Patents by Inventor Joanna A. Kolodziejska
Joanna A. Kolodziejska 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: 10711351Abstract: An article includes an electroless deposited aluminum layer. The aluminum layer is deposited in an electroless plating composition. The composition includes an aluminum ionic liquid, a reducing agent, and an additive selected from the group consisting of a catalyst, an alloying element, and a combination thereof.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2017Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: HRL Laboratories, LLCInventors: John H. Martin, Joanna A. Kolodziejska, John J. Vajo, Jason A. Graetz, Christopher S. Roper
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Patent number: 10705429Abstract: A system for forming a micro-truss structure including a reservoir having walls and a flat bottom configured to hold a volume of a liquid photomonomer configured to form a photopolymer when exposed to light, a partially transparent mask secured to, or being, the bottom of the reservoir, a release layer on the mask configured to resist adhesion by the photopolymer, and a blocker positioned a first distance below the mask. The system also includes a light source positioned below the blocker configured to produce collimated light suitable for causing conversion of the photomonomer into the photopolymer, and to which the blocker is opaque, and a first mirror, oblique to the blocker, configured to reflect the light from the light source around the blocker and through the mask and into the reservoir. The blocker is positioned to block a straight path of light from the light source to the mask.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2018Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: HRL Laboratories, LLCInventors: Sophia S. Yang, Alan J. Jacobsen, Joanna A. Kolodziejska, Robert E. Doty, William Carter, Jacob M. Hundley
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Patent number: 10532953Abstract: A precursor material is provided for additive manufacturing of a low-density, high-porosity ceramic part. The precursor material includes a body of refractory fibers and a binder in admixture with the body of refractory fibers. The precursor material further includes a viscosity control additive in admixture with the binder and the body of refractory fibers to provide an overall mixture with a viscosity between about 0.3 centipoise and about 150,000 centipoise.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2018Date of Patent: January 14, 2020Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Randall Schubert, Brennan Yahata, Joanna Kolodziejska, Stephen E. Lehman, Vann Heng
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Patent number: 10501202Abstract: Ignition-quenching systems comprise an ignition-quenching cover configured to quench an ignition event in a combustible environment triggered by an ignition source associated with a fastener stack. The ignition-quenching cover comprises a porous body that is gas permeable and that has pores sized to quench ignition in the combustible environment. The ignition-quenching cover further comprises a cover attachment feature configured to mate with a fastener attachment feature of the fastener stack. The ignition-quenching cover is configured to cover the fastener stack, which may be associated with a potential ignition source that produces an ignition event in the combustible environment. The porous body may include one or more porous elements that may be formed of various polymeric, mesh, or fabric materials. The ignition-quenching cover may comprise a non-porous frame that is bonded to the porous body and that defines the cover attachment feature.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2017Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Christopher S. Roper, John Rubrecht Lowell, Eddie Kwon, Jason Scott Damazo, Eric C. Clough, Zak C. Eckel, Sloan Patrick Smith, Randall Schubert, Geoffrey P. McKnight, Jacob J. Mikulsky, Sophia Shu Yang, Joanna Kolodziejska, Michael Scott Cameron, Blaine Knight Rawdon, Darrin M. Hansen
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Publication number: 20190061975Abstract: Ignition-quenching systems comprise an ignition-quenching cover configured to quench an ignition event in a combustible environment triggered by an ignition source associated with a fastener stack. The ignition-quenching cover comprises a porous body that is gas permeable and that has pores sized to quench ignition in the combustible environment. The ignition-quenching cover further comprises a cover attachment feature configured to mate with a fastener attachment feature of the fastener stack. The ignition-quenching cover is configured to cover the fastener stack, which may be associated with a potential ignition source that produces an ignition event in the combustible environment. The porous body may include one or more porous elements that may be formed of various polymeric, mesh, or fabric materials. The ignition-quenching cover may comprise a non-porous frame that is bonded to the porous body and that defines the cover attachment feature.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2017Publication date: February 28, 2019Inventors: Christopher S. Roper, John Rubrecht Lowell, Eddie Kwon, Jason Scott Damazo, Eric C. Clough, Zak C. Eckel, Sloan Patrick Smith, Randall Schubert, Geoffrey P. McKnight, Jacob J. Mikulsky, Sophia Shu Yang, Joanna Kolodziejska, Michael Scott Cameron, Blaine Knight Rawdon, Darrin M. Hansen
