公开(公告)号：CA2384700A1

公开(公告)日：2001-04-12

申请号：CA2384700

申请日：2000-06-28

Applicant: INTEGRAN TECHNOLOGIES INC

Inventor： PALUMBO GINO

IPC: C22C11/00 ,  C22C11/04 ,  C22C11/08 ,  C22F1/00 ,  C22F1/12 ,  H01M4/68 ,  H01M4/82

Abstract: Recrystallized lead and lead alloy positive electrodes for lead acid batteri es having an increased percentage of special grain boundaries in the microstructure, preferably to at least 50 %, which have been provided by a process comprising steps of working or straining the lead or lead alloy, and subsequently annealing the lead or lead alloy. Either a single cycle of working and annealing can be provided, or a plurality of such cycles can be provided. The amount of cold work or strain, the recrystallization time and temperature, and the number of repetitions of such steps are selected to ensure that a substantial increase in the population of special grain boundaries is provided in the microstructure, to improve resistance to creep , intergranular corrosion and intergranular cracking of the electrodes during battery service, and result in extended battery life and the opportunity to reduce the size and weight of the battery.

公开(公告)号：BRPI0910587A2

公开(公告)日：2015-09-22

申请号：BRPI0910587

申请日：2009-03-04

Applicant: INTEGRAN TECHNOLOGIES INC

Inventor： TOMANTSCHGER KLAUS

IPC: C25D5/00 ,  C25D17/00

公开(公告)号：CA2708186C

公开(公告)日：2013-01-08

申请号：CA2708186

申请日：2008-09-25

Applicant: INTEGRAN TECHNOLOGIES INC

Inventor： TOMANTSCHGER KLAUS ,  HIBBARD GLENN ,  PALUMBO GINO ,  BROOKS IAIN ,  MCCREA JOHNATHAN ,  SMITH FRED

IPC: C25D5/18 ,  A63B53/10 ,  C25D5/22 ,  C25D7/04 ,  C25D15/00

Abstract: Variable property deposit, at least partially of fine-grained metallic material, optionally containing solid particulates dispersed therein, is disclosed. The electrodeposition conditions in a single plating cell are suitably adjusted to once or repeatedly vary at least one property in the deposit direction. In one embodiment denoted multidimension grading, property variation along the length and/or width of the deposit is also provided. Variable property metallic material deposits containing at least in part a fine-grained microstructure and vari-able property in the deposit direction and optionally multidimensionally, provide superior overall mechanical properties compared to monolithic fine-grained (average grain size: >20 micron) or entirely amorphous metallic material deposits.

公开(公告)号：CA2674403C

公开(公告)日：2012-06-05

申请号：CA2674403

申请日：2008-12-18

Applicant: INTEGRAN TECHNOLOGIES INC

Inventor： AUST KARL ,  BROOKS IAIN ,  GONZALEZ FRANCISCO ,  LIN PETER ,  PALUMBO GINO ,  TOMANTSCHGER KLAUS ,  NAGARAJAN NANDAKUMAR

IPC: C25D5/50

Abstract: Polycrystalline materials are prepared by electrodeposition of a precursor material that is subsequently heat-treated to induce at least a threefold increase in the grain size of the material to yield a relatively high fraction of 'special' low .SIGMA. grain boundaries and a randomized crystallographic texture. The precursor metallic material has sufficient purity and a fine-grained microstructure (e.g., an average grain size of 4 nm to 5 µm). The resulting metallic material is suited to the fabrication of articles requiring high mechanical or physical isotropy and/or resistance to grain boundary-mediated deformation or degradation mechanisms.

公开(公告)号：MX2011012583A

公开(公告)日：2011-12-14

申请号：MX2011012583

申请日：2010-05-31

Applicant: INTEGRAN TECHNOLOGIES INC

Inventor： PALUMBO GINO ,  GONZALEZ FRANCISCO ,  TOMANTSCHGER KLAUS ,  MCCREA JONATHAN ,  ERB UWE ,  FACCHINI DIANA ,  NAGARAJAN NANDAKUMAR ,  VICTOR JARED J ,  UETZ MIKE

IPC: C25D3/12 ,  C25D7/00

Abstract: La presente invención se refiere a artículos o artículos autónomos recubiertos al menos parcialmente con materiales metálicos que llevan Co amorfos y/o de granos finos, substancialmente libres de porosidad, que contienen opcionalmente materiales particulados sólidos dispersados en los mismos. Las capas y/o parches metálicos electrodepositados que comprenden Co proporcionan, mejoran o restablecen la resistencia, el uso y/o la lubricidad de los substratos sin reducir el funcionamiento en condiciones de fatiga comparado con el substrato recubierto con Cr no recubierto o de espesor equivalente. Los recubrimientos metálicos amorfos y/o de granos finos que comprenden Co son particularmente adecuados para los artículos expuestos a ciclización térmica, fatiga y otras tensiones y/o en aplicaciones que requieren propiedades antimicrobianas e hidrofóbicas.

