafin
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Publication number: 20140083861Abstract: New methods of producing anodized aluminum alloy products having an improved surface appearance properties are disclosed. The methods may include preparing an aluminum alloy body for anodizing, thereby producing an anodized aluminum alloy body, contacting an intended viewing surface of the anodized aluminum alloy body with an acid, thereby producing a prepared intended viewing surface of the anodized aluminum alloy body, and sealing the prepared intended viewing surface of the anodized aluminum alloy body. The anodized aluminum alloy products may realize a preselected color tolerance, such as realizing a b* value that is within a specified tolerance of a preselected b* value.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: March 27, 2014Inventors: Albert Askin, Jennifer L. Giocondi, Nicholas M. Denardo, Samantha M. Brandon, Daniel L. Serafin
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Publication number: 20110020665Abstract: A surface finishing and coating methodology that provides a superior looking aluminum product with acceptable corrosion performance for outdoor use. In one embodiment, a coating of high purity aluminum is applied first to an aluminum article or product via cold or thermal spray and the mechanical surface modification (e.g., polishing, buffing, brushing, etc.) is clone second. The resulting product has the desirable light weight and mechanical properties of aluminum with the chosen look and performance of the high purity aluminum coating. The aluminum product to be coated may be obtained by extrusion, forging, casting, or rolling.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2008Publication date: January 27, 2011Applicant: ALCOA INC.Inventors: Daniel L. Serafin, Ian A. McCallum, Roger W. Kaufold, Robert E. Bombalski, Luis Fanor Vega, Donald Robert Smith
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Publication number: 20100215926Abstract: Aluminum alloy products having multi-color effects and methods of producing the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, the aluminum alloy product may be produced from high purity aluminum alloys. In some embodiments, the high purity aluminum alloys may be bright-rolled and/or mechanically polished to produce intended viewing surfaces having high image clarity.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2010Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventors: Albert L. Askin, Daniel L. Serafin, Paul Hergenroeder
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Patent number: 7067232Abstract: A printing plate for computer-to plate lithography having a laser-ablatable member supported by a substrate. At least one portion of the laser-ablatable member is formed form an acrylic polymer containing laser-sensitive particles. The laser-sensitive particles absorb imaging radiation and cause the portion of the laser-ablatable member containing the laser sensitive particles and any overlying layers to be ablated.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2003Date of Patent: June 27, 2006Assignee: Alcoa Inc.Inventors: David S. Bennett, Sallie L. Blake, Daniel L. Serafin, Jean Ann Skiles, Robert E. Bombalski, Clinton S. Zediak, Gary A. Nitowski, Joseph D. Guthrie
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Patent number: 6783836Abstract: A lithographic sheet product having a substrate with a roll textured surface covered by a pretreatment layer. The pretreatment layer enhances adhesion of a printing composition to the sheet product and is composed of a polymer selected from the group consisting of polymers of acrylic acid, polymers of methacrylic acid, an organophosphorous polymer and copolymers of an organophosphorous compound and acrylic acid or methacrylic acid. Dopant particles of alumina, silica, titanium dioxide or a black dye or pigment may be added to the pretreatment layer to reduce the gloss and reflectance of the pretreatment layer in a printing process. Etching of the substrate also reduces gloss and reflectance.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2001Date of Patent: August 31, 2004Assignee: Alcoa Inc.Inventors: David Bennett, Sallie L. Blake, Robert E. Bombalski, Joseph D. Guthrie, Daniel L. Serafin
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Patent number: 6749992Abstract: A printing plate for computer-to plate lithography having a laser-ablatable member supported by a substrate. At least one portion of the laser-ablatable member is formed form an acrylic polymer containing laser-sensitive particles. The laser-sensitive particles absorb imaging radiation and cause the portion of the laser-ablatable member containing the laser sensitive particles and any overlying layers to be ablated.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2003Date of Patent: June 15, 2004Assignee: Alcoa Inc.Inventors: David S. Bennett, Sallie L. Blake, Daniel L. Serafin, Jean Ann Skiles, Robert E. Bombalski, Clinton S. Zediak, Gary A. Nitowski, Joseph D. Guthrie
