Patents by Inventor Maximilien Launey

Maximilien Launey 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: 11905582
    Abstract: Ni—Cr—Nb—P—B alloys optionally bearing Si and metallic glasses formed from said alloys are disclosed, where the alloys have a critical rod diameter of at least 5 mm and the metallic glasses demonstrate a notch toughness of at least 96 MPa m1/2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Glassimetal Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Jong Hyun Na, Kyung-Hee Han, Maximilien Launey, Marios D. Demetriou, William L. Johnson
  • Patent number: 10801093
    Abstract: Pd—Cu—P metallic glass-forming alloy compositions and metallic glasses comprising at least one of Ag, Au, and Fe are provided, wherein the alloys demonstrate improved glass forming ability, as compared to Pd—Cu—P alloys free of Ag, Au, and Fe, and are capable of forming metallic glass rods with diameters in excess of 3 mm, and in some embodiments 26 mm or larger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: GlassiMetal Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Jong Hyun Na, Marios D. Demetriou, Maximilien Launey, William L. Johnson
  • Patent number: 10458008
    Abstract: The disclosure is directed to Zr—Co—Ni—Al alloys that optionally comprise Ti and are capable of forming metallic glasses having a combination of high glass forming ability and high reflectivity. Compositional regions in the Zr—Co—Ni—Al and Zr—Ti—Co—Ni—Al alloys are disclosed where the metallic glass-forming alloys demonstrate a high glass forming ability while the metallic glasses formed from the alloys exhibit a high reflectivity. The metallic glass-forming alloys demonstrate a critical plate thickness of at least 2 mm, while the metallic glasses formed from the alloys demonstrate a CIELAB L* value of at least 78.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: GlassiMetal Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Jong Hyun Na, Kyung-Hee Han, Glenn Garrett, Maximilien Launey, Marios D. Demetriou, William L. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20190218649
    Abstract: Ni—Cr—Nb—P—B alloys optionally bearing Si and metallic glasses formed from said alloys are disclosed, where the alloys have a critical rod diameter of at least 5 mm and the metallic glasses demonstrate a notch toughness of at least 96 MPa m1/2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2018
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Inventors: Jong Hyun Na, Kyung-Hee Han, Maximilien Launey, Marios D. Demetriou, William L. Johnson
  • Patent number: 10287663
    Abstract: The disclosure is directed to Ni—P—Si alloys bearing Mn and optionally Cr, Mo, Nb, and Ta that are capable of forming a metallic glass, and more particularly demonstrate critical rod diameters for glass formation greater than 1 mm and as large as 5 mm or larger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignees: Glassimetal Technology, Inc., Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Jong Hyun Na, Danielle Duggins, Oscar Abarca, Maximilien Launey, Marios D. Demetriou, William L. Johnson
  • Patent number: 10161018
    Abstract: The disclosure provides Pt—P metallic glass-forming alloys and metallic glasses comprising at least two of Ni, Pd, Ag, and Au and optionally Si as well as potentially other elements, where the weight fraction of Pt is between 74 and 91 percent, and where the at least two of Ni, Pd, Ag, and Au contribute to increase the critical rod diameter of the alloy in relation to a Pt—P alloy free of Ni, Pd, Ag, and Au or a Pt—P alloy comprising only one of these elements. In embodiments where the PT850 hallmark is satisfied, alloys according to the disclosure are capable of forming metallic glass rods with diameters in excess of 3 mm, and in some embodiments 30 mm or larger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignees: Glassimetal Technology, Inc., Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Jong Hyun Na, Kyung-Hee Han, Maximilien Launey, Marios D. Demetriou, William L. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20180312949
    Abstract: The disclosure is directed to Zr—Co—Ni—Al alloys that optionally comprise Ti and are capable of forming metallic glasses having a combination of high glass forming ability and high reflectivity. Compositional regions in the Zr—Co—Ni—Al and Zr—Ti—Co—Ni—Al alloys are disclosed where the metallic glass-forming alloys demonstrate a high glass forming ability while the metallic glasses formed from the alloys exhibit a high reflectivity. The metallic glass-forming alloys demonstrate a critical plate thickness of at least 2 mm, while the metallic glasses formed from the alloys demonstrate a CIELAB L* value of at least 78.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2018
    Publication date: November 1, 2018
    Applicant: GlassiMetal Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Jong Hyun Na, Kyung-Hee Han, Glenn Garrett, Maximilien Launey, Marios D. Demetriou, William L. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20180258516
