Patents by Inventor Robert D. Hilty
Robert D. Hilty 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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Publication number: 20230002859Abstract: Platinum-based alloys comprising a second element are generally described. In some embodiments, the platinum-based alloy may comprise a third element.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2021Publication date: January 5, 2023Applicant: Xtalic CorporationInventors: Robert D. Hilty, Evgeniya Freydina, Jeffrey C. Monroe, Malik M. Wagih
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Patent number: 11247434Abstract: Articles including a layer comprising nickel and chromium as well as related methods are described herein.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2020Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Assignee: Xtalic CorporationInventors: Robert D. Hilty, Evgeniya Freydina, Joshua Garth Abbott
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Publication number: 20210388518Abstract: Articles and methods for depositing iron alloy coatings onto metal wires for wireless recharging devices are generally described.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2021Publication date: December 16, 2021Applicant: Xtalic CorporationInventors: John Cahalen, Stephen G. Lucas, Robert D. Hilty
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Publication number: 20210291491Abstract: Articles including a multi-layer electrical contact and methods for applying the contact to a substrate are described herein. The article may include a substrate on which the multi-layer electrical contact is formed. In some embodiments, the electrical contact includes multiple metallic layers.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2021Publication date: September 23, 2021Applicant: Xtalic CorporationInventors: Robert D. Hilty, Evgeniya Freydina, Marina Kaufman
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Publication number: 20210207248Abstract: Nickel-gold alloys and methods of forming the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2020Publication date: July 8, 2021Applicant: Xtalic CorporationInventors: Robert D. Hilty, Evgeniya Freydina, Robert Legg
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Patent number: 11021803Abstract: Electrodeposition bath compositions, additives, and maintenance methods are described. In one embodiment, an electrodeposition bath includes at least a first metal ionic species that reacts with a second metal ionic species to maintain either the first and/or second metal ionic species in a desired oxidation state for electrodeposition.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2019Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Assignee: Xtalic CorporationInventors: Evgeniya Freydina, Joshua Garth Abbott, Michelle Lee Houle, Robert D. Hilty
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Publication number: 20200381931Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2019Publication date: December 3, 2020Applicant: Xtalic CorporationInventors: Robert D. Hilty, Joshua Garth Abbott, Stephen Lucas, John Cahalen, Alyssa Ann Kelley
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Publication number: 20200338858Abstract: Articles including a layer comprising nickel and chromium as well as related methods are described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2020Publication date: October 29, 2020Applicant: Xtalic CorporationInventors: Robert D. Hilty, Evgeniya Freydina, Joshua Garth Abbott
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Publication number: 20200251241Abstract: An electrical contact comprising a layer of a dark electrically conductive finish layer is generally described.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2020Publication date: August 6, 2020Applicant: Xtalic CorporationInventors: Evgeniya Freydina, Robert D. Hilty
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Publication number: 20200010969Abstract: Electrodeposition bath compositions, additives, and maintenance methods are described. In one embodiment, an electrodeposition bath includes at least a first metal ionic species that reacts with a second metal ionic species to maintain either the first and/or second metal ionic species in a desired oxidation state for electrodeposition.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2019Publication date: January 9, 2020Applicant: Xtalic CorporationInventors: Evgeniya Freydina, Joshua Garth Abbott, Michelle Lee Houle, Robert D. Hilty
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Publication number: 20190074121Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2018Publication date: March 7, 2019Applicant: Xtalic CorporationInventors: Samuel R. Cross, Robert D. Hilty, Anne L. Testoni, John Cahalen
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Patent number: 9831054Abstract: A thermal cut-off device includes a plastic base, two electrodes, a temperature sensing element, and a plastic cover that fits over the base. The temperature sensing element is curved downward, and may be a bimetal or a trimetal. When the device is subject to an over-temperature condition, the orientation of the curve flips such that the temperature sensing element is then curved upward. When the temperature sensing element is curved upward, it lifts an arm of one of the electrodes, which severs the electrical connection between the electrodes. In this manner the device shuts off during an over-temperature condition in order to protect the circuit in which the device is installed. To prevent corrosion of the temperature sensing element, a first moisture insulation layer is applied to the outer surface of the thermal cut-off device. The moisture insulation layer may be an epoxy adhesive or a UV/visible light-cured adhesive or light/heat cured adhesive.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2014Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: Littelfuse, Inc.Inventors: Jianhua Chen, Weiqing Guo, Minh V. Ngo, Robert D Hilty, Arata Tanaka
