Patents by Inventor Uma Devi Mannem

Uma Devi Mannem 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).

  • PROTECTIVE COATINGS WHICH PROVIDE WEAR RESISTANCE AND LOW FRICTION CHARACTERISTICS, AND RELATED ARTICLES AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20080145649
    Abstract: A coating composition is described, containing (a) a metallic matrix based on nickel, cobalt, iron; or combinations thereof; (b) a ceramic phase, containing at least one metal boride or metal silicide compound; and (c) a lubricant phase. Methods of providing wear-resistance and low-friction characteristics to an article (e.g., a gas turbine) are also described, using the coating composition. Related structures are also discussed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2006
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC
    Inventors: Uma Devi Mannem, Krishnamurthy Anand, Dennis Michael Gray, Farshad Ghasripoor