Patents by Inventor Maurizio Manzin

Maurizio Manzin 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).

  • Method for treating large cast iron dies, particularly for vehicle-sheet metal pressing
    Patent number: 4899024
    Abstract: A method for preparing large cast iron dies for use in pressing the sheet-metal components of vehicle bodies is described; this method results in improved pressing performance, such as extended life and, in particular, drastic reduction in rejects and stoppages due to seizure; its main characteristic consists of subjecting to induction hardening treatment those die regions most subject to operational wear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1987
    Date of Patent: February 6, 1990
    Assignee: Fiat Auto S.p.A.
    Inventors: Luciano Puozzo, Maurizio Manzin