Patents by Inventor Dennis Deciechi

Dennis Deciechi 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).

  • Ferritic nitrocarburized part and methods of making and using the same
    Patent number: 10870910
    Abstract: A number of variations may include a ferritic nitrocarburized part comprising steel, wherein the ferritic nitrocarburized steel has a tensile strength exceeding the parent steel material and sufficient ductility, bendability, and flangeability to support subsequent flanging and press-fitting of bushings. Exact strength increases and bendability will be dependent on exact process and alloy combinations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Assignees: GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Woodworth Inc.
    Inventors: Michael L. Holly, Dennis Deciechi, James J. Gentile, David M. Cummings, Charles M. Enloe
  • FERRITIC NITROCARBURIZED PART AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20190211435
    Abstract: A number of variations may include a ferritic nitrocarburized part comprising steel, wherein the ferritic nitrocarburized steel has a tensile strength exceeding the parent steel material and sufficient ductility, bendability, and flangeability to support subsequent flanging and press-fitting of bushings. Exact strength increases and bendability will be dependent on exact process and alloy combinations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2018
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Inventors: Michael L. Holly, Dennis Deciechi, James J. Gentile, David M. Cummings, Charles M. Enloe