Patents by Inventor Todd K. Cogswell

Todd K. Cogswell 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).

  • Aluminum-copper-lithium alloys
    Patent number: 9587294
    Abstract: Improved aluminum-copper-lithium alloys are disclosed. The alloys may include 3.4-4.2 wt. % Cu, 0.9-1.4 wt. % Li, 0.3-0.7 wt. % Ag, 0.1-0.6 wt. % Mg, 0.2-0.8 wt. % Zn, 0.1-0.6 wt. % Mn, and 0.01-0.6 wt. % of at least one grain structure control element, the balance being aluminum and incidental elements and impurities. The alloys achieve an improved combination of properties over prior art alloys.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: ARCONIC INC.
    Inventors: Edward L. Colvin, Roberto J. Rioja, Les A. Yocum, Diana K. Denzer, Todd K. Cogswell, Gary H. Bray, Ralph R. Sawtell, Andre L. Wilson
  • ALUMINUM-COPPER-LITHIUM ALLOYS
    Publication number: 20140212326
    Abstract: Improved aluminum-copper-lithium alloys are disclosed. The alloys may include 3.4-4.2 wt. % Cu, 0.9-1.4 wt. % Li, 0.3-0.7 wt. % Ag, 0.1-0.6 wt. % Mg, 0.2-0.8 wt. % Zn, 0.1-0.6 wt. % Mn, and 0.01-0.6 wt. % of at least one grain structure control element, the balance being aluminum and incidental elements and impurities. The alloys achieve an improved combination of properties over prior art alloys.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2014
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: ALCOA INC.
    Inventors: Edward L. Colvin, Roberto J. Rioja, Les A. Yocum, Diana K. Denzer, Todd K. Cogswell, Gary H. Bray, Ralph R. Sawtell, Andre L. Wilson
  • ALUMINUM-COPPER-LITHIUM ALLOYS
    Publication number: 20120132324
    Abstract: Improved aluminum-copper-lithium alloys are disclosed. The alloys may include 3.4-4.2 wt. % Cu, 0.9-1.4 wt. % Li, 0.3-0.7 wt. % Ag, 0.1-0.6 wt. % Mg, 0.2-0.8 wt. % Zn, 0.1-0.6 wt. % Mn, and 0.01-0.6 wt. % of at least one grain structure control element, the balance being aluminum and incidental elements and impurities. The alloys achieve an improved combination of properties over prior art alloys.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2012
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Applicant: Alcoa Inc.
    Inventors: Edward L. Colvin, Roberto J. Rioja, Les A. Yocum, Diana K. Denzer, Todd K. Cogswell, Gary H. Bray, Ralph R. Sawtell, Andre L. Wilson
  • Aluminum-copper-lithium alloys
    Patent number: 8118950
    Abstract: Improved aluminum-copper-lithium alloys are disclosed. The alloys may include 3.4-4.2 wt. % Cu, 0.9-1.4 wt. % Li, 0.3-0.7 wt. % Ag, 0.1-0.6 wt. % Mg, 0.2-0.8 wt. % Zn, 0.1-0.6 wt. % Mn, and 0.01-0.6 wt. % of at least one grain structure control element, the balance being aluminum and incidental elements and impurities. The alloys achieve an improved combination of properties over prior art alloys.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Alcoa Inc.
    Inventors: Edward L. Colvin, Roberto J. Rioja, Les A. Yocum, Diana K. Denzer, Todd K. Cogswell, Gary H. Bray, Ralph R. Sawtell, Andre L. Wilson
  • ALUMINUM-COPPER-LITHIUM ALLOYS
    Publication number: 20090142222
    Abstract: Improved aluminum-copper-lithium alloys are disclosed. The alloys may include 3.4-4.2 wt. % Cu, 0.9-1.4 wt. % Li, 0.3-0.7 wt. % Ag, 0.1-0.6 wt. % Mg, 0.2-0.8 wt. % Zn, 0.1-0.6 wt. % Mn, and 0.01-0.6 wt. % of at least one grain structure control element, the balance being aluminum and incidental elements and impurities. The alloys achieve an improved combination of properties over prior art alloys.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2008
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Applicant: ALCOA INC.
    Inventors: Edward L. Colvin, Roberto J. Rioja, Les A. Yocum, Diana K. Denzer, Todd K. Cogswell, Gary H. Bray, Ralph R. Sawtell, Andre L. Wilson