Patents by Inventor John Cahalen

John Cahalen 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: 11634831
    Abstract: Coated articles and methods for applying coatings are described. In some cases, the coating can exhibit desirable properties and characteristics such as durability, corrosion resistance, and high conductivity. The articles may be coated, for example, using an electrodeposition process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: Xtalic Corporation
    Inventors: John Cahalen, Alan C. Lund, Christopher A. Schuh
  • Publication number: 20210388518
    Abstract: Articles and methods for depositing iron alloy coatings onto metal wires for wireless recharging devices are generally described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2021
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Applicant: Xtalic Corporation
    Inventors: John Cahalen, Stephen G. Lucas, Robert D. Hilty
  • Publication number: 20200381931
    Abstract: Articles and methods for forming a layer of an iron oxide compound on a metal wire are generally described. The wire may be useful for wireless battery recharging devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2019
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Applicant: Xtalic Corporation
    Inventors: Robert D. Hilty, Joshua Garth Abbott, Stephen Lucas, John Cahalen, Alyssa Ann Kelley
  • Publication number: 20200232111
    Abstract: Coated articles and methods for applying coatings are described. In some cases, the coating can exhibit desirable properties and characteristics such as durability, corrosion resistance, and high conductivity. The articles may be coated, for example, using an electrodeposition process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2019
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Applicant: Xtalic Corporation
    Inventors: John Cahalen, Alan C. Lund, Christopher A. Schuh
  • Publication number: 20200115815
    Abstract: Coated articles, electrodeposition baths, and related systems are described. The article may include a base material and a coating comprising silver formed thereon. In some embodiments, the coating comprises a silver-based alloy, such as a silver-tungsten alloy. The coating can exhibit desirable properties and characteristics such as durability (e.g., wear), hardness, corrosion resistance, and high conductivity, which may be beneficial, for example, in electrical and/or electronic applications. In some cases, the coating may be applied using an electrodeposition process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2019
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Applicant: Xtalic Corporation
    Inventors: Nazila Dadvand, John D'Urso, Jonathan C. Trenkle, Alan C. Lund, John Cahalen
  • Publication number: 20190074121
    Abstract: Magnets including a coating and related methods are described herein. The coating may include an aluminum layer. The aluminum layer may be formed in an electroplating process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2018
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Applicant: Xtalic Corporation
    Inventors: Samuel R. Cross, Robert D. Hilty, Anne L. Testoni, John Cahalen
  • Publication number: 20180163315
    Abstract: Coated articles, electrodeposition baths, and related systems are described. The article may include a base material and a coating comprising silver formed thereon. In some embodiments, the coating comprises a silver-based alloy, such as a silver-tungsten alloy. The coating can exhibit desirable properties and characteristics such as durability (e.g., wear), hardness, corrosion resistance, and high conductivity, which may be beneficial, for example, in electrical and/or electronic applications. In some cases, the coating may be applied using an electrodeposition process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2017
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Applicant: Xtalic Corporation
    Inventors: Nazila Dadvand, John D'Urso, Jonathan C. Trenkle, Alan C. Lund, John Cahalen
  • Publication number: 20180163314
    Abstract: Coated articles and methods for applying coatings are described. In some cases, the coating can exhibit desirable properties and characteristics such as durability, corrosion resistance, and high conductivity. The articles may be coated, for example, using an electrodeposition process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2017
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Applicant: Xtalic Corporation
    Inventors: John Cahalen, Alan C. Lund, Christopher A. Schuh
  • Publication number: 20180056630
    Abstract: Coated articles and methods for applying coatings are described. The article may include a base material and a coating comprising silver formed thereon. In some embodiments, the coating comprises a silver-based alloy, such as a silver-tungsten alloy. The coating may, in some instances, include at least two layers. For example, the coating may include a first layer comprising a silver-based alloy and a second layer comprising a precious metal. The coating can exhibit desirable properties and characteristics such as durability (e.g., wear), hardness, corrosion resistance, and high conductivity, which may be beneficial, for example, in electrical and/or electronic applications. In some cases, the coating may be applied using an electrodeposition process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: Xtalic Corporation
    Inventors: Nazila Dadvand, Christopher A. Schuh, Alan C. Lund, Jonathan C. Trenkle, John Cahalen
  • Patent number: 9765438
