Kellen M Finn

US Patent:

20090162544, Jun 25, 2009

Filed:

Dec 20, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/961560

Inventors:

Carl E. Garesche - Kent OH, US
Kellen M. Finn - Broadview Heights OH, US
Joseph Hrabusa - Barberton OH, US

International Classification:

B05D 1/36
B05D 3/00

US Classification:

427202, 4273722, 427299, 427327

Abstract:

A method for surface coating products, especially vehicle wheels, to improve the durability of their aesthetics and structural integrity via increased resistance to impact, abrasion, soil (e.g., brake dust), corrosion and fatigue stresses. The method comprises applying a uniform clear coating layer to the surface of the substrate, and then applying a preceramic resin film to the coated substrate, where the preceramic resin film is uniformly applied and cured onto the coated substrate so as to result in a ceramic shell of about 3 microns to about 12 microns in thickness over the coated substrate. In another embodiment, the method for the surface coating of an aluminum alloy substrate comprises applying a uniform clear coating layer to the surface of the aluminum alloy substrate and then applying a preceramic resin film to the coated aluminum alloy substrate, where the preceramic resin film is uniformly applied and cured onto the coated aluminum alloy substrate so as to result in a ceramic shell of about 3 microns to about 12 microns in thickness over the coated aluminum alloy substrate.

US Patent:

45565350, Dec 3, 1985

Filed:

Jul 23, 1984

Appl. No.:

6/633616

Inventors:

Kenneth A. Bowman - Apollo PA
John E. Jacoby - Murrysville PA
Kellen M. Finn - Delmont PA

Assignee:

Aluminum Company of America - Pittsburgh PA

International Classification:

C22C 2100

US Classification:

420580

Abstract:

A continuous process for forming aluminum-lithium alloys is disclosed which comprises continuously monitoring the ingot casting rate and continuously adding a measured and controlled amount of molten lithium beneath the surface of a molten aluminum stream as it flows toward an ingot casting station. The amount of molten lithium to be added is based on the ingot casting rate, the ingot size and the lithium content of the alloy being cast.

US Patent:

20230049870, Feb 16, 2023

Filed:

Sep 21, 2020

Appl. No.:

17/758117

Inventors:

- Pittsburgh PA, US
Gabriele F. CICCOLA - Hudson OH, US
Spencer WALLACE - Broadview Heights OH, US
Kellen M. FINN - Broadview Heights OH, US

International Classification:

B60B 21/02
B60B 21/10
B60B 7/06
B60B 7/02

Abstract:

Vehicle wheels and methods of making vehicle wheels are provided. A vehicle wheel comprises a generally annular first region, a second region, and a flange extension. The first region comprises an inner surface and an outer surface comprising a tire bead seat. The second region extends radially inwardly from the first region. The second region is configured to mount to a vehicle axle. The flange extension extends from the first region in a direction away from the second region. The flange extension comprises a first extension end integral with the first region, a second extension end, and an elongate portion intermediate the first extension end and the second extension end. The elongate portion comprising a first portion with a thickness less than a thickness of the second extension end.