Patents by Inventor Brian Welk

Brian Welk 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: 12286689
    Abstract: Disclosed are titanium alloys for use in additive manufacturing that comprise a titanium material and a beta eutectoid stabilizer. The beta eutectoid stabilizer can be present in an effective amount to produce an equiaxed grain structure when the titanium alloy is melted or sintered during an additive manufacturing process. Also provided are methods of forming objects via additive manufacturing processes as well as methods of forming titanium alloys for use in additive manufacturing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2025
    Assignee: Ohio State Innovation Foundation
    Inventors: Brian Welk, Hamish Fraser
  • Publication number: 20210238712
    Abstract: Disclosed are titanium alloys for use in additive manufacturing that comprise a titanium material and a beta eutectoid stabilizer. The beta eutectoid stabilizer can be present in an effective amount to produce an equiaxed grain structure when the titanium alloy is melted or sintered during an additive manufacturing process. Also provided are methods of forming objects via additive manufacturing processes as well as methods of forming titanium alloys for use in additive manufacturing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventors: Brian Welk, Hamish Fraser
  • Publication number: 20180245186
    Abstract: Disclosed are titanium alloys for use in additive manufacturing that comprise a titanium material and a beta eutectoid stabilizer. The beta eutectoid stabilizer can be present in an effective amount to produce an equiaxed grain structure when the titanium alloy is melted or sintered during an additive manufacturing process. Also provided are methods of forming objects via additive manufacturing processes as well as methods of forming titanium alloys for use in additive manufacturing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2018
    Publication date: August 30, 2018
    Inventors: Brian Welk, Hamish Fraser