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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8028812 | Brake rotors for vehicles Diffusion bonded brake rotor and hub formed by powder metallurgy including metals such as titanium powder. ... | 10/04/2011 |
| 7989739 | Electric heater assembly An electric heater assembly suitable for use with molten metals, the heater employing improved heat transfer media. ... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7985371 | Titanium connecting rod A method for forming a remateable cracked titanium powder base alloy connecting rod using a titanium alloy powder processed to produce a connecting rod. ... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7806243 | Vehicular brake rotors Vehicular brake rotor formed by powder metallurgy including metals such as titanium powder. ... | 10/05/2010 |
| 7360676 | Welded aluminum alloy structure A method of welding age-hardenable aluminum alloys to improve strength properties in the heat affected zone and the weld zone, the method comprising the steps of providing precipitation hardenable aluminum alloy members to be welded and subjecting said members to a ... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7329068 | Grid locked stiffened panels with interlocking features Panel for aircraft landing strip. ... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7214281 | Aluminum-zinc-magnesium-copper alloy extrusion An aluminum alloy extrusion product having improved strength and fracture toughness, the aluminum base alloy comprised of 1.95 to 2.5 wt. % Cu, 1.9 to 2.5 wt. % Mg, 8.2 to 10 wt. % Zn, 0.05 to 0.25 wt. % Zr, max. 0.15 wt. % Si, max. 0.15 wt. % Fe, max. 0.1 wt. % Mn,... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7077945 | Cu—Ni—Fe anode for use in aluminum producing electrolytic cell A method of producing aluminum in an electrolytic cell containing alumina dissolved in an electrolyte, the method comprising the steps of providing a molten salt electrolyte at a temperature of less than 900° C. having alumina dissolved therein in an electrolytic c... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7033538 | Heated trough for molten aluminum A method of heating molten aluminum flowing in a heated trough member comprising the steps of providing a source of molten aluminum and providing a rough member comprised of a first side and a second side, the first and the second sides having outside surfaces, the ... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7011133 | Molten aluminum filtration A filter material for molten aluminum, the material subsequently dissolvable in molten aluminum to recover aluminum captured therein. ... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6993868 | Adjustable tree stand An adjustable tree stand for holding a tree trunk to position a tree in a substantially vertical position, the tree stand comprised of a generally cylindrical-shaped base member having a top end and a bottom end, the bottom end adapted to be supported by a floor, a ... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6959476 | Aluminum automotive drive shaft A method for producing aluminum drive shafts from molten aluminum alloy using a continuous caster to cast the alloy into a slab. The method comprises providing a molten aluminum alloy consisting essentially of 0.2 to 0.8 wt. % Si, 0.05 to 0.4 wt. % Cu, 0.45 to 1.2 w... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6872924 | Electric heater assembly An electric assembly using powdered media for generating heat. ... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6866768 | Electrolytic cell for production of aluminum from alumina Electrolysis of alumina dissolved in a molten salt electrolyte employing inert anode and cathodes, the anode having a box shape with slots for the cathodes. ... | 03/15/2005 |
| 6850551 | Electric heater for molten aluminum An electric heater assembly suitable for heating molten metal, the electric heater assembly having a sleeve comprised of a closed end suitable for immersing in the molten metal. The sleeve is fabricated from a composite material comprised of titanium alloy and havin... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6837982 | Maintaining molten salt electrolyte concentration in aluminum-producing electrolytic cell A method of maintaining molten salt concentration in a low temperature electrolytic cell used for production of aluminum from alumina dissolved in a molten salt electrolyte contained in a cell free of frozen crust wherein volatile material is vented from the cell an... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6814861 | Ultrafiltration and microfiltration module and system A method and apparatus of purifying feedwater to remove impurities including suspended solids therefrom, the method suitable for using in-line water pressure to permeate water through hollow fiber membranes and to backflush the membranes to remove solids collected o... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6811676 | Electrolytic cell for production of aluminum from alumina An electrolytic cell for producing aluminum from alumina having a reservoir for collecting molten aluminum remote from the electrolysis. ... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6800191 | Electrolytic cell for producing aluminum employing planar anodes A method of producing aluminum in an electrolytic cell containing alumina dissolved in an electrolyte, the method comprising providing a molten salt electrolyte having alumina dissolved therein in an electrolytic cell. A plurality of anodes and cathodes having plana... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6789602 | Process for producing aluminum sheet product having controlled recrystallization A process for producing aluminum sheet product having a controlled grain structure and texture using a continuous caster to cast molten aluminum into a slab comprising the steps of providing a source of molten aluminum and continuously casting the molten aluminum in... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6764559 | Aluminum automotive frame members Disclosed is a method for producing aluminum vehicular frame members such as frame members from molten aluminum alloy using a continuous caster to cast the alloy into a slab. The method comprises providing a molten aluminum alloy consisting essentially of 2.7 to 3.6... