Patents by Inventor Michel Garbil

Michel Garbil 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).

  • Process for improving the planeness of a metal sheet
    Patent number: 6216521
    Abstract: Process for improving planeness of a metal sheet, in which the sheet is stretched between two jaws for a period of time, applying a controlled permanent elongation of greater than 0.5%. Transverse pressure is applied on at least one face of the sheet during at least part of the period time during which stretching is applied with at least one longitudinally movable roll, or with a metal bar clamped to an opposite face of the sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2001
    Assignee: Pechiney Rhenalu
    Inventors: Fabrice Heymes, Michel Garbil, Vincent Hochenedel