Patents by Inventor Robert L. Heimann

Robert L. Heimann 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).

  • Publication number: 20030034095
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to an electroless or electrolytic process for treating metallic surfaces. The process employs a medium comprising at least one oxygen containing water soluble compound (e.g., stannates, molybdates, vanadates and hydrated cerium compounds) having a controlled and predetermined concentration, temperature and pH wherein the metallic surface is at least partially corroded or solubilized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2002
    Publication date: February 20, 2003
    Inventors: Robert L. Heimann, Branko Popov, Dragan Slavkov, Bala Haran
  • Patent number: 6455100
    Abstract: A method is disclosed for providing inorganic and/or organic coating compositions onto rotor cores to eliminate soldering during aluminum injection. These coatings can also be applied upon electric motor rotors and/or stators laminates as well as other electronic components such as transformers. The disclosed method provides at least one film or layer of a coating composition within channels or bar slots defined by the rotor of the electric motor core/rotor (depending upon the design of the motor the slots can be defined within the rotor or open ended along the longitudinal axis of the rotor). The coating composition is also typically applied upon all exposed surfaces of the rotor, e.g., within the channels and exterior surfaces of the rotor. The coated rotor is then contacted with a molten metal. The coating composition functions to isolate the laminates (e.g., steel) of the rotor from a molten metal (e.g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Assignee: Elisha Technologies Co LLC
    Inventors: Robert L. Heimann, William L. Dalton
  • Publication number: 20020098989
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to improved gel/grease compositions as well as grease compositions capable of imparting improved corrosion resistance. The grease includes a silica/silicate mixture that can imparts a relatively high pH and corrosion resistant properties to the grease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2001
    Publication date: July 25, 2002
    Inventors: Robert L. Heimann, Nancy M. Heimann, William M. Dalton, Donald W. Taylor, Todd W. Scrivens
  • Publication number: 20020089189
    Abstract: A latching mechanism that uses lubricant impregnated bearings to improve the operation, reduce the corrosion, ease the maintenance, and extend the life of the latching mechanism. The latching mechanism comprises a spindle rotatably disposed in a sleeve that is fixed to a frame (e.g., a door frame). Positioned in the annular space between the spindle and sleeve, the lubricant impregnated bearings separate dissimilar materials and provide a constant source of lubrication. To replenish the bearings, lubricant is introduced into the annular space through a channel in the spindle that communicates between an inlet opening in the end of the spindle and an outlet opening at the annular space. The lubricant impregnated bearings are grooved to enhance lubricant flow and distribution around the bearing surfaces. A shield is attached to the spindle and is disposed around the exterior of the sleeve to prevent debris from entering the annular space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2002
    Publication date: July 11, 2002
    Inventors: Robert L. Heimann, Wayne L. Soucie
  • Publication number: 20020078856
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to temporary corrosion resistant coatings and films upon metal substrates, e.g., metal tools and dies. The temporary coatings and films will not adversely chemically alter the surface of the underlying substrate. The coatings/films comprise a mixture of at least one of an acrylic, water, an oil, silica, at least one silicate, surfactants and optionally one or more buffering materials and waxes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2001
    Publication date: June 27, 2002
    Inventors: John Hahn, Robert L. Heimann, Daniel I. Crosby
  • Patent number: 6399021
    Abstract: A system is disclosed for inhibiting the corrosion of ferrous and other metals by passivating the metals. The system includes novel buffered compositions which may be applied to metal products, and novel combinations thereof with metals, for preventing or retarding corrosion, as well as methods for applying the buffered compositions to metal products, such that corrosion protection of the products is achieved. The methods include an in-situ application to existing structures with metal reinforcement as well as applications to metal products during manufacture. Generally, the compositions may be in various forms and comprise one or more layers, at least one of which includes a water repellent but water vapor permeable carrier component and one or more pH buffer components. The buffer is selected to produce a passivating pH at the surface of the metal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2002
    Assignee: Elisha Technologies Co LLC
    Inventors: Robert L. Heimann, William M. Dalton, David R. Webb, Nancy M. McGowan
  • Patent number: 6386601
    Abstract: A latching mechanism that uses lubricant impregnated bearings to improve the operation, reduce the corrosion, ease the maintenance, and extend the life of the latching mechanism. The latching mechanism comprises a spindle rotatably disposed in a sleeve that is fixed to a frame (e.g., a door frame). Positioned in the annular space between the spindle and sleeve, the lubricant impregnated bearings separate dissimilar materials and provide a constant source of lubrication. To replenish the bearings, lubricant is introduced into the annular space through a channel in the spindle that communicates between an inlet opening in the end of the spindle and an outlet opening at the annular space. The lubricant impregnated bearings are grooved to enhance lubricant flow and distribution around the bearing surfaces. A shield is attached to the spindle and is disposed around the exterior of the sleeve to prevent debris from entering the annular space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2002
    Assignee: Elisha Technologies Co LLC
    Inventors: Robert L. Heimann, Wayne L. Soucie
  • Publication number: 20020054998
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a process for forming a deposit on the surface of a metallic or conductive surface. The process employs an energy enhanced process to deposit a silicate containing coating or film upon a metallic or conductive surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2001