    Abstract: Ni—Cr—Nb—P—B alloys optionally bearing Si and metallic glasses formed from said alloys are disclosed, where the alloys have a critical rod diameter of at least 5 mm and the metallic glasses demonstrate a notch toughness of at least 96 MPa m1/2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Jong Hyun Na, Kyung-Hee Han, Maximilien Launey, Marios D. Demetriou, William L. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20180223404
    Abstract: The disclosure provides Pd—Cu—P metallic glass-forming alloys and metallic glasses comprising at least one of Ag, Au, and Fe, where the alloys are capable of forming metallic glass rods with diameters in excess of 3 mm, and in some embodiments 26 mm or larger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2018
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Applicant: GlassiMetal Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Jong Hyun Na, Marios D. Demetriou, Maximilien Launey, William L. Johnson
  • Patent number: 10036087
    Abstract: The disclosure provides Pt—Cu—P glass-forming alloys bearing at least one of B, Ag, and Au, where each of B, Ag, and Au can contribute to improve the glass forming ability of the alloy in relation to the alloy that is free of these elements. The alloys are capable of forming metallic glass rods with diameters in excess of 3 mm, and in some embodiments 50 mm or larger. The alloys and metallic glasses can satisfy platinum jewelry hallmarks PT750, PT800, PT850, and PT900.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignees: Glassimetal Technology, Inc., Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Jong Hyun Na, Marios D. Demetriou, Oscar Abarca, Maximilien Launey, William L. Johnson, Glenn Garrett, Danielle Duggins, Chase Crewdson, Kyung-Hee Han
  • Patent number: 10000834
    Abstract: Ni—Cr—Nb—P—B alloys and metallic glasses are provided, where Nb and B are varied such as to achieve alloys with good glass forming ability that form metallic glasses which may exhibit unexpectedly high strength and/or high thermal stability of the supercooled liquid. Specifically, the alloys of the current disclosure are capable of forming metallic glasses and have critical rod diameters of at least 3 mm, while the metallic glasses exhibit yield strength greater than 2550 MPa and stability of the supercooled liquid of at least 45° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignees: Glassimetal Technology, Inc., Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Jong Hyun Na, Maximilien Launey, Danielle Duggins, Oscar Abarca, Marios D. Demetriou, William L. Johnson
  • Patent number: 9957596
    Abstract: Ni—Fe, Ni—Co, and Ni—Cu-based bulk metallic glass forming alloys are provided. The alloys have critical rod diameters of at least 1 mm and in some instances at least 11 mm. The alloys have composition according to Ni(100-a-b-c-d-e)XaCrbNbcPdBe, wherein X is at least one of Fe, Co, and Cu, the atomic percent X (Fe and/or Co and/or Cu) ranges from 0.5 to 30, the atomic percent of Cr ranges from 2 to 15, the atomic percent of Nb ranges from 1 to 5, the atomic percent of P ranges from 14 to 19, the atomic percent of B ranges from 1 to 5, and the balance is Ni.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignees: Glassimetal Technology, Inc., Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Jong Hyun Na, Chase Crewdson, Oscar Abarca, Danielle Duggins, Maximilien Launey, Marios D. Demetriou, William L. Johnson
  • Patent number: 9863024
    Abstract: A Ni-based bulk metallic glass forming alloy is provided. The alloy includes Ni(100-a-b-c-d)CraNbbPcBd, where an atomic percent of chromium (Cr) a ranges from 3 to 13, an atomic percent of niobium (Nb) b is determined by x?y*a, where x ranges from 3.8 to 4.2 and y ranges from 0.11 to 0.14, an atomic percent of phosphorus (P) c ranges from 16.25 to 17, an atomic percent of boron (B) d ranges from 2.75 to 3.5, and the balance is nickel (Ni), and where the alloy is capable of forming a metallic glass object having a lateral dimension of at least 6 mm, where the metallic glass has a stress intensity factor at crack initiation when measured on a 3 mm diameter rod containing a notch with length between 1 and 2 mm and root radius between 0.1 and 0.15 mm, the stress intensity factor being at least 70 MPa m1/2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignees: Glassimetal Technology, Inc., Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Jong Hyun Na, Michael Floyd, Marios D. Demetriou, William L. Johnson, Glenn Garrett, Maximilien Launey
  • Patent number: 9863025
