Patents Assigned to Xtalic Corporation
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Publication number: 20180163314Abstract: Coated articles and methods for applying coatings are described. In some cases, the coating can exhibit desirable properties and characteristics such as durability, corrosion resistance, and high conductivity. The articles may be coated, for example, using an electrodeposition process.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2017Publication date: June 14, 2018Applicant: Xtalic CorporationInventors: John Cahalen, Alan C. Lund, Christopher A. Schuh
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Publication number: 20180056630Abstract: Coated articles and methods for applying coatings are described. The article may include a base material and a coating comprising silver formed thereon. In some embodiments, the coating comprises a silver-based alloy, such as a silver-tungsten alloy. The coating may, in some instances, include at least two layers. For example, the coating may include a first layer comprising a silver-based alloy and a second layer comprising a precious metal. The coating can exhibit desirable properties and characteristics such as durability (e.g., wear), hardness, corrosion resistance, and high conductivity, which may be beneficial, for example, in electrical and/or electronic applications. In some cases, the coating may be applied using an electrodeposition process.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2017Publication date: March 1, 2018Applicant: Xtalic CorporationInventors: Nazila Dadvand, Christopher A. Schuh, Alan C. Lund, Jonathan C. Trenkle, John Cahalen
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Patent number: 9765438Abstract: Coated articles and methods for applying coatings are described. In some cases, the coating can exhibit desirable properties and characteristics such as durability, corrosion resistance, and high conductivity. The articles may be coated, for example, using an electrodeposition process.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2014Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: Xtalic CorporationInventors: John Cahalen, Alan C. Lund, Christopher A. Schuh
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Publication number: 20170253008Abstract: Articles including a multi-layer coating and methods for applying coatings are described herein. The article may include a substrate on which the multi-layer coating is formed. In some embodiments, the coating includes multiple metallic layers.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2017Publication date: September 7, 2017Applicant: Xtalic CorporationInventors: John Cahalen, Kathy Bui, Peteris Griffiths, Alan C. Lund, Samuel R. Cross, Anne L. Testoni
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Publication number: 20170253983Abstract: Articles including a nickel-free coating and methods for applying coatings are described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2017Publication date: September 7, 2017Applicant: Xtalic CorporationInventors: John Cahalen, Kathy Bui, Zheng Zhou, Alan C. Lund
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Patent number: 9752242Abstract: Leveling additives, their use in electrodeposition, and regeneration are described. In one embodiment, an electrodeposition bath may include a non-aqueous liquid and an optionally substituted aromatic hydrocarbon. The optionally substituted aromatic hydrocarbon may be protonated.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2014Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: Xtalic CorporationInventors: Joshua Garth Abbott, Evgeniya Freydina
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Patent number: 9694562Abstract: Coated articles and methods for applying coatings are described. The article may include a base material and a coating comprising silver formed thereon. In some embodiments, the coating comprises a silver-based alloy, such as a silver-tungsten alloy. The coating may, in some instances, include at least two layers. For example, the coating may include a first layer comprising a silver-based alloy and a second layer comprising a precious metal. The coating can exhibit desirable properties and characteristics such as durability (e.g., wear), hardness, corrosion resistance, and high conductivity, which may be beneficial, for example, in electrical and/or electronic applications. In some cases, the coating may be applied using an electrodeposition process.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2010Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: Xtalic CorporationInventors: Nazila Dadvand, Christopher A. Schuh, Alan C. Lund, Jonathan C. Trenkle, John Cahalen
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Patent number: 9631293Abstract: Electrodeposition baths, systems and methods are provided. In some embodiments, the baths, systems and methods are used to deposit metal alloy coatings.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2011Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: Xtalic CorporationInventors: Alan C. Lund, Nazila Dadvand, John Cahalen, Daniel J. Montville
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Publication number: 20170053723Abstract: Magnets including a coating and related methods are described herein. The coating may include an aluminum manganese alloy layer. The aluminum manganese alloy layer may be formed in an electroplating process.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2016Publication date: February 23, 2017Applicant: Xtalic CorporationInventors: Alan C. Lund, Robert Hilty, Lawrence Masur, Shiyun Ruan, Jason Reese
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Publication number: 20170016130Abstract: Electrodeposition methods and coated articles (e.g., electrical connectors) are described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Applicant: Xtalic CorporationInventors: Anne L. Testoni, Darci Silva, John Cahalen, Peteris Griffiths, Michael Peritz, Jonathan Brunell, Marina Kaufman, Susan C. Woods
