Patents by Inventor David J. Bryan
David J. Bryan 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: 9624567Abstract: Methods of refining the grain size of a titanium alloy workpiece include beta annealing the workpiece, cooling the beta annealed workpiece to a temperature below the beta transus temperature of the titanium alloy, and high strain rate multi-axis forging the workpiece. High strain rate multi-axis forging is employed until a total strain of at least 1 is achieved in the titanium alloy workpiece, or until a total strain of at least 1 and up to 3.5 is achieved in the titanium alloy workpiece. The titanium alloy of the workpiece may comprise at least one of grain pinning alloying additions and beta stabilizing content effective to decrease alpha phase precipitation and growth kinetics.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2015Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: ATI PROPERTIES LLCInventors: David J. Bryan, John V. Mantione, Jean-Philippe Thomas
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Publication number: 20160138149Abstract: Processes for forming an article from an ?+? titanium alloy are disclosed. The ?+? titanium alloy includes, in weight percentages, from 2.90 to 5.00 aluminum, from 2.00 to 3.00 vanadium, from 0.40 to 2.00 iron, and from 0.10 to 0.30 oxygen. The ?+? titanium alloy is cold worked at a temperature in the range of ambient temperature to 500° F., and then aged at a temperature in the range of 700° F. to 1200° F.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2016Publication date: May 19, 2016Inventor: David J. Bryan
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Publication number: 20160047024Abstract: Methods of refining the grain size of a titanium alloy workpiece include beta annealing the workpiece, cooling the beta annealed workpiece to a temperature below the beta transus temperature of the titanium alloy, and high strain rate multi-axis forging the workpiece. High strain rate multi-axis forging is employed until a total strain of at least 1 is achieved in the titanium alloy workpiece, or until a total strain of at least 1 and up to 3.5 is achieved in the titanium alloy workpiece. The titanium alloy of the workpiece may comprise at least one of grain pinning alloying additions and beta stabilizing content effective to decrease alpha phase precipitation and growth kinetics.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2015Publication date: February 18, 2016Inventors: David J. Bryan, John V. Mantione, Jean-Philippe Thomas
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Patent number: 9255316Abstract: Processes for forming an article from an ?+? titanium alloy are disclosed. The ?+? titanium alloy includes, in weight percentages, from 2.90 to 5.00 aluminum, from 2.00 to 3.00 vanadium, from 0.40 to 2.00 iron, and from 0.10 to 0.30 oxygen. The ?+? titanium alloy is cold worked at a temperature in the range of ambient temperature to 500° F., and then aged at a temperature in the range of 700° F. to 1200° F.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2010Date of Patent: February 9, 2016Assignee: ATI Properties, Inc.Inventor: David J. Bryan
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Patent number: 9206497Abstract: Methods of refining the grain size of a titanium alloy workpiece include beta annealing the workpiece, cooling the beta annealed workpiece to a temperature below the beta transus temperature of the titanium alloy, and high strain rate multi-axis forging the workpiece. High strain rate multi-axis forging is employed until a total strain of at least 1 is achieved in the titanium alloy workpiece, or until a total strain of at least 1 and up to 3.5 is achieved in the titanium alloy workpiece. The titanium alloy of the workpiece may comprise at least one of grain pinning alloying additions and beta stabilizing content effective to decrease alpha phase precipitation and growth kinetics.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2012Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: ATI PROPERTIES, INC.Inventors: David J. Bryan, John V. Mantione, Jean-Philippe Thomas
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Publication number: 20140261922Abstract: One embodiment of a method of refining alpha-phase grain size in an alpha-beta titanium alloy comprises working an alpha-beta titanium alloy at a first working temperature within a first temperature range in the alpha-beta phase field of the alpha-beta titanium alloy. The alloy is slow cooled from the first working temperature. On completion of working at and slow cooling from the first working temperature, the alloy comprises a primary globularized alpha-phase particle microstructure. The alloy is worked at a second working temperature within a second temperature range in the alpha-beta phase field. The second working temperature is lower than the first working temperature. The is worked at a third working temperature in a third temperature range in the alpha-beta phase field. The third working temperature is lower than the second working temperature. After working at the third working temperature, the titanium alloy comprises a desired refined alpha-phase grain size.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventors: Jean-Phillippe A. Thomas, Ramesh S. Minisandram, Robin M. Forbes Jones, John V. Mantione, David J. Bryan