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Patent number: 10189226Abstract: A three-dimensional micro-truss structure includes: a plurality of first struts extending along a first direction; a plurality of second struts extending along a second direction; a plurality of third struts extending along a third direction; and a plurality of fourth struts extending along a fourth direction, wherein the first, second, third, and fourth struts interpenetrate one another at a plurality of nodes and wherein at least one of the first, second, and third directions extends at a non-perpendicular angle with respect to a plane, the plane being substantially perpendicular to the fourth direction.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2014Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Assignee: HRL Laboratories, LLCInventors: Joanna A. Kolodziejska, Alan J. Jacobsen
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Publication number: 20180341181Abstract: A system for forming a micro-truss structure including a reservoir having walls and a flat bottom configured to hold a volume of a liquid photomonomer configured to form a photopolymer when exposed to light, a partially transparent mask secured to, or being, the bottom of the reservoir, a release layer on the mask configured to resist adhesion by the photopolymer, and a blocker positioned a first distance below the mask. The system also includes a light source positioned below the blocker configured to produce collimated light suitable for causing conversion of the photomonomer into the photopolymer, and to which the blocker is opaque, and a first mirror, oblique to the blocker, configured to reflect the light from the light source around the blocker and through the mask and into the reservoir. The blocker is positioned to block a straight path of light from the light source to the mask.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2018Publication date: November 29, 2018Inventors: Sophia S. Yang, Alan J. Jacobsen, Joanna A. Kolodziejska, Robert E. Doty, William Carter, Jacob M. Hundley
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Publication number: 20180305262Abstract: A precursor material is provided for additive manufacturing of a low-density, high-porosity ceramic part. The precursor material includes a body of refractory fibers and a binder in admixture with the body of refractory fibers. The precursor material further includes a viscosity control additive in admixture with the binder and the body of refractory fibers to provide an overall mixture with a viscosity between about 0.3 centipoise and about 150,000 centipoise.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2018Publication date: October 25, 2018Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Randall Schubert, Brennan Yahata, Joanna Kolodziejska, Stephen E. Lehman, Vann Heng
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Patent number: 10061201Abstract: A system for fabricating micro-truss structures. A reservoir holds a volume of a liquid photomonomer configured to polymerize to form a photopolymer when exposed to suitable light such as ultraviolet light. A mask at the bottom of the reservoir includes a plurality of apertures. Light enters the reservoir through each aperture from several directions, forming a plurality of self-guided photopolymer waveguides within the reservoir. The light is supplied by one or more sources of collimated light. A plurality of mirrors may reflect the light from a single source of collimated light to form a plurality of collimated beams, that illuminate the photomonomer in the reservoir, through the mask, from a corresponding plurality of directions, to form a micro-truss structure including a plurality of self-guided waveguide members.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2016Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: HRL Laboratories, LLCInventors: Sophia S. Yang, Alan J. Jacobsen, Joanna A. Kolodziejska, Robert E. Doty, William Carter, Jacob M. Hundley
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Patent number: 10029949Abstract: A precursor material is provided for additive manufacturing of a low-density, high-porosity ceramic part. The precursor material comprises a body of refractory fibers and a binder in admixture with the body of refractory fibers. The precursor material further comprises a viscosity control additive in admixture with the binder and the body of refractory fibers to provide an overall mixture with a viscosity between about 0.3 centipoise and about 150,000 centipoise. The overall mixture can be extruded through a nozzle to manufacture the low-density, high porosity ceramic part. The precursor material is produced by obtaining a refractory fiber slurry, and adding a viscosity control additive to the slurry to provide the slurry with a viscosity that is suitable for extrusion through a nozzle to manufacture a low-density, high-porosity ceramic part.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2016Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Randall Schubert, Brennan Yahata, Joanna Kolodziejska, Stephen E. Lehman, Vann Heng
