Patents by Inventor Darrell R. Herling

Darrell R. Herling 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: 20250121421
    Abstract: Implementations are described herein that relate to manufacturing articles comprised of one or more metallic materials. In one or more examples, the one or more metallic materials can have a preformed shape that is inserted into the die. In one or more additional examples, the one or more metallic materials can include one or more powders or flakes disposed in the die. The material is then contacted within the die by a tool that moves in a rotational direction and in a vertical direction. The manufactured articles can have a shape that corresponds to the shape of the die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2024
    Publication date: April 17, 2025
    Inventors: Hrishikesh Das, Vineet V. Joshi, Piyush Upadhyay, Mark A. Rhodes, Jens T. Darsell, Darrell R. Herling, Mert Efe, Xiao Li, Glenn J. Grant, Lei Li, Ayoub Soulami
  • Patent number: 12186791
    Abstract: Shear-assisted extrusion processes for forming extrusions of a desired composition from a feedstock material are provided. The processes can include applying a rotational shearing force and an axial extrusion to the same location on the feedstock material. Devices for this can include a die tool defined by a die face extending from a rim of the die face inwardly at an angle greater than zero in relation to a sidewall of the die tool in at least one cross section; and/or a die tool defining an opening configured to receive feedstock material for extrusion and further defining a die face defining a recess within the die face and contiguous with the opening. Shear-assisted extrusion processes are also provided that can mix different portions of the feedstock material within a recess about the opening prior to feedstock material entering the opening; and extruding the mixed portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2025
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: Scott A. Whalen, Darrell R. Herling, Xiao Li, MD. Reza-E-Rabby, Brandon Scott Taysom, Glenn J. Grant
  • Publication number: 20240328446
    Abstract: Riveted assemblies are provided that can include: a first component having opposing first and second sidewalls; a second component having opposing third and fourth sidewalls; and a rivet extending between a head along a shank to an end, the rivet piercing the first sidewall with the end of the rivet being between the first and fourth sidewalls, wherein the end of the rivet is deformed and interlocks the first and second components. Methods for affixing at least two components using a rivet are provided that can include: providing a first component having opposing first and second sidewalls; providing a second component having opposing third and fourth sidewalls; providing a rivet extending between a head along a shank to an end; and projecting the rivet through at least the third sidewall of the second component to deform and form an affixing interface to interlock the first and second components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2024
    Publication date: October 3, 2024
    Applicant: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Vineet V. Joshi, Sina Shahrezaei, Curt A. Lavender, Rob J. Seffens, Mark A. Rhodes, Darrell R. Herling, Aashish Rohatgi
  • Publication number: 20240307937
    Abstract: A feedstock may include at least 1 wt % of aluminum scrap composition comprising: an extrudable floated fragmentizer aluminum scrap composition, an extrudable fragmentizer aluminum scrap composition, an extrudable secondary aluminum scrap composition; or a mixture of at least two thereof. A feedstock may include at least 0.01 wt % of an alloying element composition at least partially intermixed relative to the aluminum scrap composition, the alloying element composition comprising: silicon, copper, iron, magnesium, chromium, manganese, zinc, oxygen; a rare earth element, or a mixture of at least two thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2024
    Publication date: September 19, 2024
    Inventors: Xiao Li, Jorge Fernandez Dos Santos, Tianhao Wang, Darrell R. Herling
  • Patent number: 12031566
    Abstract: Riveted assemblies are provided that can include: a first component having opposing first and second sidewalls; a second component having opposing third and fourth sidewalls, wherein the second sidewall of the first component abuts the third sidewall of the second component to bind and form an affixing interface comprising the second and third sidewall between the first component to the second component; and a rivet extending between a head along a shank to an end, the rivet piercing the first sidewall with the end of the rivet being between the first and fourth sidewalls. Methods for affixing at least two components using a rivet are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: Vineet V. Joshi, Sina Shahrezaei, Curt A. Lavender, Rob J. Seffens, Mark A. Rhodes, Darrell R. Herling, Aashish Rohatgi
  • Publication number: 20240216973
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for preparing an extruded product from a solid billet. The methods can include providing an as-cast billet for extrusion; applying a simultaneous rotational shear and axial extrusion force to the as-cast billet to plasticize the as-cast billet; and extruding the plasticized as-cast billet with an extrusion die to form an extruded product. Methods for preparing extruded products from billets can also include: providing a billet for extrusion; while maintaining a majority of the billet below 100° C., applying a simultaneous rotational shear and axial extrusion force to one end of the billet to plasticize the one end of the billet; and extruding the plasticized one end of the billet with an extrusion die to form an extruded product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2024
    Publication date: July 4, 2024
    Inventors: Scott A. Whalen, Darrell R. Herling, Xiao Li, MD Reza-E-Rabby, Brandon Scott Taysom, Glenn J. Grant, Vineet V. Joshi, Rajib Kalsar, Tianhao Wang
  • Publication number: 20240209476
