Patents by Inventor Paul H. Fournier

Paul H. Fournier 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).

  • Patent number: 6758903
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for extrusion coating both sides of a metal strip. A metal strip, such as aluminum alloy strip, is moved through a pre-conditioner, two extrusion dies, a post-heater and a cooling system. Both sides of the strip are coated with thin coatings of thermoplastic polymers. The coated metal strip is useful for containers, such as cans and can ends, as well as for automobiles, appliances, aerospace, construction and electrical devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: Alcoa Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas L. Levendusky, Robert B. Larsen, Vincent J. Downard, Roy B. Steidley, Dawn A. Armfield, Paul H. Fournier, John B. Kapustay, Jr., Jeffrey B. Pezick
  • Publication number: 20040007175
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for extrusion coating both sides of a metal strip. A metal strip, such as aluminum alloy strip, is moved through a pre-conditioner, two extrusion dies, a post-heater and a cooling system. Both sides of the strip are coated with thin coatings of thermoplastic polymers. The coated metal strip is useful for containers, such as cans and can ends, as well as for automobiles, appliances, aerospace, construction and electrical devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2003
    Publication date: January 15, 2004
    Inventors: Thomas L. Levendusky, Robert B. Larsen, Vincent J. Downard, Roy B. Steidley, Dawn A. Armfield, Paul H. Fournier, John B. Kapustay, Jeffrey B. Pezick
  • Publication number: 20020102355
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for extrusion coating both sides of a metal strip. A metal strip, such as aluminum alloy strip, is moved through a pre-conditioner, two extrusion dies, a post-heater and a cooling system. Both sides of the strip are coated with thin coatings of thermoplastic polymers. The coated metal strip is useful for containers, such as cans and can ends, as well as for automobiles, appliances, aerospace, construction and electrical devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2001
    Publication date: August 1, 2002
    Inventors: Thomas L. Levendusky, Robert B. Larsen, Vincent J. Downard, Roy B. Steidley, Dawn A. Armfield, Paul H. Fournier, John B. Kapustay, Jeffrey B. Pezick
  • Patent number: 5919517
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for extrusion coating both sides of a metal strip. A metal strip, such as aluminum alloy strip, is moved through a pre-conditioner, two extrusion dies, a post-heater and a cooling system. Both sides of the strip are coated with thin coatings of thermoplastic polymers. The coated metal strip is useful for containers, such as cans and can ends, as well as for automobiles, appliances, aerospace, construction and electrical devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1999
    Assignee: Aluminum Company of America
    Inventors: Thomas L. Levendusky, Robert B. Larsen, Vincent J. Downard, Roy B. Steidley, Dawn A. Armfield, Paul H. Fournier, John B. Kapustay, Jr., Jeffrey B. Pezick