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to Ni—P—B alloys and glasses containing small fractions of Nb and Ta and optionally Mn. Over a specific range, the alloys are capable of forming bulk metallic glasses having critical casting thickness in excess of 1 mm. In one embodiment, compositions with a Mn content of between 3 and 4 atomic percent, Nb content of about 3 atomic percent, B content of about 3 atomic percent, and P content of about 16.5 atomic percent, where the balance in Ni, were capable of forming bulk metallic glass rods with diameters as large as 5 mm or larger. In another embodiment, Ni-based compositions with a Mn content of between 5 and 7 atomic percent, Ta content of between 1 and 2 atomic percent, B content of about 3 atomic percent, and P content of about 16.5 atomic percent, where the balance in Ni, were capable of forming bulk metallic glass rods with diameters as large as 5 mm or larger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignees: Glassimetal Technology, Inc., Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Jong Hyun Na, Danielle Duggins, Michael Floyd, Glenn Garrett, Maximilien Launey, Marios D. Demetriou, William L. Johnson
  • Patent number: 9816166
    Abstract: The disclosure is directed to Ni—P—B alloys bearing Mn and optionally Cr and Mo that are capable of forming a metallic glass, and more particularly metallic glass rods with diameters at least 1 mm and as large as 5 mm or larger. The disclosure is further directed to Ni—Mn—Cr—Mo—P—B alloys capable of demonstrating a good combination of glass forming ability, strength, toughness, bending ductility, and corrosion resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: Glassimetal Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Jong Hyun Na, Michael Floyd, Marios D. Demetriou, William L. Johnson, Glenn Garrett, Maximilien Launey, Danielle Duggins
  • Publication number: 20170152587
    Abstract: Ni—Co—Cr—Ta—P—B alloys and metallic glasses with controlled ranges are provided. The alloys demonstrate a combination of good glass forming ability, high toughness, and high stability of the supercooled liquid. The disclosed alloys are capable of forming metallic glass rods of diameters at least 3 mm and up to about 8 mm or greater. Certain alloys with good glass forming ability also have high notch toughness approaching 100 MPa m1/2, and stability of the supercooled liquid approaching 60° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2014
    Publication date: June 1, 2017
    Inventors: Jong Hyun Na, Oscar Abarca, Chase Crewdson, Maximilien Launey, Marios D. Demetriou, William L. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20170088933
    Abstract: Surface treatment methods for Ni-based metallic glasses are provided that promote passivation and decrease the amount of Ni released when the Ni-based metallic glass is exposed to a saline containing environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2016
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Inventors: Maximilien Launey, Marios D. Demetriou, Glenn Garrett, Jong Hyun Na, William L. Johnson
  • Patent number: 9534283
    Abstract: Ni—Fe—Si—B and Ni—Fe—Si—B—P metallic glass forming alloys and metallic glasses are provided. Metallic glass rods with diameters of at least one, up to three millimeters, or more can be formed from the disclosed alloys. The disclosed metallic glasses demonstrate high yield strength combined with high corrosion resistance, while for a relatively high Fe contents the metallic glasses are ferromagnetic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: Glassimental Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Jong Hyun Na, Michael Floyd, Marios D. Demetriou, William L. Johnson, Glenn Garrett, Maximilien Launey
  • Publication number: 20160340758
    Abstract: The disclosure provides Pt—P metallic glass-forming alloys and metallic glasses comprising at least two of Ni, Pd, Ag, and Au and optionally Si as well as potentially other elements, where the weight fraction of Pt is between 74 and 91 percent, and where the at least two of Ni, Pd, Ag, and Au contribute to increase the critical rod diameter of the alloy in relation to a Pt—P alloy free of Ni, Pd, Ag, and Au or a Pt—P alloy comprising only one of these elements. In embodiments where the PT850 hallmark is satisfied, alloys according to the disclosure are capable of forming metallic glass rods with diameters in excess of 3 mm, and in some embodiments 30 mm or larger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventors: Jong Hyun Na, Kyung-Hee Han, Maximilien Launey, Marios D. Demetriou, William L. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20160090644
    Abstract: Ni—Co—Cr—Ta—P—B alloys and metallic glasses with controlled ranges are provided. The alloys demonstrate a combination of good glass forming ability, high toughness, and high stability of the supercooled liquid. The disclosed alloys are capable of forming metallic glass rods of diameters at least 3 mm and up to about 8 mm or greater. Certain alloys with good glass forming ability also have high notch toughness approaching 100 MPa m1/2, and stability of the supercooled liquid approaching 60° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2014
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Inventors: Jong Hyun Na, Oscar Abarca, Chase Crewdson, Maximilien Launey, Marios D. Demetriou, William L. Johnson