Patents by Inventor Luis Miñarro i Bruguera

Luis Miñarro i Bruguera 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).

  • Tool for coldforming operations with improved performance
    Patent number: 7713327
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cemented carbide tool for the deep drawing operations, especially as the ironing dies, of the manufacturing of aluminum or steel beverage cans. The cemented carbide comprises WC with an ultra fine grain size, a binder phase of Co, and grain growth inhibitors (V and/or Cr), wherein the Co content is from about 5 to about 10 wt-%, and with a specific relation between HV30 and cobalt content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Sandvik Intellectual Property AB
    Inventors: Håkan Engström, Luis Miñarro i Bruguera, Emmanuel Pauty, Vasco i Salas
  • Tool for coldforming operations with improved performance
    Patent number: 7641710
    Abstract: The present invention relates to cemented carbide for steel tire cord drawing operations. The cemented carbide comprises WC with an ultra fine grain size and greater than 5 and less than 10 wt-% Co, including grain growth inhibitors (V and/or Cr) and with a specific relation between HV30 and cobalt content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignee: Sandvik Intellectual Property AB
    Inventors: Håkan Engström, Luis Miñarro i Bruguera, Vasco i Salas