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Publication number: 20180113385Abstract: A system for fabricating micro-truss structures. A reservoir holds a volume of a liquid photomonomer configured to polymerize to form a photopolymer when exposed to suitable light such as ultraviolet light. A mask at the bottom of the reservoir includes a plurality of apertures. Light enters the reservoir through each aperture from several directions, forming a plurality of self-guided photopolymer waveguides within the reservoir. The light is supplied by one or more sources of collimated light. A plurality of mirrors may reflect the light from a single source of collimated light to form a plurality of collimated beams, that illuminate the photomonomer in the reservoir, through the mask, from a corresponding plurality of directions, to form a micro-truss structure including a plurality of self-guided waveguide members.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2016Publication date: April 26, 2018Inventors: Sophia S. Yang, Alan J. Jacobsen, Joanna A. Kolodziejska, Robert E. Doty, William Carter, Jacob M. Hundley
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Publication number: 20180111881Abstract: A precursor material is provided for additive manufacturing of a low-density, high-porosity ceramic part. The precursor material comprises a body of refractory fibers and a binder in admixture with the body of refractory fibers. The precursor material further comprises a viscosity control additive in admixture with the binder and the body of refractory fibers to provide an overall mixture with a viscosity between about 0.3 centipoise and about 150,000 centipoise. The overall mixture can be extruded through a nozzle to manufacture the low-density, high porosity ceramic part. The precursor material is produced by obtaining a refractory fiber slurry, and adding a viscosity control additive to the slurry to provide the slurry with a viscosity that is suitable for extrusion through a nozzle to manufacture a low-density, high-porosity ceramic part.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2016Publication date: April 26, 2018Inventors: Randall Schubert, Brennan Yahata, Joanna Kolodziejska, Stephen E. Lehman, Vann Heng
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Patent number: 9803283Abstract: A method for electroless deposition of aluminum on a substrate includes: activating the substrate; providing an aluminum ionic liquid; adding a reducing agent and an additive to the aluminum ionic liquid to form an electroless plating composition, wherein the additive may include a catalyst, an alloying element, or a combination thereof; and immersing the substrate in the electroless plating composition to have an aluminum layer deposited on the substrate. An article includes the electroless deposited aluminum layer.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2014Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: HRL Laboratories, LLCInventors: John H. Martin, Joanna A. Kolodziejska, John J. Vajo, Jason A. Graetz, Christopher S. Roper
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Patent number: 9719176Abstract: Thermal barrier materials are provided that possess low heat capacity and low thermal conductivity, while at the same time, high structural integrity and robustness. In some embodiments, the disclosed coating comprises metal-containing spheres that are sintered or glued together and/or embedded in a matrix. The coating has at least 60% void volume fraction and closed porosity. The coating thickness is from 50 microns to 500 microns, and the metal spheres have an average diameter that is from about 5% to about 30% of the coating thickness. In some embodiments, the metal spheres have an average diameter that is 4-10 times smaller than the coating thickness. Thermal barrier materials with these coatings can be beneficial in engine applications, for example.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2014Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Assignee: HRL Laboratories, LLCInventors: Tobias A. Schaedler, Adam F. Gross, Andrew P. Nowak, John A. Martin, Joanna A. Kolodziejska
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Patent number: 9405192Abstract: A method for fabricating a radiation-cured structure is provided. The method includes the steps of providing a first radiation-sensitive material and a second radiation-sensitive material adjacent the first radiation-sensitive material. The first radiation-sensitive material has a first sensitivity. The second radiation-sensitive material has the first sensitivity and a second sensitivity different from the first sensitivity. At least one mask is placed between at least one radiation source and the first and second radiation-sensitive materials. The mask has a plurality of substantially radiation-transparent apertures. The first and second radiation-sensitive materials are then exposed to a plurality of radiation beams through the radiation-transparent apertures in the mask to form a first construct in the first radiation-sensitive material and a second construct in the second radiation-sensitive material. The first construct and the second construct cooperate to form the radiation-cured structure.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2011Date of Patent: August 2, 2016Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Jeffrey A. Rock, Gerald W. Fly, Yeh-Hung Lai, Keith E. Newman, Alan J. Jacobsen, William B. Carter, Peter D. Brewer, Hung D. Nguyen, Joanna A. Kolodziejska