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6723222 | Cu-Ni-Fe anodes having improved microstructure A method of producing aluminum in a low temperature electrolytic cell containing alumina dissolved in an electrolyte. The method comprises the steps of providing a molten electrolyte having alumina dissolved therein in an electrolytic cell containing the electrolyte... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6719890 | Cathode for a hall-heroult type electrolytic cell for producing aluminum A method of producing aluminum from alumina in an electrolytic cell including using a cathode comprised of a base material having low electrical conductivity and wettable with molten aluminum to form a reaction layer having a high electrical conductivity on said bas... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6719889 | Cathode for aluminum producing electrolytic cell A method of producing aluminum in an electrolytic cell comprising the steps of providing an anode in a cell, preferably a non-reactive anode, and also providing a cathode in the cell, the cathode comprised of a base material having low electrical conductivity reacti... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6719859 | High strength aluminum base alloy An improved Si—Cu—Mg—Al base alloy suitable for forming in the semi-solid condition into members such as vehicular members having improved properties. ... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6708957 | Moving aerator for immersed membranes One or more aerators move below an area of an assembly of immersed filtering membranes to be aerated. The movement can take various forms including the sweep of a pendulum. Positions in the assembly of membranes may be alternately aerated for a period of time and th... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6692631 | Carbon containing Cu-Ni-Fe anodes for electrolysis of alumina A method of producing aluminum in a low temperature electrolytic cell containing alumina dissolved in an electrolyte. The method comprises the steps of providing a molten electrolyte having alumina dissolved therein in an electrolytic cell containing the ... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6680023 | Crucible for molten aluminum A container for molten metal which uses heat of solidification for heating the molten metal.... | 01/20/2004 |
| 6656356 | Aerated immersed membrane system An element of immersed, suction driven, filtering membranes has a plurality of hollow fiber membranes suspended between upper and lower headers. The lower header is movable between a first position in which the fibers are substantially elongated and secon... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6645321 | Method for grain refinement of high strength aluminum casting alloys A method of casting an aluminum base alloy to provide a cast product having improved hot crack resistance in the as-cast condition, the method comprising providing a melt of an aluminum base alloy comprised of 2.0 to less than 3.5 wt. % Zn, 2.5 to less th... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6645270 | Method of heating a crucible for molten aluminum A method of heating molten aluminum in a container utilizing gas stirring means.... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6616843 | Submerged membrane bioreactor for treatment of nitrogen containing water A single tank submerged membrane bioreactor for treating feed water having unacceptable levels of ammonia or total nitrogen has both a membrane scouring bubble supply and an oxygenating bubble supply. The membrane scouring bubble supply continuously provi... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6616829 | Carbonaceous cathode with enhanced wettability for aluminum production A method of preparing carbonaceous blocks or bodies for use in a cathode in an electrolytic cell for producing aluminum wherein the cell contains an electrolyte and has molten aluminum contacting the cathode, the cathode having improved wettability with m... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6613118 | Method of heating molten aluminum in a crucible A container for molten metal which uses heat of solidification for heating the molten metal and method of heating body of molten aluminum.... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6589426 | Ultrafiltration and microfiltration module and system A method and apparatus of purifying feedwater to remove impurities including suspended solids therefrom, the method suitable for using in-line water pressure to permeate water through hollow fiber membranes and to backflush the membranes to remove solids ... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6585928 | Dispensing system for molten aluminum and method A method of dispensing or pouring molten metal, e.g., aluminum, from a container or vessel, the flow rate controlled to minimize splashing of the molten aluminum exiting the container, the method comprising the steps of providing a container for containin... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6558525 | Anode for use in aluminum producing electrolytic cell A method of producing aluminum in an electrolytic cell containing alumina dissolved in an electrolyte, the method comprising the steps of providing a molten salt electrolyte at a temperature of less than 900° C. having alumina dissolved therein in an ele... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6521015 | Method and apparatus for treating molten aluminum using improved filter media A method for filtering molten aluminum containing suspended particles using an improved filtration media, the method comprising the steps of providing a source of molten aluminum and providing media having a coating thereon, the coating having a softening... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6508977 | Reinforced refractory shaft design for fluxing molten metal A shaft for use with molten aluminum using an impeller mounted on the shaft comprising a protective refractory sleeve resistant to attack by molten aluminum, the protective sleeve employing a reinforcing media and mounted on the shaft to extend above and ... | 01/21/2003 |
| 6497807 | Electrolyte treatment for aluminum reduction A method of treating an electrolyte for use in the electrolytic reduction of alumina to aluminum employing an anode and a cathode, the alumina dissolved in the electrolyte, the treating improving wetting of the cathode with molten aluminum during electrol... | 12/24/2002 |