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Patent number: 6715420Abstract: A printing plate for computer-to plate lithography having a metal substrate with an anodized surface portion. The anodized surface portion has a porous texture in which a radiation-absorbing composition, preferably a black dye, is deposited. The surface portion with the radiation-absorbing composition is covered with a hydrophilic polymer or a sealant both. Upon exposure to laser radiation, the underlying oleophilic anodized surface portion containing the radiation-absorbing composition is revealed. Alternatively, laser radiation of the polymer composition may cause the affinity of the polymer for water and ink to change so that an irradiated portion of the polymer becomes oleophilic while the non-irradiated portion remains hydrophilic.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2002Date of Patent: April 6, 2004Assignee: Alcoa Inc.Inventors: Sallie L. Blake, Albert L. Askin, Robert E. Bombalski, Daniel L. Serafin
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Patent number: 6673519Abstract: A printing plate for computer-to plate lithography having a laser-ablatable member supported by a substrate. At least one portion of the laser-ablatable member is formed form an acrylic polymer containing laser-sensitive particles. The laser-sensitive particles absorb imaging radiation and cause the portion of the laser-ablatable member containing the laser sensitive particles and any overlying layers to be ablated. Alternatively, the printing plate may include a printing member with an initial affinity for a printing fluid that changes to another affinity to printing fluid upon treatment with radiation.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2001Date of Patent: January 6, 2004Assignee: Alcoa Inc.Inventors: David S. Bennett, Sallie L. Blake, Robert E. Bombalski, Daniel L. Serafin, Jean Ann Skiles
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Publication number: 20030194572Abstract: A lighting sheet including an aluminum sheet with a substantially uniform, non-directional roll textured surface having an extended surface area (Ra roughness of about 15 to about 35 microinches) and a clear polymer layer not containing added particulate matter coated on the textured surface. The non-directional roll textured surface provides a uniform matte finish to the lighting sheet.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2002Publication date: October 16, 2003Inventors: Leighton M. Cooper, Charles H. Smuck, Daniel L. Serafin, Robert E. Bombalski
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Patent number: 6631679Abstract: A process for making printing plate material suitable for imaging by laser radiation. A metal substrate is electrocoated in a bath containing a polymeric resin and laser-sensitive particles, thereby depositing a laser ablatable layer on a principal surface of the metal substrate. In one embodiment, the laser-ablatable layer is treated with a corona discharge for a time sufficient to render the layer non-ink wettable. In other preferred embodiments, the laser-ablatable layer is overcoated with an overlayer such as a non-ink wettable silicone layer or a water-wettable layer comprising an organophosphorus polymer, preferably a copolymer of acrylic acid and vinylphosphonic acid.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2002Date of Patent: October 14, 2003Assignee: Alcoa Inc.Inventors: David S. Bennett, Sallie L. Blake, Robert E. Bombalski, Kenneth A. Bowman, Joseph D. Guthrie, Thomas L. Levendusky, Daniel L. Serafin, Jean Ann Skiles
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Publication number: 20030143485Abstract: A printing plate for computer-to plate lithography having a laser-ablatable member supported by a substrate. At least one portion of the laser-ablatable member is formed form an acrylic polymer containing laser-sensitive particles. The laser-sensitive particles absorb imaging radiation and cause the portion of the laser-ablatable member containing the laser sensitive particles and any overlying layers to be ablated.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2003Publication date: July 31, 2003Inventors: David S. Bennett, Sallie L. Blake, Daniel L. Serafin, Jean Ann Skiles, Robert E. Bombalski, Clinton S. Zediak, Gary A. Nitowski, Joseph D. Guthrie
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Publication number: 20030138730Abstract: A printing plate for computer-to plate lithography having a laser-ablatable member supported by a substrate. At least one portion of the laser-ablatable member is formed form an acrylic polymer containing laser-sensitive particles. The laser-sensitive particles absorb imaging radiation and cause the portion of the laser-ablatable member containing the laser sensitive particles and any overlying layers to be ablated.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2003Publication date: July 24, 2003Inventors: David S. Bennett, Sallie L. Blake, Daniel L. Serafin, Jean Ann Skiles, Robert E. Bombalski, Clinton S. Zediak, Gary A. Nitowski, Joseph D. Guthrie