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Patent number: 8834653Abstract: A method for straightening an age hardened metallic form includes heating an age hardened metallic form comprising one of a titanium alloy, a nickel alloy, an aluminum alloy, and a ferrous alloy to a straightening temperature of at least 25° F. below the age hardening temperature, and applying an elongation tensile stress for a time sufficient to elongate and straighten the form. The elongation tensile stress is at least 20% of the yield stress and not equal to or greater than the yield stress at the straightening temperature. The straightened form deviates from straight by no greater than 0.125 inch over any 5 foot length or shorter length. The straightened form is cooled while simultaneously applying a cooling tensile stress that balances the thermal cooling stress in the metallic form to thereby maintain a deviation from straight of no greater than 0.125 inch over any 5 foot length or shorter length.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2013Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: ATI Properties, Inc.Inventor: David J. Bryan
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Publication number: 20130291616Abstract: A method for straightening an age hardened metallic form includes heating an age hardened metallic form comprising one of a titanium alloy, a nickel alloy, an aluminum alloy, and a ferrous alloy to a straightening temperature of at least 25° F. below the age hardening temperature, and applying an elongation tensile stress for a time sufficient to elongate and straighten the form. The elongation tensile stress is at least 20% of the yield stress and not equal to or greater than the yield stress at the straightening temperature. The straightened form deviates from straight by no greater than 0.125 inch over any 5 foot length or shorter length. The straightened form is cooled while simultaneously applying a cooling tensile stress that balances the thermal cooling stress in the metallic form to thereby maintain a deviation from straight of no greater than 0.125 inch over any 5 foot length or shorter length.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2013Publication date: November 7, 2013Inventor: David J. Bryan
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Patent number: 8499605Abstract: A method for straightening a solution treated and aged (STA) titanium alloy form includes heating an STA titanium alloy form to a straightening temperature of at least 25° F. below the age hardening temperature, and applying an elongation tensile stress for a time sufficient to elongate and straighten the form. The elongation tensile stress is at least 20% of the yield stress and not equal to or greater than the yield stress at the straightening temperature. The straightened form deviates from straight by no greater than 0.125 inch over any 5 foot length or shorter length. The straightened form is cooled while simultaneously applying a cooling tensile stress that balances the thermal cooling stress in the titanium alloy form to thereby maintain a deviation from straight of no greater than 0.125 inch over any 5 foot length or shorter length.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2010Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: ATI Properties, Inc.Inventor: David J. Bryan
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Publication number: 20120076686Abstract: An alpha/beta titanium alloy comprising, in percent by weight based on total alloy weight: 3.9 to 4.5 aluminum; 2.2 to 3.0 vanadium; 1.2 to 1.8 iron; 0.24 to 0.30 oxygen; up to 0.08 carbon; up to 0.05 nitrogen; up to 0.015 hydrogen ; titanium; and up to a total of 0.30 of other elements. A non-limiting embodiment of the alpha/beta titanium alloy comprises an aluminum equivalent value in the range of 6.4 to 7.2, exhibits a yield strength in the range of 120 ksi (827.4 MPa) to 155 ksi (1,069 MPa), exhibits an ultimate tensile strength in the range of 130 ksi (896.3 MPa) to 165 ksi (1,138 MPa), and exhibits a ductility in the range of 12 to 30 percent elongation.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2011Publication date: March 29, 2012Applicant: ATI Properties, Inc.Inventors: David J. Bryan, John V. Mantione, Thomas D. Bayha
