Patents by Inventor Luis Fanor Vega
Luis Fanor Vega 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).
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Patent number: 11649529Abstract: Disclosed are aluminum alloy products and methods of making and processing such products. Thus, disclosed are aluminum alloy products exhibiting controllable surface properties, including excellent bond durability, low contact resistance, and corrosion resistance. Aluminum alloy products described herein include a migrant element, a subsurface portion having a concentration of the migrant element, and a bulk portion having a concentration of the migrant element. The aluminum alloy product comprises an enrichment ratio of 4.0 or less, wherein the enrichment ratio is a ratio of the migrant element concentration in the subsurface portion to the concentration in the bulk portion. Additionally, the aluminum alloy products surface and/or subsurface can contain phosphorus (e.g., elemental phosphorus or oxidized phosphorus). The phosphorus containing surface provides reduced electronic stress on an electrode tip of a resistance spot welding apparatus, and an extended service lifetime (e.g.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2018Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: NOVELIS INC.Inventors: Liangliang Li, Theresa Elizabeth MacFarlane, Sazol Kumar Das, Peter Lloyd Redmond, Changook Son, Dewei Zhu, Yudie Yuan, Luis Fanor Vega, Milan Felberbaum, Julio Malpica, Brian Paradis, Alp Manavbasi, Dechao Lin
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Publication number: 20220275507Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for engineering a metal substrate surface via a dry chemical deposition technique. Also described herein are the resulting surface engineered metal substrates. More particularly, disclosed are surface engineered metal substrates having thin films deposited via flame pyrolysis of a mixture of a gas mixture comprising an oxidizer and a combustible gas, a chemical precursor comprising a silicon-containing compound and/or a phosphorus-containing compound, and a chemical additive.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2020Publication date: September 1, 2022Applicant: Novelis Inc.Inventors: Thomas J. Beck, John Anthony Hunter, Luis Fanor Vega, Theresa Elizabeth MacFarlane, Lasitha Cumaranatunge, Florina Truica-Marasescu, Robert Jones, Dmitri Chvedov
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Publication number: 20190193185Abstract: Disclosed are aluminum alloy products and methods of making and processing such products. Thus, disclosed are aluminum alloy products exhibiting controllable surface properties, including excellent bond durability, low contact resistance, and corrosion resistance. Aluminum alloy products described herein include a migrant element, a subsurface portion having a concentration of the migrant element, and a bulk portion having a concentration of the migrant element. The aluminum alloy product comprises an enrichment ratio of 4.0 or less, wherein the enrichment ratio is a ratio of the migrant element concentration in the subsurface portion to the concentration in the bulk portion. Additionally, the aluminum alloy products surface and/or subsurface can contain phosphorus (e.g., elemental phosphorus or oxidized phosphorus). The phosphorus containing surface provides reduced electronic stress on an electrode tip of a resistance spot welding apparatus, and an extended service lifetime (e.g.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2018Publication date: June 27, 2019Applicant: Novelis Inc.Inventors: Liangliang Li, Theresa Elizabeth MacFarlane, Sazol Kumar Das, Peter Lloyd Redmond, ChangOok Son, Dewei Zhu, Yudie Yuan, Luis Fanor Vega, Milan Felberbaum, Julio Malpica, Brian Paradis, Alp Manavbasi, Dechao Lin
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Publication number: 20190194780Abstract: The present disclosure generally provides aluminum alloy articles having improved bond durability at certain surfaces of the article. The disclosure also provides methods of making such materials, for example, via a selective etching process, as well as methods of using such articles in applications that involve bonding the article to other articles, such as other aluminum articles. The disclosure also provides articles of manufacture made from such articles, including bonded aluminum articles. The disclosure also provides aluminum alloy articles having an inert or neutralized surface. The inert or neutralized surfaces described herein are characterized by surfaces containing oxidized copper. Also described herein are methods including etching a surface of the aluminum alloy articles with an oxidant. The resulting aluminum alloy articles exhibit desirable bond durability properties and exceptional corrosion resistance.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2018Publication date: June 27, 2019Applicant: Novelis Inc.Inventors: Liangliang Li, Theresa Elizabeth MacFarlane, Peter Lloyd Redmond, Yudie Yuan, Stephen Buckingham, Alp Manavbasi, Luis Fanor Vega, Cedric Wu
