Patents by Inventor Michael A. Iovene

Michael A. Iovene 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 of repairing damages in superalloys
    Patent number: 5040718
    Abstract: A method of repairing damages in a superalloy component is disclosed wherein existing brazed joints and protective coatings are not harmed. The method entails the use of a silicon-free metal mixture comprising (i) a low melting alloy having a liquidus below the temperature to be used to deposit the metal mixture, (ii) an alloy melting above about 2100.degree. F., and (iii) optionally nickel. The resultant repair has a solidus temperature of at least 1950.degree. F., preferably at least 2000.degree..
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 20, 1991
    Assignee: Avco Corporation
    Inventors: Jack W. Lee, Jule A. Miller, Michael A. Iovene