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Publication number: 20120076612Abstract: An article of manufacture selected from a titanium alloy fastener and a titanium alloy fastener stock including an alpha/beta titanium alloy comprising, in percent by weight: 3.9 to 4.5 aluminum; 2.2 to 3.0 vanadium; 1.2 to 1.8 iron; 0.24 to 0.3 oxygen; up to 0.08 carbon; up to 0.05 nitrogen; titanium; and up to a total of 0.3 of other elements. In certain embodiments, article of manufacture has an ultimate tensile strength of at least 170 ksi (1,172 MPa) and a double shear strength of at least 103 ksi (710.2 MPa). A method of manufacturing a titanium alloy fastener and a titanium alloy fastener stock comprising the alpha/beta alloy is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2010Publication date: March 29, 2012Inventor: David J. Bryan
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Publication number: 20120076611Abstract: An article of manufacture selected from a titanium alloy fastener and a titanium alloy fastener stock including an alpha/beta titanium alloy comprising, in percent by weight: 3.9 to 5.4 aluminum; 2.2 to 3.0 vanadium; 1.2 to 1.8 iron; 0.24 to 0.3 oxygen; up to 0.08 carbon; up to 0.05 nitrogen; titanium; and up to a total of 0.3 of other elements. In certain embodiments, article of manufacture has an ultimate tensile strength of at least 170 ksi (1,172 MPa) and a double shear strength of at least 103 ksi (710.2 MPa). A method of manufacturing a titanium alloy fastener and a titanium alloy fastener stock comprising the alpha/beta alloy is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2010Publication date: March 29, 2012Applicant: ATI Properties, Inc.Inventor: David J. Bryan
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Publication number: 20120024033Abstract: A method for straightening a solution treated and aged (STA) titanium alloy form includes heating an STA titanium alloy form to a straightening temperature of at least 25° F. below the age hardening temperature, and applying an elongation tensile stress for a time sufficient to elongate and straighten the form. The elongation tensile stress is at least 20% of the yield stress and not equal to or greater than the yield stress at the straightening temperature. The straightened form deviates from straight by no greater than 0.125 inch over any 5 foot length or shorter length. The straightened form is cooled while simultaneously applying a cooling tensile stress that balances the thermal cooling stress in the titanium alloy form to thereby maintain a deviation from straight of no greater than 0.125 inch over any 5 foot length or shorter length.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2010Publication date: February 2, 2012Applicant: ATI Properties, Inc.Inventor: David J. Bryan
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Publication number: 20120012233Abstract: Processes for forming an article from an ?+? titanium alloy are disclosed. The ?+? titanium alloy includes, in weight percentages, from 2.90 to 5.00 aluminum, from 2.00 to 3.00 vanadium, from 0.40 to 2.00 iron, and from 0.10 to 0.30 oxygen. The ?+? titanium alloy is cold worked at a temperature in the range of ambient temperature to 500° F., and then aged at a temperature in the range of 700° F. to 1200° F.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2010Publication date: January 19, 2012Applicant: ATI Properties, Inc.Inventor: David J. Bryan
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Publication number: 20110180188Abstract: Certain embodiments of a method for increasing the strength and toughness of a titanium alloy include plastically deforming a titanium alloy at a temperature in an alpha-beta phase field of the titanium alloy to an equivalent plastic deformation of at least a 25% reduction in area. After plastically deforming the titanium alloy in the alpha-beta phase field, the titanium alloy is not heated to or above the beta transus temperature of the titanium alloy. After plastic deformation, the titanium alloy is heat treated at a heat treatment temperature less than or equal to the beta transus temperature minus 20° F. (11.1° C.).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2010Publication date: July 28, 2011Applicant: ATI Properties, Inc.Inventor: David J. Bryan
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Patent number: 5431470Abstract: A machinery lift assembly includes an L-shaped tubular support member having a first leg thereof connected to a beam of a pivot joint. The pivot joint defines first and second cantilevered portions of the beam. A hydraulic cylinder is pivotably connected between the first cantilevered beam portion and the first leg of the support member to cause the beam to pivot relative to the support member upon activation of the cylinder. The second cantilevered beam portion is fitted at its end with a device for attachment to a machinery component. The beam and attachment device may thereby be inserted into confined spaces to remove or replace machinery components installed therein.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 1994Date of Patent: July 11, 1995Assignee: The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway CompanyInventors: Donald L. Magerl, John K. Woodward, David J. Bryan