Patents by Inventor Susan M. Abkowitz
Susan M. Abkowitz 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).
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Patent number: 10174407Abstract: A titanium alloy comprising an elevated level of oxygen is disclosed. The alloy may have 5.5 to 6.75 weight percent of aluminum, 3.5 to 4.5 weight percent of vanadium, 0.21 to 0.30 weight percent of oxygen, and up to 0.40% of weight percent of iron. The alloy may also have a minimum ultimate tensile strength of 130,000 psi, a minimum tensile yield strength of 120,000 psi, and a minimum ductility of 10% elongation. Also disclosed is a method for manufacturing components having the aforementioned alloy.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2013Date of Patent: January 8, 2019Assignee: Arconic Inc.Inventors: Stanley Abkowitz, Susan M. Abkowitz, Patrick Connors, David Main, Harvey Fisher
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Publication number: 20140373680Abstract: The present disclosure is related to homogeneous alloys comprising titanium and 9% to less than 20% by weight of tungsten, wherein the alloy has a yield strength of at least 120,000 psi and ductility of least 20% elongation; and with further alloying an ultimate tensile strength of at least 200,000 psi and useful ductility of at least 2% elongation; and with the addition of ceramic particulate reinforcements can exhibit an ultimate tensile strength of at least 180,000 psi. Products and metal matrix composites comprising such homogeneous alloys are also disclosed. The metal matrix composites further comprise a discontinuous reinforcement chosen from TiC, TiB2, or TiB, particles or combinations of such particles. Method of making such alloys and composites as well as products made from such alloys and composites are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2014Publication date: December 25, 2014Applicant: Dynamet Technology, Inc.Inventors: Stanley Abkowitz, Susan M. Abkowitz, Harvey Fisher, Patricia J. Schwartz
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Publication number: 20140377119Abstract: A titanium alloy comprising an elevated level of oxygen is disclosed. The alloy may have 5.5 to 6.75 weight percent of aluminum, 3.5 to 4.5 weight percent of vanadium, 0.21 to 0.30 weight percent of oxygen, and up to 0.40% of weight percent of iron. The alloy may also have a minimum ultimate tensile strength of 130,000 psi, a minimum tensile yield strength of 120,000 psi, and a minimum ductility of 10% elongation. Also disclosed is a method for manufacturing components having the aforementioned alloy.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2013Publication date: December 25, 2014Inventors: Stanley Abkowitz, Susan M. Abkowitz, Patrick Connors, David Main, Harvey Fisher
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Patent number: 8741077Abstract: Titanium-tungsten alloys are described comprising tungsten ranging from about 9% to about 20% by weight, and titanium ranging from about 91% to about 80% by weight, exhibiting a yield strength of at least 120,000 psi, and a ductility of at least 20% elongation. Methods of making the alloy, and products made with the alloys are also disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2011Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: Dynamet Technology, Inc.Inventors: Stanley Abkowitz, Susan M. Abkowitz, Harvey Fisher, Patricia J. Schwartz
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Publication number: 20140079583Abstract: Disclosed herein are titanium-tungsten alloys and composites wherein the tungsten comprises 0.5% to 40% by weight of the alloy. Also disclosed is a method of making such alloys and composites using powders of tungsten less then 3 ?m in size, such as 1 ?m or less. Also disclosed is a method of making the titanium alloy by powder metallurgy, and products made from such alloys or billets that may be cast, forged, or extruded. These methods of production can be used to make titanium alloys comprising other slow-diffusing beta stabilizers, such as but not limited to V, Nb, Mo, and Ta.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2013Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: Dynamet Technology, Inc.Inventors: Stanley Abkowitz, Susan M. Abkowitz, Harvey Fisher, Patricia J. Schwartz
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Patent number: 8043404Abstract: Disclosed herein are extruded titanium metal matrix composites with enhanced ductility. Also disclosed is the extrusion at high extrusion ratio of titanium metal matrix composites produced by powder metal processes. The ductility and machinability of these titanium metal matrix composites extruded at high extrusion ratios combined with their wear resistance and excellent imaging characteristics makes these high extrusion ratio extruded titanium metal matrix composites useful as biological implants, including prosthetic devices. Also disclosed are articles such as orthopedic implants for knee, hip, spine or other biomedical devices, with enhanced properties, made from the disclosed extruded material.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2006Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Assignee: Dynamet Technology, Inc.Inventors: Stanley Abkowitz, Susan M. Abkowitz, Harvey Fisher, Patricia J. Schwartz
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Publication number: 20110233057Abstract: The present disclosure is related to homogeneous alloys comprising titanium and 9% to less than 20% by weight of tungsten, wherein the alloy has a yield strength of at least 120,000 psi and ductility of least 20% elongation; and with further alloying an ultimate tensile strength of at least 200,000 psi and useful ductility of at least 2% elongation; and with the addition of ceramic particulate reinforcements can exhibit an ultimate tensile strength of at least 180,000 psi. Products and metal matrix composites comprising such homogeneous alloys are also disclosed. The metal matrix composites further comprise a discontinuous reinforcement chosen from TiC, TiB2, or TiB, particles or combinations of such particles. Method of making such alloys and composites as well as products made from such alloys and composites are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2011Publication date: September 29, 2011Inventors: Stanley Abkowitz, Susan M. Abkowitz, Harvey Fisher, Patricia J. Schwartz
