Patents by Inventor Michael Frastaci

Michael Frastaci 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).

  • Graphite electrode
    Patent number: 9497804
    Abstract: A graphite electrode exhibits oxidation resistance by modifying the outer radial surface characteristics. The outer radial surface may be modified by providing a textured portion which improves water flow while minimizing water absorbtion. Alternately, a layer of flexible graphite or plurality of particles of exfoliated graphite may be disposed on the outer radial surface of the electrode body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: GrafTech International Holdings Inc.
    Inventors: Philip D. Coleman, Greg E. Murray, Marco Napolitano, Aaron Tomasek, Brian Bowman, Daniel W. Krassowski, Michael Frastaci
  • Graphite electrodes
    Patent number: 9253827
    Abstract: A graphite electrode exhibits oxidation resistance by modifying the outer radial surface characteristics. The outer radial surface may be modified by providing a textured portion which improves water flow while minimizing water absorbtion. Alternately, a layer of flexible graphite or plurality of particles of exfoliated graphite may be disposed on the outer radial surface of the electrode body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Graftech International Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Philip Dennis Coleman, Michael Frastaci, Gregory E. Murray, Marco Napolitano, Aaron Tomasek, Brian Bowman, Daniel W. Krassowski
  • Graphite Electrodes
    Publication number: 20150230296
    Abstract: A graphite electrode exhibits oxidation resistance by modifying the outer radial surface characteristics. The outer radial surface may be modified by providing a textured portion which improves water flow while minimizing water absorbtion. Alternately, a layer of flexible graphite or plurality of particles of exfoliated graphite may be disposed on the outer radial surface of the electrode body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2014
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Applicant: GRAFTECH INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS INC.
    Inventors: Philip Dennis Coleman, Michael Frastaci, Gregory E. Murray, Marco Napolitano, Aaron Tomasek, Brian Bowman, Daniel W. Krassowski
  • Graphite electrodes
    Patent number: 8923360
    Abstract: A graphite electrode exhibits oxidation resistance by modifying the outer radial surface characteristics. The outer radial surface may be modified by providing a textured portion which improves water flow while minimizing water absorbtion. Alternately, a layer of flexible graphite or plurality of particles of exfoliated graphite may be disposed on the outer radial surface of the electrode body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: GrafTech International Holdings Inc.
    Inventors: Philip Dennis Coleman, Michael Frastaci, Gregory E. Murray, Marco Napolitano, Aaron Tomasek, Brian Bowman, Daniel W. Krassowski
  • Graphite Electrodes
    Publication number: 20130279534
    Abstract: A graphite electrode exhibits oxidation resistance by modifying the outer radial surface characteristics. The outer radial surface may be modified by providing a textured portion which improves water flow while minimizing water absorbtion. Alternately, a layer of flexible graphite or plurality of particles of exfoliated graphite may be disposed on the outer radial surface of the electrode body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2013
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Applicant: GRAFTECH INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS INC.
    Inventors: Philip Dennis Coleman, Michael Frastaci, Gregory E. Murray, Marco Napolitano, Aaron Tomasek, Brian Bowman, Daniel W. Krassowski
  • GRAPHITE ELECTRODE
    Publication number: 20130148686
    Abstract: A graphite electrode exhibits oxidation resistance by modifying the outer radial surface characteristics. The outer radial surface may be modified by providing a textured portion which improves water flow while minimizing water absorbtion. Alternately, a layer of flexible graphite or plurality of particles of exfoliated graphite may be disposed on the outer radial surface of the electrode body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2011
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Inventors: Philip Dennis Coleman, Michael Frastaci, Gregory E. Murray, Marco Napolitano, Aaron Tomasek, Brian Bowman, Daniel W. Krassowski
  • Joint design
    Patent number: 8165183
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an electrode joint having a first carbon body having at least one end portion that includes a male tang with a convex tip and a second carbon body having a female socket with a concave base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: GrafTech International Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Bill Varela, Michael Frastaci
  • Cycling LED heat spreader
    Patent number: 7573717
    Abstract: A graphite heat spreader is provided for use with a flash LED light source for a camera of a handheld device such as a cell phone. Dramatically reduced operating temperatures are provided at substantially increased power levels thus providing both improved lighting and improved operating life of the electronic components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: GrafTech International Holdings Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley E. Reis, Martin David Smalc, Brian J. Laser, Gary Stephen Kostyak, Prathib Skandakumaran, Matthew G. Getz, Michael Frastaci
  • Compressible Electrode End Face
    Publication number: 20090180512
    Abstract: A graphite electrode having an end face having an integral structure which is compressible when exposed to a torque of at least about 390 Nm which, when employed in an electrode joint, can reduce the tendency of the electrode joint of which it is an element to come unscrewed during furnace operation, and impede oxidation of the joint, without a significant reduction in electrode performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2008
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Inventor: Michael Frastaci
  • Locking ring for graphite electrodes
    Patent number: 7466739
    Abstract: An electrode joint is presented, the joint including two joined graphite electrodes having blocked threads and having a locking ring interposed between the electrodes, the locking ring composed of a material having a coefficient of friction such that the tendency of the electrode joint to unscrew is retarded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2008