    Publication date: May 9, 2002
    Inventors: Robert L. Heimann, William M. Dalton, John Hahn, David M. Price, Wayne L. Soucie, Ravi Chandran
  • Publication number: 20020012804
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a process for forming a deposit on the surface of a metallic or conductive surface. The process employs an electrolytic process to deposit a silicate containing coating or film upon a metallic or conductive surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2001
    Publication date: January 31, 2002
    Inventors: Robert L. Heimann, William M. Dalton, John Hahn, David M. Price, Wayne L. Soucie, Ravi Chandran
  • Patent number: 6331509
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to improved gel/grease compositions as well as grease compositions capable of imparting improved corrosion resistance. The grease includes a silica/silicate mixture that can imparts a relatively high pH and corrosion resistant properties to the grease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2001
    Assignee: Elisha Technologies Co LLC
    Inventors: Robert L. Heimann, Nancy M. Heimann, William M. Dalton, Donald W. Taylor, Todd W. Scrivens
  • Publication number: 20010050231
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a process for forming a deposit on the surface of a metallic or conductive surface. The process employs an electrolytic process to deposit a mineral containing coating or film upon a metallic or conductive surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2001
    Publication date: December 13, 2001
    Inventors: Robert L. Heimann, William M. Dalton, John Hahn, David M. Price, Wayne L. Soucie
  • Patent number: 6322687
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a process for forming a deposit on the surface of a metallic or conductive surface. The process employs an electrolytic process to deposit a mineral containing coating or film upon a metallic or conductive surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2001
    Assignee: Elisha Technologies Co LLC
    Inventors: Robert L. Heimann, William M. Dalton, John Hahn, David M. Price, Wayne L. Soucie
  • Patent number: 6316392
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to improved gel/grease compositions as well as grease compositions capable of imparting improved corrosion resistance. The grease includes a silica/silicate mixture that can imparts a relatively high pH and corrosion resistant properties to the grease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2001
    Assignee: Elisha Technologies Co LLC
    Inventors: Robert L. Heimann, Nancy M. McGowan, William M. Dalton, Daniel I. Crosby, Donald W. Taylor
  • Publication number: 20010024729
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to the forming mineralized coatings on metal surfaces and to methods of forming such coatings. The coating can include a wide range of compounds and normally at least a portion of the coating corresponds to an amorphous phase. The coating and method are particularly usefull in providing a corrosion resistant coating or film upon a metallic surface. This aspect of the disclosure involves the formation of a corrosion resistant “mineralized” layer of tailored composition upon a metal substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2001
    Publication date: September 27, 2001
    Inventors: Robert L. Heimann, Nancy M. Mcgowan, William M. Dalton, David R. Webb, David M. Price
  • Patent number: 6281189
    Abstract: A composition is disclosed that comprises at least one soybean oil derived compound and at least one member chosen from the group of drying agent(s), co-solvents and additives. The composition can comprise methyl soyate and d-Limonene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2001
    Assignee: Elisha Technologies Co LLC
    Inventors: Robert L. Heimann, Nancy M. McGowan, William M. Dalton, Donald W. Taylor
  • Patent number: 6258243
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a process for forming a deposit on the surface of a metallic or conductive surface. The process employs an electrolytic process to deposit a mineral containing coating or film upon a metallic or conductive surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2001
    Assignee: Elisha Technologies Co LLC
    Inventors: Robert L. Heimann, William M. Dalton, John Hahn, David M. Price
  • Patent number: 6190779
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to the forming mineralized coatings on metal surfaces and to methods of forming such coatings. The coating can include a wide range of compounds and normally at least a portion of the coating corresponds to an amorphous phase. The coating and method are particularly useful in providing a corrosion resistant coating or film upon a metallic surface. This aspect of the disclosure involves the formation of a corrosion resistant “mineralized” layer of tailored composition upon a metal substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2001
    Assignee: Elisha Technologies Co LLC
    Inventors: Robert L. Heimann, Nancy M. McGowan, William M. Dalton, David R. Webb, David L. Price
  • Patent number: 6165257
    Abstract: An amorphous mineralized coating upon an iron containing surface wherein the amorphous mineralized coating has a formula A.sub.x B.sub.y O.sub.z --nH.sub.2 O wherein A comprises iron and B comprises silicon and the values of x, y and z are greater than zero; wherein the amorphous mineralized coating comprises an amorphous phase and inorganic complex oxide crystals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2000
    Assignee: Elisha Technologies Co. LLC
    Inventors: Robert L. Heimann, William M. Dalton, Nancy M. McGowan, David M. Price
  • Patent number: 6153080
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a process for forming a deposit on the surface of a metallic or conductive surface. The process employs an electrolytic process to deposit a mineral containing coating or film upon a metallic or conductive surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: Elisha Technologies Co LLC
    Inventors: Robert L. Heimann, William M. Dalton, John Hahn, David M. Price, Wayne L. Soucie
  • Patent number: 6149794
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a process for forming a deposit on the surface of a metallic or conductive surface. The process employs an electrolytic process to deposit a mineral containing coating or film upon a metallic or conductive surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2000
    Assignee: Elisha Technologies Co LLC
    Inventors: Robert L. Heimann, William M. Dalton, John Hahn, David M. Price