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Patent number: 6569601Abstract: A printing plate for computer-to plate lithography having a laser-ablatable member supported by a substrate. At least one portion of the laser-ablatable member is formed form an acrylic polymer containing laser-sensitive particles. The laser-sensitive particles absorb imaging radiation and cause the portion of the laser-ablatable member containing the laser sensitive particles and any overlying layers to be ablated.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2000Date of Patent: May 27, 2003Assignee: Alcoa Inc.Inventors: David S. Bennett, Sallie L. Blake, Robert E. Bombalski, Daniel L. Serafin, Jean Ann Skiles
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Patent number: 6560845Abstract: A prefinished curved reflector suitable for use in recessed lighting, downlighting, head lamps, and tail lamps is made from metal sheet, preferably an aluminum alloy sheet. An outer surface of the metal sheet is either anodized, laminated, or polymer coated to provide desired appearance and performance. Surprisingly, the metal sheet retains its reflectivity and resistance to corrosion even after deformation into a curved reflector.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2000Date of Patent: May 13, 2003Assignee: Alcoa Inc.Inventors: Daniel L. Serafin, Robert E. Bombalski, Jean Ann Skiles, Albert L. Askin, Sallie L. Blake
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Patent number: 6521391Abstract: A printing plate for computer-to plate lithography having a laser-ablatable member supported by a substrate. At least one portion of the laser-ablatable member is formed form an acrylic polymer containing laser-sensitive particles. The laser-sensitive particles absorb imaging radiation and cause the portion of the laser-ablatable member containing the laser sensitive particles and any overlying layers to be ablated.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2000Date of Patent: February 18, 2003Assignee: Alcoa Inc.Inventors: David S. Bennett, Sallie L. Blake, Daniel L. Serafin, Jean Ann Skiles, Robert E. Bombalski, Clinton S. Zediak, Gary A. Nitowski, Joseph D. Guthrie
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Publication number: 20030000409Abstract: A printing plate for computer-to plate lithography having a metal substrate with an anodized surface portion. The anodized surface portion has a porous texture in which a radiation-absorbing composition, preferably a black dye, is deposited. The surface portion with the radiation-absorbing composition is covered with a hydrophilic polymer or a sealant both. Upon exposure to laser radiation, the underlying oleophilic anodized surface portion containing the radiation-absorbing composition is revealed. Alternatively, laser radiation of the polymer composition may cause the affinity of the polymer for water and ink to change so that an irradiated portion of the polymer becomes oleophilic while the non-irradiated portion remains hydrophilic.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2002Publication date: January 2, 2003Inventors: Sallie L. Blake, Albert L. Askin, Robert E. Bombalski, Daniel L. Serafin
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Publication number: 20020150750Abstract: A lithographic sheet product having a substrate with a roll textured suiface covered by a pretreatment layer. The pretreatment layer enhances adhesion of a printing composition to the sheet product and is composed of a polymer selected from the group consisting of polymers of acrylic acid, polymers of methacrylic acid, an organophosphorous polymer and copolymers of an organophosphorous compound and acrylic acid or methacrylic acid. Dopant particles of alumina, silica, titanium dioxide or a black dye or pigment may be added to the pretreatment layer to reduce the gloss and reflectance of the pretreatment layer in a printing process. Etching of the substrate also reduces gloss and reflectance.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2001Publication date: October 17, 2002Inventors: David Bennett, Sallie L. Blake, Robert E. Bombalski, Joseph D. Guthrie, Daniel L. Serafin
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Publication number: 20020129484Abstract: A prefinished curved reflector suitable for use in recessed lighting, downlighting, head lamps, and tail lamps is made from metal sheet, preferably an aluminum alloy sheet. An outer surface of the metal sheet is either anodized, laminated, or polymer coated to provide desired appearance and performance. Surprisingly, the metal sheet retains its reflectivity and resistance to corrosion even after deformation into a curved reflector.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2000Publication date: September 19, 2002Inventors: Daniel L. Serafin, Robert E. Bombalski, Jean Ann Skiles, Albert L. Askin, Sallie L. Blake