Patents by Inventor Jake Yoder

Jake Yoder 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).

  • METHODS TO PRODUCE HIGH STRENGTH ALUMINUM AND HIGH-STRENGTH ALUMINUM ARTICLES PRODUCED THEREFROM
    Publication number: 20260193745
    Abstract: Methods of making high-strength aluminum and high-strength aluminum articles made therefrom are provided. The methods include high strain rate severe plastic deformation (SPD) process applied to aluminum alloys containing aluminum and one or more of copper, magnesium, and zinc and being substantially free of chromium, zirconium, and manganese.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2023
    Publication date: July 9, 2026
    Inventors: Jake YODER, Greg HAHN, Hang Z. YU
  • Solid state manufacturing tools and methods using them
    Patent number: 12649178
    Abstract: Tools for use in solid state manufacturing processes are described. Certain configurations of the tool include multiple different components that can reversibly couple to each other. The tools can be used in solid state manufacturing processes to deposit high strength alloy materials without the need to use a lubricant with the materials to be deposited.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2025
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2026
    Assignee: MELD MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jake Yoder, Christian Birkett, Mandana Meisami Azad, John McGuire, Edward Colvin
  • SOLID STATE MANUFACTURING TOOLS AND METHODS USING THEM
    Publication number: 20250229312
    Abstract: Tools for use in solid state manufacturing processes are described. Certain configurations of the tool include multiple different components that can reversibly couple to each other. The tools can be used in solid state manufacturing processes to deposit high strength alloy materials without the need to use a lubricant with the materials to be deposited.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2025
    Publication date: July 17, 2025
    Inventors: Jake Yoder, Christian Birkett, Mandana Meisami Azad, John McGuire, Edward Colvin
  • SOLID STATE MANUFACTURING TOOLS AND METHODS USING THEM
    Publication number: 20250222504
    Abstract: Tools for use in solid state manufacturing processes are described. Certain configurations of the tool include multiple different components that can reversibly couple to each other. The tools can be used in solid state manufacturing processes to deposit high strength alloy materials without the need to use a lubricant with the materials to be deposited.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2024
    Publication date: July 10, 2025
    Inventors: Jake Yoder, Christian Birkett, Mandana Meisami Azad, John McGuire, Edward Colvin