    Assignee: GrafTech International Holdings Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Bowman, Michael Frastaci, Terrence Patrick Wells
  • Cycling Led Heat Spreader
    Publication number: 20080218977
    Abstract: A graphite heat spreader is provided for use with a flash LED light source for a camera of a handheld device such as a cell phone. Dramatically reduced operating temperatures are provided at substantially increased life of the electronic components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2008
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventors: Bradley E. Reis, Martin David Smalc, Brian J. Laser, Gary Stephen Kostyak, Prathib Skandakumaran, Matthew G. Getz, Michael Frastaci
  • Cycling LED heat spreader
    Patent number: 7365988
    Abstract: A graphite heat spreader is provided for use with a flash LED light source for a camera of a handheld device such as a cell phone. Dramatically reduced operating temperatures are provided at substantially increased power levels thus providing both improved lighting and improved operating life of the electronic components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Assignee: GrafTech International Holdings Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley E. Reis, Martin David Smalc, Brian J. Laser, Gary Stephen Kostyak, Prathib Skandakumaran, Matthew G. Getz, Michael Frastaci
  • Electrode joint
    Publication number: 20070280327
    Abstract: An assembly with a threaded connection, including an outer part made from ceramic, having an axially tapered internal thread, and having a diameter A; an inner part made from ceramic, having an axially tapered external thread, and having an equator with a diameter B, the diameter B at the equator of the inner part amounting to between 80% and 110% of the diameter A of the outer part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2007
    Publication date: December 6, 2007
    Inventors: Robert Smith, Mark Segger, James Pavlisin, Michael Frastaci, Brian Bowman, Terrence Wells, Thomas Weber, Lionel Batty, Philip Coleman, Diane Artman
  • Heat spreaders with vias
    Patent number: 7303005
    Abstract: Constructions for and methods of manufacturing graphite heat spreaders having thermal vias placed therethrough are provided. Thermal vias having one or two flanges are disclosed, as are flush thermal vias. Graphite heat spreaders having surface layers covering the graphite material are provided. Graphite heat spreaders having a layer of cladding for increased structural integrity are provided. Also disclosed are methods of co-forging a graphite heat spreader element with a metal thermal via in place therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Assignee: GrafTech International Holdings Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley E. Reis, Martin David Smalc, Brian J. Laser, Gary Stephen Kostyak, Prathib Skandakumaran, Matthew G. Getz, Michael Frastaci
  • Composite Heat Sink With Metal Base And Graphite Fins
    Publication number: 20070221369
    Abstract: A composite heat sink apparatus includes a metal base which has a thermal conductivity of at least about 150 W/m°K. The metal base is preferably constructed either of copper of aluminum. The heat sink apparatus further includes a plurality of fins attached to the base, the fins being constructed of anisotropic graphite material having a direction of relatively high thermal conductivity perpendicular to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2005
    Publication date: September 27, 2007
    Applicant: ADVANCED ENERGY TECHNOLOGY INC.
    Inventors: George Getz, Michael Frastaci
  • Locking ring for graphite electrodes
    Publication number: 20070127541
    Abstract: An electrode joint is presented, the joint including two joined graphite electrodes having blocked threads and having a locking ring interposed between the electrodes, the locking ring composed of a material having a coefficient of friction such that the tendency of the electrode joint to unscrew is retarded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2006
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Inventors: Brian Bowman, Michael Frastaci, Terrence Wells
  • Joint design
    Publication number: 20070110120
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an electrode joint having a first carbon body having at least one end portion that includes a male tang with a convex tip and a second carbon body having a female socket with a concave base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2005
    Publication date: May 17, 2007
    Inventors: Bill Varela, Michael Frastaci
  • Heat spreaders with vias
    Publication number: 20070102142
    Abstract: Constructions for and methods of manufacturing graphite heat spreaders having thermal vias placed therethrough are provided. Thermal vias having one or two flanges are disclosed, as are flush thermal vias. Graphite heat spreaders having surface layers covering the graphite material are provided. Graphite heat spreaders having a layer of cladding for increased structural integrity are provided. Also disclosed are methods of co-forging a graphite heat spreader element with a metal thermal via in place therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2006
    Publication date: May 10, 2007
    Inventors: Bradley Reis, Martin Smalc, Brian Laser, Gary Kostyak, Prathib Skandakumaran, Matthew Getz, Michael Frastaci
  • Cycling LED Heat Spreader
    Publication number: 20070103875
    Abstract: A graphite heat spreader is provided for use with a flash LED light source for a camera of a handheld device such as a cell phone. Dramatically reduced operating temperatures are provided at substantially increased power levels thus providing both improved lighting and improved operating life of the electronic components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2006
    Publication date: May 10, 2007
    Inventors: Bradley Reis, Martin Smale, Brian Laser, Gary Kostyak, Prathib Skandakumaran, Matthew Getz, Michael Frastaci
  • Locking ring for graphite electrodes having friction layer
    Publication number: 20070047613
    Abstract: An electrode joint is presented, the joint including two joined graphite electrodes and having a locking ring interposed between the electrodes, the locking ring composed of a material having an oxidation rate equal to or less than that of the electrodes. The locking ring has a friction layer on at least one of the contact surfaces thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2005
    Publication date: March 1, 2007
    Inventors: Brian Bowman, Michael Frastaci, Terrence Wells