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Metal sheets and plates having friction-reducing textured surfaces and methods of manufacturing same
Patent number: 9297394Abstract: Metal sheets and plates having friction-reducing textured surfaces and methods of manufacturing these metal sheets and plates are disclosed herein. In an embodiment, there is provided a transportation vessel that includes at least one metal product having at least one surface that is substantially grooved, wherein the substantially grooved surface forms a riblet topography, the riblet topography including a multiplicity of adjacent permanently rolled longitudinal riblets running along at least a part of the surface, and wherein the riblet topography is coated with at least one coating sufficiently designed and applied to preserve the riblet topography. In an embodiment, the multiplicity of adjacent permanently rolled longitudinal riblets results in a friction-reducing textured surface. In an embodiment, metal product is used in fabricating at least a portion of an aircraft. In an embodiment, metal product is used in fabricating at least a portion of a rotor blade.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2013Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Assignee: Alcoa Inc.Inventors: Ming Li, James M. Marinelli, Jiantao Liu, Paul E. Magnusen, Simon Sheu, Markus B. Heinimann, John Liu, Luis Fanor Vega -
Publication number: 20140262790Abstract: A silicon polymer treatment with included pigments for anodized aluminum objects such as wheels. Titanium dioxide may be dispersed in polysiloxane or polysilazane to form a white polymer treatment on the object. Other beneficial components, such as corrosion inhibitors may be included in the polymer matrix.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventors: Thomas Levendusky, Albert Askin, Luis Fanor Vega
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METAL SHEETS AND PLATES HAVING FRICTION-REDUCING TEXTURED SURFACES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING SAME
Publication number: 20140248453Abstract: Metal sheets and plates having friction-reducing textured surfaces and methods of manufacturing these metal sheets and plates are disclosed herein. In an embodiment, there is provided a transportation vessel that includes at least one metal product having at least one surface that is substantially grooved, wherein the substantially grooved surface forms a riblet topography, the riblet topography including a multiplicity of adjacent permanently rolled longitudinal riblets running along at least a part of the surface, and wherein the riblet topography is coated with at least one coating sufficiently designed and applied to preserve the riblet topography. In an embodiment, the multiplicity of adjacent permanently rolled longitudinal riblets results in a friction-reducing textured surface. In an embodiment, metal product is used in fabricating at least a portion of an aircraft. In an embodiment, metal product is used in fabricating at least a portion of a rotor blade.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2013Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: Alcoa Inc.Inventors: Ming Li, James M. Marinelli, Jiantao Liu, Paul E. Magnusen, Simon Sheu, Markus B. Heinimann, John Liu, Luis Fanor Vega -
Publication number: 20130301273Abstract: A device for thermal management of an electronic component includes an inner shell dimensioned to house an electrical circuit and a thermally conductive metal outer shell. The metal outer shell has a thickness less than 6.3246 mm; a first closed end having a first diameter and dimensioned to support an electronic component operably connected to the electrical circuit; and a second end having a second diameter, wherein the first diameter is greater than the second diameter. The inner shell is at least partially within the outer shell. The outer shell is comprised of a single metal sheet. The thinnest portion of the outer metal shell is less than or equal to 0.75 times the thickest portion of the outer metal shell.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: November 14, 2013Applicant: ALCOA INC.Inventors: Edmund Chu, Kelly Whitaker-Weiler, J.R. Bushik, Jeffrey Shoup, Narsimhan Raghunathan, Luis Fanor Vega, Jason Bely, Gary L. Myers, Gary L. Hunker, Barry E. Soxman, Anthony J. Fedusa, Robert E. Dick, Darl G. Boysel, Eileen M. Kenzevich
