Patents by Inventor Vincent Hochenedel

Vincent Hochenedel 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).

  • Simplified method for making rolled Al—Zn—Mg alloy products, and resulting products
    Patent number: 7780802
    Abstract: A process for making Al—Zn—Mg alloy products, and products formed according to such processes are disclosed. The present invention provides a product having an improved compromise between mechanical characteristics and corrosion strength.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: Alcan Rhenalu
    Inventors: Ronan Dif, Jean-Christophe Ehrstrom, Bernard Grange, Vincent Hochenedel, Hervé Ribes
  • Simplified method for making rolled al-zn-mg alloy products, and resulting products
    Publication number: 20060016523
    Abstract: A process for making Al—Zn—Mg alloy products, and products formed according to such processes are disclosed. The present invention provides a product having an improved compromise between mechanical characteristics and corrosion strength.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2003
    Publication date: January 26, 2006
    Inventors: Ronan Dif, Jean-Christophe Ehrstrom, Bernard Grange, Vincent Hochenedel, Herve Ribes
  • Process for improving the planeness of a metal sheet
    Patent number: 6216521
    Abstract: Process for improving planeness of a metal sheet, in which the sheet is stretched between two jaws for a period of time, applying a controlled permanent elongation of greater than 0.5%. Transverse pressure is applied on at least one face of the sheet during at least part of the period time during which stretching is applied with at least one longitudinally movable roll, or with a metal bar clamped to an opposite face of the sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2001
    Assignee: Pechiney Rhenalu
    Inventors: Fabrice Heymes, Michel Garbil, Vincent Hochenedel