Patents by Inventor Theodor HACK

Theodor HACK 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).

  • Methods for anodizing a part surface and subsequently coating the anodized part surface for corrosion protection purposes
    Patent number: 12385155
    Abstract: To improve adhesion of Cr(VI)-free primers and suitable topcoats on aircraft parts, a method for anodizing part surface of the aircraft part that includes aluminum or an aluminum alloy including the steps of cleaning the part and exposing the part to an anodizing electrolyte. During anodizing it is essential that the temperature of the anodizing electrolyte is maintained at a constant temperature chosen from a range from 42° C. to 60° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2025
    Assignees: AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBH, AIRBUS SAS
    Inventors: Mariana Paz Martinez-Vidamonte, Theodor Hack, Malte Burchardt, Martin Beneke
  • METHODS FOR ANODIZING A PART SURFACE AND SUBSEQUENTLY COATING THE ANODIZED PART SURFACE FOR CORROSION PROTECTION PURPOSES
    Publication number: 20240167186
    Abstract: To improve adhesion of Cr(VI)-free primers and suitable topcoats on aircraft parts, a method for anodizing part surface of the aircraft part that includes aluminum or an aluminum alloy including the steps of cleaning the part and exposing the part to an anodizing electrolyte. During anodizing it is essential that the temperature of the anodizing electrolyte is maintained at a constant temperature chosen from a range from 42° C. to 60° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2023
    Publication date: May 23, 2024
    Inventors: Mariana PAZ MARTINEZ-VIDAMONTE, Theodor HACK, Malte BURCHARDT, Martin BENEKE