Patents by Inventor Patrick Berbon

Patrick 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
    Publication number: 20060237134
    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: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2005
    Publication date: October 26, 2006
    Inventors: Steven Keener, Patrick Berbon
  • Method for preparing high-temperature nanophase aluminum-alloy sheets and aluminum-alloy sheets prepared thereby
    Publication number: 20060198754
    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: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2005
    Publication date: September 7, 2006
    Inventors: Clifford Bampton, Patrick Berbon, Steven Keener