Patents by Inventor Gary L. Boerman

Gary L. Boerman 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).

  • Amorphous metal alloy and method of producing same
    Patent number: 5547487
    Abstract: A process is described for producing amorphous metal alloys wherein impure ferrophosphorus slag, a by-product from a phosphorus-producing electric furnace, is used to supply phosphorus, chromium, vanadium and iron values to such alloys by mixing it with iron and any other desired metalloid and/or elements to form a molten mixture, treating the molten mixture to a separation step to remove insoluble slag formed in said molten mixture, and rapidly cooling the molten mixture to below its vitrification temperature to form a solid amorphous metal alloy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 20, 1996
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Michael E. Blum, Gary L. Boerman, Thomas M. Fekete, Donald L. Horak, Yulig K. Kovneristy, Michael T. Orillion
  • Amorphous metal alloy and method of producing same
    Patent number: 5518518
    Abstract: A process is described for producing amorphous metal alloys wherein impure ferrophosphorus slag, a by-product from a phosphorus-producing electric furnace, is used to supply phosphorus, chromium, vanadium and iron values to such alloys by treating the ferrophosphorus slag to a separation step to recover a purified molten ferrophos, mixing it with iron and any other desired metalloid and/or elements to form a molten mixture and rapidly cooling the molten mixture to below its vitrification temperature to form a solid amorphous metal alloy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 21, 1996
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Michael F. Blum, Gary L. Boerman, Thomas M. Fekete, Donald L. Horak, Yulig K. Kovneristy, Michael T. Orillion
  • Compact gas tungsten arc welding torch apparatus
    Patent number: 5481079
    Abstract: The invention provides an improved compact gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) torch apparatus allows for welding on such surfaces that otherwise could not be welded with linear or 90.degree. bend welding torch apparatuses, by providing a bend greater than 282.degree.. The inventive torch is compact, not requiring a large radius of curvature or a water outlet pipe passing through the support housing. The inventive torch also uses one of the feed pipes as an electrical conductor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 2, 1996
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas D. Erichsen, Gary L. Boerman, Daniel J. Richard, Ian C. B. Gordon
  • Gas tungsten arc welding torch apparatus
    Patent number: 5285042
    Abstract: The invention provides an improved gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) torch apparatus allows for welding on such surfaces that otherwise could not be welded with linear or 90.degree. bend welding torch apparatuses, by providing a bend greater than 282.degree..
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 8, 1994
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas D. Erichsen, Gary L. Boerman, Daniel J. Richard, Ian C. B. Gordon