Patents by Inventor Gilbert Brandy

Gilbert Brandy 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).

  • Insulating refractory material
    Patent number: 6380114
    Abstract: The invention concerns an insulating material comprising 20-80 wt. % of a ceramic matrix, 5-40 wt. % insulating microspheres, 0.5-15 wt. % of one or more binders, and up to 5 wt. % water. The material may also contain 0.5-4 wt. % deflocculant and 0.5-4 wt. % colloidal silica. The ceramic matrix comprises vitreous grains, notably atomized silica. The insulating microspheres are hollow spheres comprising 55-65 wt. % silica and 27-33 wt. % alumina.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: Vesuvius Crucible Company
    Inventor: Gilbert Brandy
  • Vitreous fused silica
    Patent number: 5333670
    Abstract: The invention concerns a new material for molding elements as well as the molds produced in this manner. This material contains more than 30% vitreous fused silica and various adjuvants and binders and presents the advantage of the possibility of modulating the thermal conductivity of the molds. Application to all types of industries utilizing shaping by molding of liquid or paste-like materials, or by the hot deformation of flat products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 2, 1994
    Assignee: Vesuvius Crucible Company
    Inventors: Gilbert Brandy, Jean-Claude Compagnon, Jean-Marie Vignot
  • Receptacle for molten metals, material for this receptacle and method of producing the material
    Patent number: 5318279
    Abstract: The invention concerns a composite material for a receptacle for transferring molten metal.It is comprised of a refractory material and a frame chosen in the group comprised of mineral refractory wires and metallic wires.Application to the foundry industry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 7, 1994
    Assignee: Vesuvius Crucible Company
    Inventors: Gilbert Brandy, Jean-Claude Compagnon, Jean-Marie Vignot