Patents by Inventor Thomas R. Hanlon

Thomas R. Hanlon 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: 11078588
    Abstract: A method for forming an abrasive surface includes applying an electric current through a plating solution so as to cause an abrasive grit to be deposited onto a workpiece and varying a waveform of the electric current while building up a matrix material at least partially around the abrasive grit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: Raytheon Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Nathan T. Martel, Thomas R. Hanlon
  • Patent number: 11066952
    Abstract: A repaired oxidation and corrosion resistant coating may comprise a repair material applied to a damaged portion of the oxidation and corrosion resistant coating. The repair material may be free of hexavalent chromium and may be compatible with a plurality of oxidation and corrosion resistant materials that comprise hexavalent chromium. The repair material may be burnished. The oxidation and corrosion resistant coating may comprise hexavalent chromium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: Raytheon Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas R. Hanlon, Jeffrey Leon
  • Publication number: 20180334925
    Abstract: A repaired oxidation and corrosion resistant coating may comprise a repair material applied to a damaged portion of the oxidation and corrosion resistant coating. The repair material may be free of hexavalent chromium and may be compatible with a plurality of oxidation and corrosion resistant materials that comprise hexavalent chromium. The repair material may be burnished. The oxidation and corrosion resistant coating may comprise hexavalent chromium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2017
    Publication date: November 22, 2018
    Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Thomas R. Hanlon, Jeffrey Leon
  • Publication number: 20180195192
    Abstract: A method for forming an abrasive surface includes applying an electric current through a plating solution so as to cause an abrasive grit to be deposited onto a workpiece and varying a waveform of the electric current while building up a matrix material at least partially around the abrasive grit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2017
    Publication date: July 12, 2018
    Applicant: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Nathan T. Martel, Thomas R. Hanlon
  • Patent number: 9726271
    Abstract: An article comprises a metal alloy substrate and a plated wear interface layer disposed over a surface of the metal alloy substrate. The wear interface layer has a chemical composition including between about 0.005 wt % and about 0.050 wt % of antimony (Sb), and the balance silver (Ag) and incidental impurities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas R. Hanlon, William P. Ogden, Eli N. Ross
  • Publication number: 20150300477
    Abstract: An article comprises a metal alloy substrate and a plated wear interface layer disposed over a surface of the metal alloy substrate. The wear interface layer has a chemical composition including between about 0.005 wt % and about 0.050 wt % of antimony (Sb), and the balance silver (Ag) and incidental impurities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2015
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Inventors: Thomas R. Hanlon, William P. Ogden, Eli N. Ross
  • Patent number: 9074681
    Abstract: An article comprises a metal alloy substrate and a plated wear interface layer disposed over a surface of the metal alloy substrate. The wear interface layer has a chemical composition including between about 0.005 wt % and about 0.050 wt % of antimony (Sb), and the balance silver (Ag) and incidental impurities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas R. Hanlon, William P. Ogden, Eli N. Ross
  • Publication number: 20140141929
    Abstract: An article comprises a metal alloy substrate and a plated wear interface layer disposed over a surface of the metal alloy substrate. The wear interface layer has a chemical composition including between about 0.005 wt % and about 0.050 wt % of antimony (Sb), and the balance silver (Ag) and incidental impurities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2012
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Thomas R. Hanlon, William P. Ogden, Eli N. Ross
  • Publication number: 20080124542
    Abstract: A Ni-based first material is deposited on a substrate by electroless plating. A Zn-based second material is deposited on the first material. One or more components of at least one of the first and second materials are diffused into the other. The diffusion creates a ZnNi alloy layer enhancing corrosion resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2007
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventor: Thomas R. Hanlon
  • Patent number: 6869690
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a zinc-diffused nickel alloy coating for corrosion and heat protection and to a method for forming such a coating. The coating method broadly comprises the steps of forming a plain nickel or nickel alloy coating layer on a substrate, applying a layer of zinc over the nickel or nickel alloy coating layer, and thermally diffusing the zinc into the nickel alloy coating layer. The coating method may further comprise immersing the coated substrate in a phosphated trivalent chromium conversion solution either before or after the diffusing step. The substrate may be a component used in a gas turbine engine, which component is formed from a steel material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2005
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Henry M. Hodgens, Thomas R. Hanlon
  • Patent number: 6756134
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a zinc-diffused nickel alloy coating for corrosion and heat protection and to a method for forming such a coating. The coating method broadly comprises the steps of forming a plain nickel or nickel alloy coating layer on a substrate, applying a layer of zinc over the nickel or nickel alloy coating layer, and thermally diffusing the zinc into the nickel alloy coating layer. The coating method may further comprise immersing the coated substrate in a phosphated trivalent chromium conversion solution either before or after the diffusing step. The substrate may be a component used in a gas turbine engine, which component is formed from a steel material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2004
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Henry M. Hodgens, Thomas R. Hanlon, Promila Bhatia
  • Publication number: 20040058189
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a zinc-diffused nickel alloy coating for corrosion and heat protection and to a method for forming such a coating. The coating method broadly comprises the steps of forming a plain nickel or nickel alloy coating layer on a substrate, applying a layer of zinc over the nickel or nickel alloy coating layer, and thermally diffusing the zinc into the nickel alloy coating layer. The coating method may further comprise immersing the coated substrate in a phosphated trivalent chromium conversion solution either before or after the diffusing step. The substrate may be a component used in a gas turbine engine, which component is formed from a steel material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2002
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Inventors: Henry M. Hodgens, Thomas R. Hanlon
  • Patent number: 6582530
    Abstract: A non-chromate protective coating and coating solution useful for coating iron and iron alloys, particularly steel, includes V2O5, Ce2(MoO4)3 or SrWO4 as a corrosion inhibitive component
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas R. Hanlon, Mark R. Jaworowski, Michael A. Kryzman, John H. Vontell