Patents by Inventor Gerald Michael Malen

Gerald Michael Malen 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).

  • Patent number: 8857390
    Abstract: A method of joining multiple powder metal components to form a powder metal component assembly using an adhesive is disclosed. By machining at least one of the powder metal components prior to the adhesive joining, otherwise difficult to machine features can be more easily machined for less cost and at higher production rates. Unlike high temperature joining techniques, the adhesive joins the powder metal components at room temperature. This room temperature adhesive joining eliminates the thermal distortions in pre-joined machined features common to high temperature joining techniques such as brazing or welding that bring these features out of specification during joining.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: GKN Sinter Metals, LLC
    Inventors: Gerald Michael Malen, Timothy Costanzo, Ian W. Donaldson, Joel H. Mandel
  • Publication number: 20120132160
    Abstract: A method of joining multiple powder metal components to form a powder metal component assembly using an adhesive is disclosed. By machining at least one of the powder metal components prior to the adhesive joining, otherwise difficult to machine features can be more easily machined for less cost and at higher production rates. Unlike high temperature joining techniques, the adhesive joins the powder metal components at room temperature. This room temperature adhesive joining eliminates the thermal distortions in pre-joined machined features common to high temperature joining techniques such as brazing or welding that bring these features out of specification during joining.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2009
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Inventors: Gerald Michael Malen, Timothy Costanzo, Ian W. Donaldson, Joel H. Mandel