Patents by Inventor Micky T. Fernandes

Micky T. Fernandes 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).

  • Aluminum-magnesium-scandium alloys with zinc and copper
    Patent number: 6139653
    Abstract: Al--Mg--Sc based alloys include additional elements selected from the group comprising Hf, Mn, Zr, Cu and Zn to improve their tensile properties. The alloys are preferably comprised of aluminum and, in wt. %, 1.0-8.0% Mg, 0.05-0.6% Sc, 0.05-0.20% Hf and/or 0.05-0.20% Zr, and 0.5-2.0% Cu and/or 0.5-2.0% Zn. In addition, 0.1-0.8 wt. % Mn may be added to the alloy to improve its strength characteristics further.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2000
    Assignee: Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: Micky T. Fernandes, Ralph C. Dorward