    Abstract: A metal matrix composite material and associated methods are disclosed. In one example, the metal matrix composite material includes ceramic particles distributed in multiple phases. In selected examples, the metal matrix composite material is formed by a process including applying a rotational force and an axial force to a feedstock at an interface and plasticizing a portion of the feedstock at the interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2023
    Publication date: June 27, 2024
    Inventors: Rajib Kalsar, Vineet V. Joshi, Darrell R. Herling, Xiaolong Ma, Jens T. Darsell, Benjamin J. Schuessler, Curt A. Lavender
  • Publication number: 20230150022
    Abstract: A method for preparing a shear-assisted extruded material from a powder billet is provided, the method comprising providing a billet of material in substantially powder form; applying both axial and rotational pressure to the material to deform at least some of the contacted material; and extruding the material to form an extruded material. A method for preparing shear-assisted extruded material is provided, the method comprising applying both axial and rotational pressure to stock material to form an extruded material at a rate between 2 and 13 m/min. A method for preparing shear-assisted extruded material is provided. The method comprises applying both axial and rotational pressure to stock material to form an extruded material; and aging the extruded material for less than 3 hours. A method for preparing shear-assisted extruded material is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2023
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Inventors: Scott A. Whalen, Jens T. Darsell, MD. Reza-E-Rabby, Brandon Scott Taysom, Tianhao Wang, Darrell R. Herling, Xiao Li
  • Publication number: 20230042802
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for preparing an extruded product from a solid billet. The methods can include providing an as-cast billet for extrusion; applying a simultaneous rotational shear and axial extrusion force to the as-cast billet to plasticize the as-cast billet; and extruding the plasticized as-cast billet with an extrusion die to form an extruded product. Methods for preparing extruded products from billets can also include: providing a billet for extrusion; while maintaining a majority of the billet below 100° C., applying a simultaneous rotational shear and axial extrusion force to one end of the billet to plasticize the one end of the billet; and extruding the plasticized one end of the billet with an extrusion die to form an extruded product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2022
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Applicant: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: Scott A. Whalen, Darrell R. Herling, Xiao Li, MD. Reza-E-Rabby, Brandon Scott Taysom, Glenn J. Grant, Vineet V. Joshi, Rajib Kalsar, Tianhao Wang
  • Publication number: 20220371067
    Abstract: Shear-assisted extrusion processes for forming extrusions of a desired composition from a feedstock material are provided. The processes can include applying a rotational shearing force and an axial extrusion to the same location on the feedstock material. Devices for this can include a die tool defined by a die face extending from a rim of the die face inwardly at an angle greater than zero in relation to a sidewall of the die tool in at least one cross section; and/or a die tool defining an opening configured to receive feedstock material for extrusion and further defining a die face defining a recess within the die face and contiguous with the opening. Shear-assisted extrusion processes are also provided that can mix different portions of the feedstock material within a recess about the opening prior to feedstock material entering the opening; and extruding the mixed portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2022
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Applicant: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: Scott A. Whalen, Darrell R. Herling, Xiao Li, MD. Reza-E-Rabby, Brandon Scott Taysom, Glenn J. Grant
  • Patent number: 11460059
    Abstract: Riveted assemblies are provided that can include: a first component having opposing first and second sidewalls; a second component having opposing third and fourth sidewalls, wherein the second sidewall of the first component abuts the third sidewall of the second component to bind and form an affixing interface comprising the second and third sidewall between the first component to the second component; and a rivet extending between a head along a shank to an end, the rivet piercing the first sidewall with the end of the rivet being between the first and fourth sidewalls. Methods for affixing at least two components using a rivet are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: Vineet V. Joshi, Sina Shahrezaei, Curt A. Lavender, Rob J. Seffens, Mark A. Rhodes, Darrell R. Herling, Aashish Rohatgi
  • Publication number: 20220275818
    Abstract: Riveted assemblies are provided that can include: a first component having opposing first and second sidewalls; a second component having opposing third and fourth sidewalls, wherein the second sidewall of the first component abuts the third sidewall of the second component to bind and form an affixing interface comprising the second and third sidewall between the first component to the second component; and a rivet extending between a head along a shank to an end, the rivet piercing the first sidewall with the end of the rivet being between the first and fourth sidewalls. Methods for affixing at least two components using a rivet are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2022
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Applicant: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Vineet V. Joshi, Sina Shahrezaei, Curt A. Lavender, Rob J. Seffens, Mark A. Rhodes, Darrell R. Herling, Aashish Rohatgi
  • Publication number: 20210402471
    Abstract: A method for preparing a shear-assisted extruded material from a powder billet is provided, the method comprising providing a billet of material in substantially powder form; applying both axial and rotational pressure to the material to deform at least some of the contacted material; and extruding the material to form an extruded material. A method for preparing shear-assisted extruded material is provided, the method comprising applying both axial and rotational pressure to stock material to form an extruded material at a rate between 2 and 13 m/min. A method for preparing shear-assisted extruded material is provided. The method comprises applying both axial and rotational pressure to stock material to form an extruded material; and aging the extruded material for less than 3 hours. A method for preparing shear-assisted extruded material is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2021
