Patents by Inventor Matthew X. Yao

Matthew X. Yao 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: 9051631
    Abstract: A wear- and corrosion-resistant alloy, and related application method, where the alloy has by approximate weight %, C 0.12-0.7, Cr 20-30, Mo 7-15, Ni 1-4, and Co balance, wherein the alloy further contains one or more carbide-former elements from the group consisting of Ti, Zr, Hf, V, Nb, and Ta in a cumulative concentration to stoichiometrically offset between about 30% and about 90% of the C in the alloy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: Kennametal Inc.
    Inventors: James B. C. Wu, Matthew X. Yao
  • Publication number: 20140057122
    Abstract: An alloy for imparting wear- and corrosion-resistance to a metal component wherein the alloy comprises between about 0.12 wt % and about 0.7 wt % C, between about 20 wt % and about 30 wt % Cr, between about 10 wt % and about 15 wt % Mo, between about 1 wt % and about 4 wt % Ni, and balance of Co.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: KENNAMETAL INC.
    Inventors: James B. C. Wu, Volker Hellinger, Matthew X. Yao
  • Patent number: 8603264
    Abstract: A method for imparting wear- and corrosion-resistance to a metal component comprising overlaying the component with a ductile Co-based alloy comprising between about 0.12 wt % and about 0.7 wt % C, between about 20 wt % and about 30 wt % Cr, between about 10 wt % and about 15 wt % Mo, between about 1 wt % and about 4 wt % Ni, and balance of Co, without forming cracks during the alloy's solidification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Kennametal Inc.
    Inventors: James B. C. Wu, Volker Hellinger, Matthew X. Yao
  • Publication number: 20100209286
    Abstract: A wear- and corrosion-resistant alloy, and related application method, where the alloy has by approximate weight %, C 0.12-0.7, Cr 20-30, Mo 7-15, Ni 1-4, and Co balance, wherein the alloy further contains one or more carbide-former elements from the group consisting of Ti, Zr, Hf, V, Nb, and Ta in a cumulative concentration to stoichiometrically offset between about 30% and about 90% of the C in the alloy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2008
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Applicant: DELORO STELLITE HOLDINGS CORPORATION
    Inventors: James B. C. Wu, Matthew X. Yao
  • Patent number: 7572408
    Abstract: A Co—Mo—Cr Co-based alloy and overlay for wear and corrosion applications. The Mo:Si ratio is between about 15:1 and about 22:1 for enhanced ductility with a Laves phase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: Deloro Stellite Holdings Corporation
    Inventors: James B. C. Wu, Matthew X. Yao
  • Publication number: 20080193675
    Abstract: A method for imparting wear- and corrosion-resistance to a metal component comprising overlaying the component with a ductile Co-based alloy comprising between about 0.12 wt % and about 0.7 wt % C, between about 20 wt % and about 30 wt % Cr, between about 10 wt % and about 15 wt % Mo, between about 1 wt % and about 4 wt % Ni, and balance of Co, without forming cracks during the alloy's solidification.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2007
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Applicant: DELORO STELLITE HOLDINGS CORPORATION
    Inventors: James B.C. Wu, Volker Hellinger, Matthew X. Yao
  • Patent number: 6863990
    Abstract: Enhancing wear and corrosion resistance of an industrial component by depositing a Ni-based alloy coating having a thickness of at least about 50 microns onto a surface of the industrial component by high velocity oxyfuel propulsion of a Ni-based alloy powder containing a) Cr, b) from about 15 to about 25 wt % Mo, c) no more than about 1 wt % Fe, and d) no more than about 1 wt % elements having an atomic number greater than 42. A Ni-based alloy powder for HVOF deposition containing a) Cr, b) from about 15 to about 25 wt % Mo, c) no more than about 1 wt % Fe, and d) no more than about 1 wt % elements having an atomic number greater than 42. A Ni-based coating on an industrial component having enhanced corrosion and wear resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2005
    Assignee: Deloro Stellite Holdings Corporation
    Inventors: James B. C. Wu, Matthew X. Yao
  • Patent number: 6852176
    Abstract: A Co-based alloy comprising 13-16 wt % Cr, 20-30 wt % Mo, 2.2-3.2 wt % Si, and balance Co, with a Cr:Si ratio of between about 4.5 and about 7.5, a Mo:Si ratio of between about 9 and about 15, wear resistance, and corrosion resistance in both oxidizing and reducing acids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2005
    Assignee: Deloro Stellite Holdings Corporation
    Inventors: James B. C. Wu, Matthew X. Yao
  • Publication number: 20040219354
    Abstract: Enhancing wear and corrosion resistance of an industrial component by depositing a Ni-based alloy coating having a thickness of at least about 50 microns onto a surface of the industrial component by high velocity oxyfuel propulsion of a Ni-based alloy powder containing a) Cr, b) from about 15 to about 25 wt % Mo, c) no more than about 1 wt % Fe, and d) no more than about 1 wt % elements having an atomic number greater than 42. A Ni-based alloy powder for HVOF deposition containing a) Cr, b) from about 15 to about 25 wt % Mo, c) no more than about 1 wt % Fe, and d) no more than about 1 wt % elements having an atomic number greater than 42. A Ni-based coating on an industrial component having enhanced corrosion and wear resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2003
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Applicant: Deloro Stellite Company
    Inventors: James B. C. Wu, Matthew X. Yao
  • Publication number: 20040057863
    Abstract: A Co-based alloy comprising 13-16 wt % Cr, 20-30 wt % Mo, 2.2-3.2 wt % Si, and balance Co, with a Cr:Si ratio of between about 4.5 and about 7.5, a Mo:Si ratio of between about 9 and about 15, wear resistance, and corrosion resistance in both oxidizing and reducing acids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2003
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Inventors: James B. C. Wu, Matthew X. Yao
  • Publication number: 20040011435
    Abstract: A Co-based alloy comprising 13-16 wt % Cr, 20-30 wt % Mo, 2.2-3.2 wt % Si, and balance Co, with a Cr:Si ratio of between about 4.5 and about 7.5, a Mo:Si ratio of between about 9 and about 15, wear resistance, and corrosion resistance in both oxidizing and reducing acids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2003
    Publication date: January 22, 2004
    Inventors: James B. C. Wu, Matthew X. Yao