Allentown, PA, United States of America

Neal S Berke

This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent, plus 2 CIPO patents. Top assignee: Bethlehem Steel Corporation. Active years: 1983.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Neal S Berke. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/neal-s-berke

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile


% Patents Active = 100.0


Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.0

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 38(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:


Years Active: 1983

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1 patent (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Neal S. Berke: Innovator in Ferrous Coating Technology

Introduction

Neal S. Berke is a notable inventor based in Allentown, PA (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of materials science, particularly in the development of coated ferrous products. His innovative work focuses on enhancing the properties of ferrous articles through advanced alloy coatings.

Latest Patents

Neal S. Berke holds a patent for a "Ferrous product having an alloy coating thereon of Al-Zn-Mg-Si Alloy." This invention presents a coated ferrous article that boasts improved overall corrosion resistance and an aesthetically pleasing appearance. The design features a ferrous substrate with a ductile, adherent, corrosion-resistant alloy coating that is metallurgically bonded to the substrate. The alloy coating includes a thin intermetallic alloy layer between the substrate and the alloy overlay, which consists of magnesium (3% to 20%), silicon (3% to 15%), and the balance being aluminum and zinc. The metallurgical structure of the overlay is a mixture of aluminum-rich dendrites, zinc-rich interdendritic regions, and intermetallic phases of zinc, aluminum, magnesium, and silicon. This innovative article can be produced by hot dip coating a ferrous substrate in a molten metal bath of the specified composition. Neal S. Berke has 1 patent to his name.

Career Highlights

Neal S. Berke has had a distinguished career, primarily associated with Bethlehem Steel Corporation. His work has significantly impacted the manufacturing processes and quality of ferrous products, leading to advancements in corrosion resistance and overall durability.

Collaborations

Neal has collaborated with various professionals in his field, including his coworker Herbert E. Townsend. Their joint efforts have contributed to the development of innovative solutions in materials science.

Conclusion

Neal S. Berke's contributions to the field of ferrous coating technology exemplify the importance of innovation in enhancing material properties. His patent reflects a commitment to improving industrial applications and advancing the science of coatings.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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