Patents by Inventor Raymond E. Serafini

Raymond E. Serafini 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 and apparatus for metal processing
    Publication number: 20030180173
    Abstract: A method for metal processing is provided in which a cooling atmosphere comprising hydrogen is used for accelerated cooling of a processed metal part in a furnace, resulting in improved properties for the metal part. A sintering furnace is also provided and comprises a means for inhibiting gas flows between a heating zone and a cooling zone of the furnace.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2003
    Publication date: September 25, 2003
    Inventor: Raymond E. Serafini
  • Method and apparatus for metal processing
    Publication number: 20020150495
    Abstract: A method for metal processing is provided in which a cooling atmosphere comprising hydrogen is used for accelerated cooling of a processed metal part in a furnace, resulting in improved properties for the metal part. A sintering furnace is also provided and comprises a means for inhibiting gas flows between a heating zone and a cooling zone of the furnace.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2001
    Publication date: October 17, 2002
    Inventor: Raymond E. Serafini