Patents by Inventor Michael Kanik

Michael Kanik 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).

  • Multi step processing method for the fabrication of complex articles made of metallic glasses
    Patent number: 10047420
    Abstract: In one embodiment, the invention provides a process for thermoplastic forming of a metallic glass. For example, in one embodiment, the invention provides a process for thermoplastic forming of a metallic glass ribbons having a thickness of between about 50 to about 200 microns. Related articles of manufacture and processes for customizing articles in accordance with the process as described herein are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Assignee: YALE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Jan Schroers, Thomas M. Hodges, Michael Kanik, Punnathat Bordeenithikasem
  • Method and System for Fabricating Bulk Metallic Glass Sheets
    Publication number: 20160346819
    Abstract: This invention describes a method and hardware of how to deform metallic glasses under low force and stabilized conditions to fabricate thin and large area metallic glass sheets. It is based on a combination of thermoplastic rolling and stretching and typically combined with a pre-heating method. The predominant mode of deformation is dependent on the BMG conditions such as thickness, viscosity, and crystallization time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2014
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: Jan Schroers, Ze Liu, Michael Kanik, Wen Chen, Punnathat Bordeenithikasem, Rodrigo Miguel Ojeda Mota, Jittisa Ketkaew, Ning Li
  • MULTI STEP PROCESSING METHOD FOR THE FABRICATION OF COMPLEX ARTICLES MADE OF METALLIC GLASSES
    Publication number: 20150068648
    Abstract: In one embodiment, the invention provides a process for thermoplastic forming of a metallic glass. For example, in one embodiment, the invention provides a process for thermoplastic forming of a metallic glass ribbons having a thickness of between about 50 to about 200 microns. Related articles of manufacture and processes for customizing articles in accordance with the process as described herein are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Inventors: Jan Schroers, Thomas M. Hodges, Michael Kanik, Punnathal Bordeenithikasem