Patents by Inventor Harold Gankema

Harold Gankema 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).

  • LUBRICANT FOR HOT FORGING APPLICATIONS
    Publication number: 20130252861
    Abstract: A substantially lead-free lubricant for use in hot forging of metals, especially forging of aluminum and aluminum alloy components. The lubricant comprises one or more oils, graphite, and one or more phosphorus-based additives. Additional additives, such as metallic lubricants and dispersants may also be included. The lubricant does not burn when subjected to temperatures in excess of 300° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Laurent Hagues, Harold Gankema, Geert Heideman, Douwe Marten Kok, Gerko Odink
  • Lubricant for hot forging applications
    Patent number: 8283296
    Abstract: A substantially lead-free lubricant for use in hot forging of metals, especially forging of aluminum and aluminum alloy components. The lubricant comprises one or more oils, graphite, and one or more phosphorus-based additives. Additional additives, such as metallic lubricants and dispersants may also be included. The lubricant does not burn when subjected to temperatures in excess of 300° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co., KGaA
    Inventors: Laurent Hugues, Harold Gankema, Geert Heideman, Douwe Marten Kok, Gerko Odink
  • Lubricant for hot forging applications
    Publication number: 20080090740
    Abstract: A substantially lead-free lubricant for use in hot forging of metals, especially forging of aluminum and aluminum alloy components. The lubricant comprises one or more oils, graphite, and one or more phosphorus-based additives. Additional additives, such as metallic lubricants and dispersants may also be included. The lubricant does not burn when subjected to temperatures in excess of 300° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2006
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventors: Laurent Hugues, Harold Gankema, Geert Heideman, Douwe Marten Kok, Gerko Odink
  • Water-free release/lubrication agent for treating the walls of a die for original shaping or reshaping
    Patent number: 6040278
    Abstract: A water-free composition for treating the walls of a die for original shaping or reshaping contains up to 30% of a polyolefin and/or paraffin wax and at least 70% of oil, where the oil is a silicone oil, a synthetic oil, a vegetable oil, a mineral oil, or a blend of several such oils. To produce a water-free composition according to the invention, one or more waxes are mixed with the oil or oils and any additives desired until a homogeneous mixture is obtained. The water-free release/lubricating agents according to the invention are used especially to treat the walls of a die for shaping or reshaping.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2000
    Assignee: Acheson Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Douwe Marten Kok, Harold Gankema