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Publication number: 20090088845Abstract: The present disclosure relates to alloys of titanium, tantalum, and oxygen that include from greater than 0 to about 60 weight % tantalum, from greater than or equal to about 0.10 weight % oxygen, and the balance titanium and other impurities. Also disclosed are methods of making such alloys. In addition, articles of manufacture including such alloys, such as biomedical implants, are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2008Publication date: April 2, 2009Inventors: Stanley Abkowitz, Susan M. Abkowitz, Harvey Fisher
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Publication number: 20040105999Abstract: A composite article and a method for making it are described. A clad structure composed of Zr and Ti is produced by cladding zirconium to a titanium surface. The surface can be either commercially pure titanium or a titanium alloy, such as Ti-6Al-4V, and may be manufactured by powder metallurgy techniques into barstock material or a shaped perform, which may be subsequently forged, extruded, or rolled.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2003Publication date: June 3, 2004Inventors: Stanley Abkowitz, Susan M. Abkowitz
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Patent number: 6635098Abstract: A low cost titanium, titanium alloy material, or Ti matrix composite comprising clean and divided titanium turnings that are blended with titanium, titanium alloy powder, and/or ceramic powder and consolidated is provided. A method of making the material is also provided. The low cost material is formed into preshapes, such as a billet, which is subsequently used as feedstock for extrusion, forging, casting, or rolling.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2002Date of Patent: October 21, 2003Assignee: Dynamet Technology, Inc.Inventors: Stanley Abkowitz, Susan M. Abkowitz, Harold L. Heussi, Kevin M. McCarthy
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Patent number: 6620523Abstract: An ice skate blade is provided which has improved fracture toughness, strength, corrosion resistance, and wear resistance, while at the same time being lighter weight than other materials of manufacture.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2001Date of Patent: September 16, 2003Assignee: Dynamet TechnologyInventors: Stanley Abkowitz, Susan M. Abkowitz, Harold L. Heussi, Paul F. Weihrauch
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Publication number: 20020119068Abstract: A low cost titanium, titanium alloy material, or Ti matrix composite comprising clean and divided titanium turnings that are blended with titanium, titanium alloy powder, and/or ceramic powder and consolidated is provided. A method of making the material is also provided. The low cost material is formed into preshapes, such as a billet, which is subsequently used as feedstock for extrusion, forging, casting, or rolling.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2002Publication date: August 29, 2002Inventors: Stanley Abkowitz, Susan M. Abkowitz, Harold L. Heussi, Kevin M. McCarthy
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Publication number: 20020039659Abstract: An ice skate blade is provided which has improved fracture toughness, strength, corrosion resistance, and wear resistance, while at the same time being lighter weight than other materials of manufacture.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2001Publication date: April 4, 2002Applicant: Dynamet TechnologyInventors: Stanley Abkowitz, Susan M. Abkowitz, Harold L. Heussi, Paul F. Weihrauch
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Publication number: 20020000269Abstract: A method has been developed to produce an attractive surface on titanium or titanium alloys. The material involves repeated thermal treatment in vacuum above the beta transformation temperature followed by cooling below this transformation temperature. This treatment produces an attractive large grained, speckled surface. The method can be applied to titanium sheet for construction purposes or to titanium or titanium alloy components in art, architecture, components for automotive trim and casing for cellular phones or computers.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2001Publication date: January 3, 2002Applicant: Dynamet Technology, Inc.Inventors: Stanley Abkowitz, Harold L. Heussi, Susan M. Abkowitz
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Patent number: 6318738Abstract: An ice skate blade is provided which has improved fracture toughness, strength, corrosion resistance, and wear resistance, while at the same time being lighter weight than other materials of manufacture.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 1996Date of Patent: November 20, 2001Assignee: Dynamet TechnologyInventors: Stanley Abkowitz, Susan M. Abkowitz, Harold L. Heussi, Paul F. Weihrauch
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Patent number: 6143429Abstract: A light weight softball bat having a hitting surface made of a titanium material is provided. The bat according to the invention has improved strength and durability, and a lively hitting surface.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 1996Date of Patent: November 7, 2000Assignee: Dynamet Technology, Inc.Inventors: Stanley Abkowitz, Susan M. Abkowitz, Miles A. Abkowitz, Harold L. Heussi, Paul F. Weihrauch
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Patent number: 5897830Abstract: A consumable billet for melting and casting a metal matrix composite component is made of a consolidated powder metal matrix composite having a titanium or titanium alloy matrix reinforced with particles. The preferred billet is a blended and sintered powder metal composite billet incorporating titanium carbide or titanium boride into a Ti--6Al--4V alloy.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 1996Date of Patent: April 27, 1999Assignee: Dynamet TechnologyInventors: Stanley Abkowitz, Susan M. Abkowitz, Paul F. Weihrauch, Harold L. Heussi, Walter Zimmer
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Patent number: 5102451Abstract: A titanium-based microcomposite material includes first and second constituents. The first constituent is titanium or a titanium-based alloy. The second constituent is about 1% to about 50% by volume titanium aluminide. The microstructure of the microcomposite material includes smaller portions of titanium aluminide uniformly distributed among larger portions of titanium or a titanium-based alloy. The microcomposite material has improved elevated temperature properties and an increased strength-to-weight ratio.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 1990Date of Patent: April 7, 1992Assignee: Dynamet Technology, Inc.Inventors: Stanley Abkowitz, Harold L. Heussi, Susan M. Abkowitz