Patents by Inventor Michael E. Thurston

Michael E. Thurston 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).

  • Treatment for the alleviation of high temperature oxidation of aluminum
    Patent number: 4391655
    Abstract: High Temperature Oxidation (HTO) of aluminum subjected to heat treatment is controlled by exposing the aluminum surface to a metal chloride prior to heat treatment. Transition metal chlorides are preferred for such treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 1981
    Date of Patent: July 5, 1983
    Assignee: Reynolds Metals Company
    Inventors: Michael E. Thurston, William A. Cassada, III, Daniel J. Schardein