Patents by Inventor Robert J. Piccard

Robert J. Piccard 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).

  • Inlaid ring with plated lateral side
    Patent number: 10428945
    Abstract: A method of forming a piston ring includes providing a base portion formed of a metallic material, the base portion having a first surface, and a second surface that is opposite the first surface, the base portion configured to interface with a piston ring groove. The method includes grinding the first surface to form a reference surface, applying a chromium layer to the second surface, and grinding the chromium layer to reduce a surface roughness of the chromium layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: Mahle International GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas J. Smith, Alexander S. Cooper, Robert J. Piccard, Timothy Andros, Claudinei J. de Oliveira, Jason P. Bieneman, Victor H. Tapia Ramirez, Terry Pecott
  • INLAID RING WITH PLATED LATERAL SIDE
    Publication number: 20170108122
    Abstract: A method of forming a piston ring includes providing a base portion formed of a metallic material, the base portion having a first surface, and a second surface that is opposite the first surface, the base portion configured to interface with a piston ring groove. The method includes grinding the first surface to form a reference surface, applying a chromium layer to the second surface, and grinding the chromium layer to reduce a surface roughness of the chromium layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Applicant: Mahle International GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas J. Smith, Alexander S. Cooper, Robert J. Piccard, Timothy Andros, Claudinei J. de Oliveira, Jason P. Bieneman, Victor H. Tapia Ramirez, Terry Pecott