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Metal sheets and plates having friction-reducing textured surfaces and methods of manufacturing same
Patent number: 8578747Abstract: Metal sheets and plates having friction-reducing textured surfaces and methods of manufacturing these metal sheets and plates are disclosed herein. In an embodiment, there is provided a transportation vessel that includes at least one metal product having at least one surface that is substantially grooved, wherein the substantially grooved surface forms a riblet topography, the riblet topography including a multiplicity of adjacent permanently rolled longitudinal riblets running along at least a part of the surface, and wherein the riblet topography is coated with at least one coating sufficiently designed and applied to preserve the riblet topography. In an embodiment, the multiplicity of adjacent permanently rolled longitudinal riblets results in a friction-reducing textured surface. In an embodiment, metal product is used in fabricating at least a portion of an aircraft. In an embodiment, metal product is used in fabricating at least a portion of a rotor blade.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2012Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: Alcoa Inc.Inventors: Ming Li, James M. Marinelli, Jiantao Liu, Paul E. Magnusen, Simon Sheu, Markus B. Heinimann, John Liu, Luis Fanor Vega -
Metal sheets and plates having friction-reducing textured surfaces and methods of manufacturing same
Patent number: 8444092Abstract: Metal sheets and plates having friction-reducing textured surfaces and methods of manufacturing these metal sheets and plates are disclosed herein. In an embodiment, there is provided a transportation vessel that includes at least one metal product having at least one surface that is substantially grooved, wherein the substantially grooved surface forms a riblet topography, the riblet topography including a multiplicity of adjacent permanently rolled longitudinal riblets running along at least a part of the surface, and wherein the riblet topography is coated with at least one coating sufficiently designed and applied to preserve the riblet topography. In an embodiment, the multiplicity of adjacent permanently rolled longitudinal riblets results in a friction-reducing textured surface. In an embodiment, metal product is used in fabricating at least a portion of an aircraft. In an embodiment, metal product is used in fabricating at least a portion of a rotor blade.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2009Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: Alcoa Inc.Inventors: Ming Li, James M. Marinelli, Jiantao Liu, Paul E. Magnusen, Simon Sheu, Markus B. Heinimann, John Liu, Luis Fanor Vega -
Patent number: 8309237Abstract: Aluminum alloy products comprising an aluminum alloy base and a sulfate-phosphate oxide zone integral therewith are disclosed. Methods of making the same are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2008Date of Patent: November 13, 2012Assignee: Alcoa Inc.Inventors: Thomas L. Levendusky, Albert L. Askin, Joseph D. Guthrie, Luis Fanor Vega, Kevin M. Robare, Clinton Zediak, Wilson C. Lee, Jaskirat Sohi
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METAL SHEETS AND PLATES HAVING FRICTION-REDUCING TEXTURED SURFACES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING SAME
Publication number: 20120227453Abstract: Metal sheets and plates having friction-reducing textured surfaces and methods of manufacturing these metal sheets and plates are disclosed herein. In an embodiment, there is provided a transportation vessel that includes at least one metal product having at least one surface that is substantially grooved, wherein the substantially grooved surface forms a riblet topography, the riblet topography including a multiplicity of adjacent permanently rolled longitudinal riblets running along at least a part of the surface, and wherein the riblet topography is coated with at least one coating sufficiently designed and applied to preserve the riblet topography. In an embodiment, the multiplicity of adjacent permanently rolled longitudinal riblets results in a friction-reducing textured surface. In an embodiment, metal product is used in fabricating at least a portion of an aircraft. In an embodiment, metal product is used in fabricating at least a portion of a rotor blade.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2012Publication date: September 13, 2012Applicant: Alcoa Inc.Inventors: Ming Li, James M. Marinelli, Jianto Liu, Paul E. Magnusen, Simon Sheu, Markus B. Heinimann, John Liu, Luis Fanor Vega -
