Patents by Inventor Oscar Abarca

Oscar Abarca has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 10287663
    Abstract: The disclosure is directed to Ni—P—Si alloys bearing Mn and optionally Cr, Mo, Nb, and Ta that are capable of forming a metallic glass, and more particularly demonstrate critical rod diameters for glass formation greater than 1 mm and as large as 5 mm or larger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignees: Glassimetal Technology, Inc., Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Jong Hyun Na, Danielle Duggins, Oscar Abarca, Maximilien Launey, Marios D. Demetriou, William L. Johnson
  • Patent number: 10036087
    Abstract: The disclosure provides Pt—Cu—P glass-forming alloys bearing at least one of B, Ag, and Au, where each of B, Ag, and Au can contribute to improve the glass forming ability of the alloy in relation to the alloy that is free of these elements. The alloys are capable of forming metallic glass rods with diameters in excess of 3 mm, and in some embodiments 50 mm or larger. The alloys and metallic glasses can satisfy platinum jewelry hallmarks PT750, PT800, PT850, and PT900.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignees: Glassimetal Technology, Inc., Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Jong Hyun Na, Marios D. Demetriou, Oscar Abarca, Maximilien Launey, William L. Johnson, Glenn Garrett, Danielle Duggins, Chase Crewdson, Kyung-Hee Han
  • Patent number: 10000834
    Abstract: Ni—Cr—Nb—P—B alloys and metallic glasses are provided, where Nb and B are varied such as to achieve alloys with good glass forming ability that form metallic glasses which may exhibit unexpectedly high strength and/or high thermal stability of the supercooled liquid. Specifically, the alloys of the current disclosure are capable of forming metallic glasses and have critical rod diameters of at least 3 mm, while the metallic glasses exhibit yield strength greater than 2550 MPa and stability of the supercooled liquid of at least 45° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignees: Glassimetal Technology, Inc., Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Jong Hyun Na, Maximilien Launey, Danielle Duggins, Oscar Abarca, Marios D. Demetriou, William L. Johnson
  • Patent number: 9957596
    Abstract: Ni—Fe, Ni—Co, and Ni—Cu-based bulk metallic glass forming alloys are provided. The alloys have critical rod diameters of at least 1 mm and in some instances at least 11 mm. The alloys have composition according to Ni(100-a-b-c-d-e)XaCrbNbcPdBe, wherein X is at least one of Fe, Co, and Cu, the atomic percent X (Fe and/or Co and/or Cu) ranges from 0.5 to 30, the atomic percent of Cr ranges from 2 to 15, the atomic percent of Nb ranges from 1 to 5, the atomic percent of P ranges from 14 to 19, the atomic percent of B ranges from 1 to 5, and the balance is Ni.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignees: Glassimetal Technology, Inc., Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Jong Hyun Na, Chase Crewdson, Oscar Abarca, Danielle Duggins, Maximilien Launey, Marios D. Demetriou, William L. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20170152587
    Abstract: Ni—Co—Cr—Ta—P—B alloys and metallic glasses with controlled ranges are provided. The alloys demonstrate a combination of good glass forming ability, high toughness, and high stability of the supercooled liquid. The disclosed alloys are capable of forming metallic glass rods of diameters at least 3 mm and up to about 8 mm or greater. Certain alloys with good glass forming ability also have high notch toughness approaching 100 MPa m1/2, and stability of the supercooled liquid approaching 60° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2014
    Publication date: June 1, 2017
    Inventors: Jong Hyun Na, Oscar Abarca, Chase Crewdson, Maximilien Launey, Marios D. Demetriou, William L. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20160090644
    Abstract: Ni—Co—Cr—Ta—P—B alloys and metallic glasses with controlled ranges are provided. The alloys demonstrate a combination of good glass forming ability, high toughness, and high stability of the supercooled liquid. The disclosed alloys are capable of forming metallic glass rods of diameters at least 3 mm and up to about 8 mm or greater. Certain alloys with good glass forming ability also have high notch toughness approaching 100 MPa m1/2, and stability of the supercooled liquid approaching 60° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2014
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Inventors: Jong Hyun Na, Oscar Abarca, Chase Crewdson, Maximilien Launey, Marios D. Demetriou, William L. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20160047023
    Abstract: The disclosure is directed to Ni—P—Si alloys bearing Mn and optionally Cr, Mo, Nb, and Ta that are capable of forming a metallic glass, and more particularly demonstrate critical rod diameters for glass formation greater than 1 mm and as large as 5 mm or larger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2015
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Inventors: Jong Hyun Na, Danielle Duggins, Oscar Abarca, Maximilien Launey, Marios D. Demetriou, William L. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20150267286
    Abstract: The disclosure provides Pt—Cu—P glass-forming alloys bearing at least one of B, Ag, and Au, where each of B, Ag, and Au can contribute to improve the glass forming ability of the alloy in relation to the alloy that is free of these elements. The alloys are capable of forming metallic glass rods with diameters in excess of 3 mm, and in some embodiments 50 mm or larger. The alloys and metallic glasses can satisfy platinum jewelry hallmarks PT750, PT800, PT850, and PT900.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2015
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Inventors: Jong Hyun Na, Marios D. Demetriou, Oscar Abarca, Maximilien Launey, William L. Johnson, Glenn Garrett, Danielle Duggins, Chase Crewdson, Kyung-Hee Han
  • Publication number: 20150240336
    Abstract: Ni—Cr—Nb—P—B alloys and metallic glasses are provided, where Nb and B are varied such as to achieve alloys with good glass forming ability that form metallic glasses which may exhibit unexpectedly high strength and/or high thermal stability of the supercooled liquid. Specifically, the alloys of the current disclosure are capable of forming metallic glasses and have critical rod diameters of at least 3 mm, while the metallic glasses exhibit yield strength greater than 2550 MPa and stability of the supercooled liquid of at least 45° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2014
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Inventors: Jong Hyun Na, Maximilien Launey, Danielle Duggins, Oscar Abarca, Marios D. Demetriou, William L. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20150176111
    Abstract: Ni—Fe, Ni—Co, and Ni—Cu-based bulk metallic glass forming alloys are provided. The alloys have critical rod diameters of at least 1 mm and in some instances at least 11 mm. The alloys have composition according to Ni(100-a-b-c-d-e)XaCrbNbcPdBe, wherein X is at least one of Fe, Co, and Cu, the atomic percent X (Fe and/or Co and/or Cu) ranges from 0.5 to 30, the atomic percent of Cr ranges from 2 to 15, the atomic percent of Nb ranges from 1 to 5, the atomic percent of P ranges from 14 to 19, the atomic percent of B ranges from 1 to 5, and the balance is Ni.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2014
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Inventors: Jong Hyun Na, Chase Crewdson, Oscar Abarca, Danielle Duggins, Maximilien Launey, Marios D. Demetriou, William L. Johnson