公开(公告)号：CA2763982A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-19

申请号：CA2763982

申请日：2010-05-28

Applicant: INTEGRAN TECHNOLOGIES INC

Inventor： EMRICH RICH ,  GONZALEZ FRANCISCO ,  KATUGAHA HERATH ,  KRATOCHWIL JOHN ,  MCCREA JONATHAN ,  PALUMBO GINO ,  PANAGIOTOPOULOS KONSTANTINOS ,  PASQUANTONIO MARY ,  TOMANTSCHGER KLAUS

IPC: C23C16/06

Abstract: Metal-coated polymer articles containing structural substantially porosity-free, fine-grained and/or amorphous metallic coatings/layers optionally containing solid particulates dispersed therein on polymer substrates, are disclosed. The substantially porosity-free metallic coatings/layers/patches are applied to polymer or polymer composite substrates to provide, enhance or restore vacuum/pressure integrity and fluid sealing functions. Due to the excellent adhesion between the metallic coating and the polymer article satisfactory thermal cycling performance is achieved. The invention can also be employed as a repair/refurbishment technique. The fine-grained and/or amorphous metallic coatings are particularly suited for strong and lightweight articles, precision molds, sporting goods, aerospace and automotive parts and other components exposed to thermal cycling and stress created by erosion and impact damage.

公开(公告)号：CA2677136A1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-24

申请号：CA2677136

申请日：2009-02-18

Applicant: INTEGRAN TECHNOLOGIES INC

Inventor： TOMANTSCHGER KLAUS ,  PALUMBO GINO ,  FACCHINI DIANA

IPC: A61L31/14 ,  A61L27/04 ,  A61L27/58 ,  A61L29/02 ,  A61L29/14 ,  A61L31/02

Abstract: In-vivo biodegradable medical implants, containing at least in part at least partially fine-grained metallic materials that are strong, tough, stiff and lightweight, are disclosed. The in-vivo biodegradable implants are used in a number of stent applications, for fracture fixation, sutures and the like. The in-vivo biodegradable medical implants enable the reduction of implant size and weight and consequently result in reducing the release of implant degradation products into the body.

公开(公告)号：CA2562988C

公开(公告)日：2008-09-02

申请号：CA2562988

申请日：2005-12-16

Applicant: INTEGRAN TECHNOLOGIES INC

Inventor： ERB UWE ,  PANAGIOTOPOULOS KONSTANTINOS ,  LIMOGES DAVE ,  JEONG DAEHYUN ,  PALUMBO GINO ,  MCCREA JONATHAN ,  TOMANTSCHGER KLAUS ,  BROOKS IAIN

IPC: B32B15/092 ,  A63B53/12 ,  B32B27/04 ,  B32B33/00 ,  C23C30/00

Abstract: Fine-grained (average grain size 1nm to 1,000nm) metallic coatings optionally containing solid particulates dispersed therein are disclosed. The fine- grained metallic materials are significantly harder and stronger than conventional coatings of the same chemical composition due to Hall-Petch strengthening and have low linear coefficients of thermal expansion (CTEs). The invention provides means for matching the CTE of the fine-grained metallic coating to the one of the substrate by adjusting the composition of the alloy and/or by varying the chemistry and volume fraction of particulates embedded in the coating. The fine-grained metallic coatings are particularly suited for strong and lightweight articles, precision molds, sporting goods, automotive parts and components exposed to thermal cycling. The low CTEs and the ability to match the CTEs of the fine-grained metallic coatings with the CTEs of the substrate minimize dimensional changes during thermal cycling and prevent premature failure.

公开(公告)号：AU2002321112B2

公开(公告)日：2008-07-03

申请号：AU2002321112

申请日：2002-06-25

Applicant: INTEGRAN TECHNOLOGIES INC

Inventor： ERB UWE ,  HIBBARD GLENN D ,  GONZALEZ FRANCISCO ,  TOMANTSCHGER KLAUS ,  BROOKS IAIN ,  PALUMBO GINO ,  MCCREA JONATHAN

IPC: C25D1/04 ,  C25D5/02 ,  C25D5/06 ,  C25D5/18 ,  C25D5/20 ,  C25D7/04 ,  C25D15/02 ,  C25D17/00 ,  C25D21/12

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for forming coatings or free-standing deposits of nanocrystalline metals, metal alloys or metal matrix composites. The process employs drum plating or selective plating processes involving pulse electrodeposition and a non-stationary anode or cathode. Novel nanocrystalline metal matrix composites and micro components are disclosed as well. Also described is a process for forming micro components with grain sizes below 1,000nm.

公开(公告)号：AT387522T

公开(公告)日：2008-03-15

申请号：AT02754753

申请日：2002-06-25

Applicant: INTEGRAN TECHNOLOGIES INC

Inventor： PALUMBO GINO ,  BROOKS IAIN ,  MCCREA JONATHAN ,  HIBBARD GLENN ,  GONZALEZ FRANCISCO ,  TOMANTSCHGER KLAUS ,  ERB UWE

IPC: C25D1/04 ,  C25D5/02 ,  C25D5/06 ,  C25D5/18 ,  C25D5/20 ,  C25D7/04 ,  C25D15/02 ,  C25D17/00 ,  C25D21/12

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for forming coatings or free-standing deposits of nanocrystalline metals, metal alloys or metal matrix composites. The process employs drum plating or selective plating processes involving pulse electrodeposition and a non-stationary anode or cathode. Novel nanocrystalline metal matrix composites and micro components are disclosed as well. Also described is a process for forming micro components with grain sizes below 1,000nm.