Publication number: 20110020665Abstract: A surface finishing and coating methodology that provides a superior looking aluminum product with acceptable corrosion performance for outdoor use. In one embodiment, a coating of high purity aluminum is applied first to an aluminum article or product via cold or thermal spray and the mechanical surface modification (e.g., polishing, buffing, brushing, etc.) is clone second. The resulting product has the desirable light weight and mechanical properties of aluminum with the chosen look and performance of the high purity aluminum coating. The aluminum product to be coated may be obtained by extrusion, forging, casting, or rolling.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2008Publication date: January 27, 2011Applicant: ALCOA INC.Inventors: Daniel L. Serafin, Ian A. McCallum, Roger W. Kaufold, Robert E. Bombalski, Luis Fanor Vega, Donald Robert Smith
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Publication number: 20100200415Abstract: Aluminum alloy products comprising an aluminum alloy base and a sulfate-phosphate oxide zone integral therewith are disclosed. Methods of making the same are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2010Publication date: August 12, 2010Applicant: Alcoa Inc.Inventors: Thomas L. Levendusky, Luis Fanor Vega, Albert Askin, Joseph D. Guthrie, Kevin M. Robare, Clinton Zediak
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Patent number: 7732068Abstract: Aluminum alloy products comprising an aluminum alloy base and a sulfate-phosphate oxide zone integral therewith are disclosed. Methods of making the same are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2007Date of Patent: June 8, 2010Assignee: Alcoa Inc.Inventors: Thomas L. Levendusky, Luis Fanor Vega, Albert Askin, Joseph D. Guthrie, Kevin M. Robare, Clinton Zediak
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METAL SHEETS AND PLATES HAVING FRICTION-REDUCING TEXTURED SURFACES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING SAME
Publication number: 20100127125Abstract: Metal sheets and plates having friction-reducing textured surfaces and methods of manufacturing these metal sheets and plates are disclosed herein. In an embodiment, there is provided a transportation vessel that includes at least one metal product having at least one surface that is substantially grooved, wherein the substantially grooved surface forms a riblet topography, the riblet topography including a multiplicity of adjacent permanently rolled longitudinal riblets running along at least a part of the surface, and wherein the riblet topography is coated with at least one coating sufficiently designed and applied to preserve the riblet topography. In an embodiment, the multiplicity of adjacent permanently rolled longitudinal riblets results in a friction-reducing textured surface. In an embodiment, metal product is used in fabricating at least a portion of an aircraft. In an embodiment, metal product is used in fabricating at least a portion of a rotor blade.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2009Publication date: May 27, 2010Inventors: Ming Li, James M. Marinelli, Jianto Liu, Paul E. Magnusen, Simon Sheu, Markus B. Heinimann, John Liu, Luis Fanor Vega -
Publication number: 20090061216Abstract: Aluminum alloy products comprising an aluminum alloy base and a sulfate-phosphate oxide zone integral therewith are disclosed. Methods of making the same are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2007Publication date: March 5, 2009Applicant: Alcoa Inc.Inventors: Thomas L. Levendusky, Luis Fanor Vega, Albert Askin, Joseph D. Guthrie, Kevin M. Robare, Clinton Zediak
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Publication number: 20090061218Abstract: Aluminum alloy products comprising an aluminum alloy base and a sulfate-phosphate oxide zone integral therewith are disclosed. Methods of making the same are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2008Publication date: March 5, 2009Applicant: AIcoa Inc.Inventors: Thomas L. Levendusky, Albert L. Askin, Joseph D. Guthrie, Luis Fanor Vega, Kevin M. Robare, Clinton Zediak, Wilson C. Lee, Jaskirat Sohi
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Patent number: 7226641Abstract: This invention discloses a method of coating an object while increasing the temper of an object to peak strength. The method of increasing the temper of the object to peak strength includes providing an object having a substantially homogeneous solution of a precipitate hardening composition; and applying an image atop at least a portion of the object, wherein temperature and time of applying the image provide peak strength in the object. The image may be applied to the object surface by dye sublimation. The object may be a vehicle wheel formed of aluminum.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2006Date of Patent: June 5, 2007Assignee: Alcoa Inc.Inventors: Luis Fanor Vega, Thomas Levendusky