Patents by Inventor Austin Dicus

Austin Dicus 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).

  • Publication number: 20240026509
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are duplex stainless steel alloys comprising 40 wt %-60 wt % ferrite and 60 wt %-40 wt % austenite and methods of formation thereof, the alloys including or consisting essentially of from 10 wt % to 20 wt % chromium (Cr); from 6 wt % to 13 wt % molybdenum (Mo); from 0.5 wt % to 6.5 wt % nickel (Ni); from 2.25 wt % to 12 wt % manganese (Mn); from 0.05 wt % to 5 wt % copper (Cu); from 0.05 wt % to 0.4 wt % nitrogen (N); from 0.05 wt % to 0.35 wt % carbon (C); from 0.01 wt % to 3.5 wt % cobalt (Co); less than 2 wt % silicon (Si); less than 2 wt % tungsten (W); and iron (Fe) balance. The duplex stainless steel alloy may include cast or wrought steel, or it may be in powder form.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2023
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Inventors: Austin Dicus, Stephane Alexis Jacques Forsik
  • Publication number: 20220349032
    Abstract: A nickel base superalloy powder for additive manufacturing applications is disclosed. The alloy powder has the following broad weight percent composition: C ??0-0.1 Mn 0.5 max. Si ??0-0.03 Cr ?4-16 Fe ??0-1.5 Mo 0-6 W 0-8 Co ?0-15 Ti 0-2 Al 0.5-5.5 Nb 0-6 Ta ?7.5-14.5 Hf ??0-2.0 Zr ??0-0.1 Re 0-6 Ru 0-3 B ??0-0.03 The balance of the alloy is at least 50% nickel and the usual impurities. An article of manufacture made from the alloy is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2022
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Inventors: Ning Zhou, Kyle B. Stritch, Tao Wang, Stephane A.J. Forsik, Gian A. Colombo, Samuel J. Kernion, Mario E. Epler, Austin Dicus
  • Publication number: 20210180158
    Abstract: A nickel base superalloy powder for additive manufacturing applications is disclosed. The alloy powder has the following broad weight percent composition: C ?0-0.1 Mn 0.5 max. Si ??0-0.03 Cr ?4-16 Fe ?0-1.5 Mo 0-6 W 0-8 Co ?0-15 Ti 0-2 Al 0.5-5.5 Nb 0-6 Ta ?7.5-14.5 Hf ?0-2.0 Zr ?0-0.1 Re 0-6 Ru 0-3 B ??0-0.03 The balance of the alloy is at least 50% nickel and the usual impurities. An article of manufacture made from the alloy is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2020
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Inventors: Ning Zhou, Kyle B. Stritch, Tao Wang, Stephane A.J. Forsik, Gian A. Colombo, Samuel J. Kernion, Mario E. Epler, Austin Dicus