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Publication number: 20170009360Abstract: Embodiments of electrodeposited current collectors and their methods of use and manufacturer described. For example, in one embodiment, an electrochemical power cell includes an anode including a first current collector and an anode active material deposited on the first current collector. The electrochemical power cell also includes a cathode including a second current collector and a cathode active material deposited on the second current collector. At least one of the first current collector and the second current collector is an electrodeposited aluminum foil. In another embodiment, a current collector includes a free standing foil made from electrodeposited aluminum.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2016Publication date: January 12, 2017Applicant: Xtalic CorporationInventors: Christopher A. Schuh, Alan C. Lund
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Publication number: 20160076161Abstract: Leveling additives, their use in electrodeposition, and regeneration are described. In one embodiment, an electrodeposition bath may include a non-aqueous liquid and an optionally substituted aromatic hydrocarbon. The optionally substituted aromatic hydrocarbon may be protonated.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2014Publication date: March 17, 2016Applicant: Xtalic CorporationInventors: Joshua Garth Abbott, Evgeniya Freydina
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Patent number: 9074294Abstract: Coated articles and methods for applying coatings are described. In some cases, the coating can exhibit desirable properties and characteristics such as durability, corrosion resistance, and high conductivity. The articles may be coated, for example, using an electrodeposition process.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2014Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: Xtalic CorporationInventors: John Cahalen, Alan C. Lund, Christopher A. Schuh
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Patent number: 8936857Abstract: Coated articles and methods for applying coatings are described. The article may include a base material and a coating comprising silver formed thereon. In some embodiments, the coating comprises a silver-based alloy, such as a silver-tungsten alloy. The coating may, in some instances, include at least two layers. For example, the coating may include a first layer comprising a silver-based alloy and a second layer comprising a precious metal. The coating can exhibit desirable properties and characteristics such as durability (e.g., wear), hardness, corrosion resistance, and high conductivity, which may be beneficial, for example, in electrical and/or electronic applications. In some cases, the coating may be applied using an electrodeposition process.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2013Date of Patent: January 20, 2015Assignee: Xtalic CorporationInventors: Nazila Dadvand, Christopher A. Schuh, Alan C. Lund, Jonathan C. Trenkle, John Cahalen
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Publication number: 20150008135Abstract: Methods for the use of nanocrystalline or amorphous metals or alloys as coatings with industrial processes are provided. Three, specific, such methods have been detailed. One of the preferred embodiments provides a method for the high volume electrodeposition of many components with a nanocrystalline or amorphous metal or alloy, and the components produced thereby. Another preferred embodiment provides a method for application of a nanocrystalline or amorphous coatings in a continuous electrodeposition process and the product produced thereby. Another of the preferred embodiments of the present invention provides a method for reworking and/or rebuilding components and the components produced thereby.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2014Publication date: January 8, 2015Applicant: Xtalic CorporationInventors: Christopher A. Schuh, Alan C. Lund
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Publication number: 20150010778Abstract: Coated articles and methods for applying coatings are described. In some cases, the coating can exhibit desirable properties and characteristics such as durability, corrosion resistance, and high conductivity. The articles may be coated, for example, using an electrodeposition process.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2014Publication date: January 8, 2015Applicant: Xtalic CorporationInventors: John Cahalen, Alan C. Lund, Christopher A. Schuh
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Publication number: 20150004434Abstract: Coated articles and methods for applying coatings including a rhodium layer are described. In some cases, the coating can exhibit desirable properties and characteristics such as durability, corrosion resistance, and high conductivity. The articles may be coated, for example, using an electrodeposition process.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2013Publication date: January 1, 2015Applicant: Xtalic CorporationInventors: Trevor Goodrich, John Cahalen, Alan C. Lund, Christopher A. Schuh
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Publication number: 20140272458Abstract: Embodiments of the current disclosure are related to electrodeposition.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Xtalic CorporationInventors: Shiyun Ruan, Witold Paw, John Hunter Martin, Alan C. Lund
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Publication number: 20140234663Abstract: Coated articles and methods for applying coatings are described. In some cases, the coating can exhibit desirable properties and characteristics such as durability, corrosion resistance, and high conductivity. The articles may be coated, for example, using an electrodeposition process.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2014Publication date: August 21, 2014Applicant: Xtalic CorporationInventors: John Cahalen, Alan C. Lund, Christopher A. Schuh
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Publication number: 20140061056Abstract: Methods for the use of nanocrystalline or amorphous metals or alloys as coatings with industrial processes are provided. Three, specific, such methods have been detailed. One of the preferred embodiments provides a method for the high volume electrodeposition of many components with a nanocrystalline or amorphous metal or alloy, and the components produced thereby. Another preferred embodiment provides a method for application of a nanocrystalline or amorphous coatings in a continuous electrodeposition process and the product produced thereby. Another of the preferred embodiments of the present invention provides a method for reworking and/or rebuilding components and the components produced thereby.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: Xtalic CorporationInventors: Christopher A. Schuh, Alan C. Lund