    Abstract: Coated articles and methods for applying coatings are described. In some cases, the coating can exhibit desirable properties and characteristics such as durability, corrosion resistance, and high conductivity. The articles may be coated, for example, using an electrodeposition process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: Xtalic Corporation
    Inventors: John Cahalen, Alan C. Lund, Christopher A. Schuh
  • Publication number: 20170253008
    Abstract: Articles including a multi-layer coating and methods for applying coatings are described herein. The article may include a substrate on which the multi-layer coating is formed. In some embodiments, the coating includes multiple metallic layers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Applicant: Xtalic Corporation
    Inventors: John Cahalen, Kathy Bui, Peteris Griffiths, Alan C. Lund, Samuel R. Cross, Anne L. Testoni
  • Publication number: 20170253983
    Abstract: Articles including a nickel-free coating and methods for applying coatings are described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Applicant: Xtalic Corporation
    Inventors: John Cahalen, Kathy Bui, Zheng Zhou, Alan C. Lund
  • Patent number: 9694562
    Abstract: Coated articles and methods for applying coatings are described. The article may include a base material and a coating comprising silver formed thereon. In some embodiments, the coating comprises a silver-based alloy, such as a silver-tungsten alloy. The coating may, in some instances, include at least two layers. For example, the coating may include a first layer comprising a silver-based alloy and a second layer comprising a precious metal. The coating can exhibit desirable properties and characteristics such as durability (e.g., wear), hardness, corrosion resistance, and high conductivity, which may be beneficial, for example, in electrical and/or electronic applications. In some cases, the coating may be applied using an electrodeposition process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: Xtalic Corporation
    Inventors: Nazila Dadvand, Christopher A. Schuh, Alan C. Lund, Jonathan C. Trenkle, John Cahalen
  • Patent number: 9631293
    Abstract: Electrodeposition baths, systems and methods are provided. In some embodiments, the baths, systems and methods are used to deposit metal alloy coatings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Xtalic Corporation
    Inventors: Alan C. Lund, Nazila Dadvand, John Cahalen, Daniel J. Montville
  • Publication number: 20170016130
    Abstract: Electrodeposition methods and coated articles (e.g., electrical connectors) are described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Applicant: Xtalic Corporation
    Inventors: Anne L. Testoni, Darci Silva, John Cahalen, Peteris Griffiths, Michael Peritz, Jonathan Brunell, Marina Kaufman, Susan C. Woods
  • Patent number: 9074294
    Abstract: Coated articles and methods for applying coatings are described. In some cases, the coating can exhibit desirable properties and characteristics such as durability, corrosion resistance, and high conductivity. The articles may be coated, for example, using an electrodeposition process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: Xtalic Corporation
    Inventors: John Cahalen, Alan C. Lund, Christopher A. Schuh
  • Patent number: 8936857
    Abstract: Coated articles and methods for applying coatings are described. The article may include a base material and a coating comprising silver formed thereon. In some embodiments, the coating comprises a silver-based alloy, such as a silver-tungsten alloy. The coating may, in some instances, include at least two layers. For example, the coating may include a first layer comprising a silver-based alloy and a second layer comprising a precious metal. The coating can exhibit desirable properties and characteristics such as durability (e.g., wear), hardness, corrosion resistance, and high conductivity, which may be beneficial, for example, in electrical and/or electronic applications. In some cases, the coating may be applied using an electrodeposition process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: Xtalic Corporation
    Inventors: Nazila Dadvand, Christopher A. Schuh, Alan C. Lund, Jonathan C. Trenkle, John Cahalen
  • Publication number: 20150010778
    Abstract: Coated articles and methods for applying coatings are described. In some cases, the coating can exhibit desirable properties and characteristics such as durability, corrosion resistance, and high conductivity. The articles may be coated, for example, using an electrodeposition process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2014
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Applicant: Xtalic Corporation
    Inventors: John Cahalen, Alan C. Lund, Christopher A. Schuh
  • Publication number: 20150004434
    Abstract: Coated articles and methods for applying coatings including a rhodium layer are described. In some cases, the coating can exhibit desirable properties and characteristics such as durability, corrosion resistance, and high conductivity. The articles may be coated, for example, using an electrodeposition process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2013
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Applicant: Xtalic Corporation
    Inventors: Trevor Goodrich, John Cahalen, Alan C. Lund, Christopher A. Schuh
  • Publication number: 20140262798
    Abstract: Electrodeposition methods for use with printed circuit boards and other articles are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: John Cahalen, Jacob Sylvester, Donald M. Baskin, Stephen Lucas, Allen Jones