Patents by Inventor Patrick B. Berbon

Patrick B. Berbon 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 for preparing pre-coated, ultra-fine, submicron grain high-temperature aluminum and aluminum-alloy components and components prepared thereby
    Patent number: 8137755
    Abstract: The invention is a high-strength, pre-coated, aluminum or aluminum-alloy component comprising an aluminum or aluminum-alloy article having ultra-fine, submicron grain microstructure and an organic coating of phenolic resin applied to the surface of the article. The article is prepared from a coarse grain aluminum or aluminum-alloy material that is cryomilled into an ultra-fine, submicron grain material, degassed, and densified. The densified material is formed into an article, and coated with an organic coating containing phenolic resin prior to installation or assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Steven G. Keener, Patrick B. Berbon
  • Method for preparing high-temperature nanophase aluminum-alloy sheets and aluminum-alloy sheets prepared thereby
    Patent number: 7922841
    Abstract: An aluminum or aluminum-alloy material sheet comprised of an aluminum material having an ultra-fine, submicron grain structure. The strength and physical properties of the aluminum or aluminum-alloy material sheet are improved over previous aluminum and aluminum-alloy material sheets because the aluminum is produced by cryomilling the aluminum or aluminum-alloy materials into a metal powder with ultra-fine, submicron grain structure. The powder is consolidated and rolled into the form of a sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Clifford C. Bampton, Patrick B. Berbon, Steven G. Keener
  • Material processing system
    Patent number: 7481091
    Abstract: A drive wheel has a generally cylindrical exterior surface with a circumferential groove. A block has a cylindrical working surface in sliding contact with the drive wheel, an operational face with an opening there through. A die is located in the opening and has an interior surface constituting a continuation of the working surface of the block. The die has an exit opening. A diverter is secured to the die and extends into the recess with a leading abutment edge positioned in operative proximity to the exit opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Inventors: David F. Grant, Patrick B. Berbon, Timothy C. Wang, Paul A. Burkey