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Publication number: 20160194762Abstract: Thermal barrier materials are provided that possess low heat capacity and low thermal conductivity, while at the same time, high structural integrity and robustness. In some embodiments, the disclosed coating comprises metal-containing spheres that are sintered or glued together and/or embedded in a matrix. The coating has at least 60% void volume fraction and closed porosity. The coating thickness is from 50 microns to 500 microns, and the metal spheres have an average diameter that is from about 5% to about 30% of the coating thickness. In some embodiments, the metal spheres have an average diameter that is 4-10 times smaller than the coating thickness. Thermal barrier materials with these coatings can be beneficial in engine applications, for example.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2014Publication date: July 7, 2016Inventors: Tobias A. SCHAEDLER, Adam F. GROSS, Andrew P. NOWAK, John A. MARTIN, Joanna A. KOLODZIEJSKA
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Patent number: 9356306Abstract: A fuel cell component includes a first fluid distribution layer, a second fluid distribution layer, a cap layer, a third fluid distribution layer, and a pair of fluid diffusion medium layers. The individual layers are polymeric, mechanically integrated, and formed from a radiation-sensitive material. The first fluid distribution layer, the second fluid distribution layer, the cap layer, the third fluid distribution layer, and the pair of fluid diffusion medium layers are coated with an electrically conductive material. A pair of the fuel cell components may be arranged in a stack with a membrane electrode assembly therebetween to form a fuel cell.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2014Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Jeffrey A. Rock, Steven G. Goebel, Gerald W. Fly, Alan J. Jacobsen, Joanna A. Kolodziejska, Hung D. Nguyen
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Publication number: 20140186749Abstract: A fuel cell component includes a first fluid distribution layer, a second fluid distribution layer, a cap layer, a third fluid distribution layer, and a pair of fluid diffusion medium layers. The individual layers are polymeric, mechanically integrated, and formed from a radiation-sensitive material. The first fluid distribution layer, the second fluid distribution layer, the cap layer, the third fluid distribution layer, and the pair of fluid diffusion medium layers are coated with an electrically conductive material. A pair of the fuel cell components may be arranged in a stack with a membrane electrode assembly therebetween to form a fuel cell.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2014Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Jeffrey A. Rock, Steven G. Goebel, Gerald W. Fly, Alan J. Jacobsen, Joanna A. Kolodziejska, Hung D. Nguyen
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Patent number: 8703351Abstract: A fuel cell component includes a first fluid distribution layer, a second fluid distribution layer, a cap layer, a third fluid distribution layer, and a pair of fluid diffusion medium layers. The individual layers are polymeric, mechanically integrated, and formed from a radiation-sensitive material. The first fluid distribution layer, the second fluid distribution layer, the cap layer, the third fluid distribution layer, and the pair of fluid diffusion medium layers are coated with an electrically conductive material. A pair of the fuel cell components may be arranged in a stack with a membrane electrode assembly therebetween to form a fuel cell.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2011Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Jeffrey A. Rock, Steven G. Goebel, Gerald W. Fly, Alan J. Jacobsen, Joanna A. Kolodziejska, Hung D. Nguyen
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Patent number: 8663539Abstract: A three-dimensional micro-truss structure includes: a plurality of first struts extending along a first direction; a plurality of second struts extending along a second direction; a plurality of third struts extending along a third direction; and a plurality of fourth struts extending along a fourth direction, wherein the first, second, third, and fourth struts interpenetrate one another at a plurality of nodes and wherein at least one of the first, second, and third directions extends at a non-perpendicular angle with respect to a plane, the plane being substantially perpendicular to the fourth direction.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2012Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: HRL Laboratories, LLCInventors: Joanna A. Kolodziejska, Alan J. Jacobsen