This inventor holds 8 USPTO granted patents, plus 1 CIPO patent and 3 EPO patents. Top assignees: Public Stock Company, “Vsmpo-Avisma Corporation”, Vsmpo-Avisma Corporation, The Boeing Company. Active years: 2003-2016.
Location History:
- Verkhnyaya Salda, Sverdloyskaya obl. 624600, RU (2003)
- Sverdlovskoy obl., RU (2004)
- Sverdlovskoy, RU (2008)
- Verkhnaya Salda, RU (2010 - 2014)
- Verknaya Salda/Sverdlovskaya obl., RU (2016)
- Verkhnaya Salda/Sverdlovskaya obl., RU (2016)
Company Filing History:
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Years Active: 2003-2016
Title: Igor Vasilievich Levin: Innovator in Titanium Alloys
Introduction
Igor Vasilievich Levin is a prominent inventor based in Verkhnaya Salda, Sverdlovskaya Oblast, Russia. He has made significant contributions to the field of materials science, particularly in the development of titanium alloys. With a total of eight patents to his name, Levin's work focuses on enhancing the properties and manufacturing processes of titanium materials.
Latest Patents
One of Levin's latest patents is for a secondary titanium alloy and the art of its manufacture. This invention pertains to the production of α-, near α-, and α+β-titanium alloys from secondary raw materials. These alloys are primarily utilized in the manufacture of sheet materials, structural parts, and structural armor for both defense and civil sectors. The alloy is characterized by a specific chemical composition, including aluminum, vanadium, molybdenum, chromium, iron, nickel, zirconium, silicon, oxygen, carbon, nitrogen, and titanium. The formulation of the blend is based on the required tensile strength, addressing the challenge of utilizing a wide range of titanium wastes to create a finished product with desired processing and structural behavior.
Another significant patent by Levin is a method for the manufacture of wrought articles of near-beta titanium alloys. This invention involves nonferrous thermomechanical treatment of titanium alloys, which can be applied in the aerospace industry for manufacturing structural parts and components. The method includes multiple heating operations, hot working, and cooling processes, resulting in near-net shape forgings with stable properties. These forgings can achieve thicknesses of 100 mm and lengths over 6 m, with guaranteed mechanical properties, including ultimate tensile strength exceeding 1200 MPa.
Career Highlights
Throughout his career, Igor Levin has worked with notable companies, including Public Stock Company Vsmpo-Avisma Corporation. His expertise in titanium alloys has positioned him as a key figure in the advancement of materials used in high-performance applications.
Collaborations
Levin has collaborated with esteemed colleagues such as Vladislav Valentinovich Tetyukhin and Jury Ivanovich Zakharov. Their combined efforts have contributed to the innovative developments in titanium alloy technologies.
Conclusion
Igor Vasilievich Levin's contributions to the field of titanium alloys have significantly impacted various industries, particularly aerospace and defense. His innovative patents and collaborative