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Inventors: Scott A. Whalen, Jens T. Darsell, MD. Reza-E-Rabby, Brandon Scott Taysom, Tianhao Wang, Darrell R. Herling, Xiao Li
  • Publication number: 20210379638
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for preparing an extruded product from a solid billet. The methods can include providing an as-cast billet for extrusion; applying a simultaneous rotational shear and axial extrusion force to the as-cast billet to plasticize the as-cast billet; and extruding the plasticized as-cast billet with an extrusion die to form an extruded product. Methods for preparing extruded products from billets can also include: providing a billet for extrusion; while maintaining a majority of the billet below 100° C., applying a simultaneous rotational shear and axial extrusion force to one end of the billet to plasticize the one end of the billet; and extruding the plasticized one end of the billet with an extrusion die to form an extruded product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2021
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Inventors: Scott A. Whalen, Darrell R. Herling, Xiao Li, MD. Reza-E-Rabby, Brandon Scott Taysom, Glenn J. Grant, Vineet V. Joshi, Rajib Kalsar, Tianhao Wang
  • Publication number: 20210053100
    Abstract: Shear-assisted extrusion processes for forming extrusions of a desired composition from a feedstock material are provided. The processes can include applying a rotational shearing force and an axial extrusion to the same location on the feedstock material. Devices for this can include a die tool defined by a die face extending from a rim of the die face inwardly at an angle greater than zero in relation to a sidewall of the die tool in at least one cross section; and/or a die tool defining an opening configured to receive feedstock material for extrusion and further defining a die face defining a recess within the die face and contiguous with the opening. Shear-assisted extrusion processes are also provided that can mix different portions of the feedstock material within a recess about the opening prior to feedstock material entering the opening; and extruding the mixed portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2020
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Inventors: Scott A. Whalen, Darrell R. Herling, Xiao Li, MD. Reza-E-Rabby, Brandon Scott Taysom, Glenn J. Grant
  • Patent number: 8889097
    Abstract: An on-board hydride storage system and process are described. The system includes a slurry storage system that includes a slurry reactor and a variable concentration slurry. In one preferred configuration, the storage system stores a slurry containing a hydride storage material in a carrier fluid at a first concentration of hydride solids. The slurry reactor receives the slurry containing a second concentration of the hydride storage material and releases hydrogen as a fuel to hydrogen-power devices and vehicles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: Kriston P. Brooks, Jamelyn D. Holladay, Kevin L. Simmons, Darrell R. Herling
  • Publication number: 20140283574
    Abstract: An extrusion apparatus and process are disclosed that produce high-performance extrusion structures. The extrusion apparatus includes a shear tool that applies a rotational shear force and an axial extrusion force to the face of a billet material that plasticizes the billet material. Plasticized material is extruded through an extrusion die along the length of the inner bore of the shear tool which yields hollow and solid extrusion structures. The process refines the microstructures of the extrusion structures and extrusion materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Curtis A. Lavender, Vineet V. Joshi, Dean M. Paxton, Saumyadeep Jana, Glenn J. Grant, Darrell R. Herling, Richard W. Davies
  • Publication number: 20120174984
    Abstract: An on-board hydride storage system and process are described. The system includes a slurry storage system that includes a slurry reactor and a variable concentration slurry. In one preferred configuration, the storage system stores a slurry containing a hydride storage material in a carrier fluid at a first concentration of hydride solids. The slurry reactor receives the slurry containing a second concentration of the hydride storage material and releases hydrogen as a fuel to hydrogen-power devices and vehicles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2012
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicant: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Kriston P. Brooks, Jamelyn D. Holladay, Kevin L. Simmons, Darrell R. Herling
  • Patent number: 7744751
    Abstract: The present invention provides a process for producing reagents for a chemical reaction by introducing a fuel containing hydrocarbons into a flash distillation process wherein the fuel is separated into a first component having a lower average molecular weight and a second component having a higher average molecular weight. The first component is then reformed to produce synthesis gas wherein the synthesis gas is reacted catalytically to produce the desire reagent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: Darrell R. Herling, Chris L. Aardahl, Robert T. Rozmiarek, Kenneth G. Rappe, Yong Wang, Jamelyn D. Holladay
  • Publication number: 20090011291
    Abstract: The present invention provides a process for producing reagents for a chemical reaction by introducing a fuel containing hydrocarbons into a flash distillation process wherein the fuel is separated into a first component having a lower average molecular weight and a second component having a higher average molecular weight. The first component is then reformed to produce synthesis gas wherein the synthesis gas is reacted catalytically to produce the desire reagent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2008
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Inventors: Darrell R. Herling, Chris L. Aardahl, Robert T. Rozmiarek, Kenneth G. Rappe, Yong Wang, Jamelyn D. Holladay