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Publication number: 20150279596Abstract: A thermal cut-off device includes a plastic base, two electrodes, a temperature sensing element, and a plastic cover that fits over the base. The temperature sensing element is curved downward, and may be a bimetal or a trimetal. When the device is subject to an over-temperature condition, the orientation of the curve flips such that the temperature sensing element is then curved upward. When the temperature sensing element is curved upward, it lifts an arm of one of the electrodes, which severs the electrical connection between the electrodes. In this manner the device shuts off during an over-temperature condition in order to protect the circuit in which the device is installed. To prevent corrosion of the temperature sensing element, a first moisture insulation layer is applied to the outer surface of the thermal cut-off device. The moisture insulation layer may be an epoxy adhesive or a UV/visible light-cured adhesive or light/heat cured adhesive.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2014Publication date: October 1, 2015Applicants: Tyco Electronics Japan G.K., Tyco Electronics CorporationInventors: Jianhua Chen, Weiqing Guo, Minh V. Ngo, Robert D. Hilty, Arata Tanaka
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Patent number: 8388890Abstract: A nickel based alloy coating and a method for applying the nickel based alloy as a coating to a substrate. The nickel based alloy comprises about 0.1-15% rhenium, about 5-55% of an element selected from the group consisting of cobalt, iron and combinations thereof, sulfur included as a microalloying addition in amounts from about 100 parts per million (ppm) to about 300 ppm, the balance nickel and incidental impurities. The nickel-based alloy of the present invention is applied to a substrate, usually an electromechanical device such as a MEMS, by well-known plating techniques. However, the plating bath must include sufficient sulfur to result in deposition of 100-300 ppm sulfur as a microalloyed element. The coated substrate is heat treated to develop a two phase microstructure in the coating.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2007Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: Tyco Electronics CorporationInventors: Robert D Hilty, Valerie Lawrence, George J Chou
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Patent number: 7585173Abstract: An electrical contact is provided that includes an elastomeric body extending between a base portion and a mating end portion. The elastomeric body includes a ledge extending from the mating end portion to the base portion of the elastomeric body. The ledge is defined by a portion of the elastomeric body. An electrically conductive pad extends over at least a portion of the mating end portion. An electrically conductive trace is formed on a surface of the ledge. The electrically conductive trace extends from the mating end portion to the base portion of the elastomeric body. The electrically conductive trace is in electrical contact with the electrically conductive pad for electrically connecting the electrically conductive pad with an electrically conductive element engaging the base portion of the elastomeric body.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2007Date of Patent: September 8, 2009Assignee: Tyco Electronics CorporationInventors: Robert D. Hilty, Matthew R. McAlonis, George J. Chou, Dmitry Zhmurkin, Jeffery W. Mason
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Patent number: 7549870Abstract: An electrical interconnect device includes a substrate having opposite outer surfaces and an array of conductive elastomeric columns held by the substrate. Each of the columns have opposite ends that extend beyond respective ones of the outer surfaces of the substrate. Conductive contact caps are disposed over the opposite ends of each said column. An electrical path is defined from one of the contact caps, through the conductive elastomeric column, to another of the contact caps. Optionally, the contact caps may be sized and shaped substantially similarly as the ends of the elastomeric columns. The contact caps may be adhered to the ends of the columns, or alternatively, the contact caps may be adhered to the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2007Date of Patent: June 23, 2009Assignee: Tyco Electronics CorporationInventors: Jeffery W. Mason, Wayne Stewart Alden, III, Chuan Yue, Shiraz Sameja, Peter Wapenski, Vishwa N. Shukla, Edward MacPherson, Robert D. Hilty, George Chou
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Publication number: 20080242128Abstract: An electrical contact is provided that includes an elastomeric body extending between a base portion and a mating end portion. The elastomeric body includes a ledge extending from the mating end portion to the base portion of the elastomeric body. The ledge is defined by a portion of the elastomeric body. An electrically conductive pad extends over at least a portion of the mating end portion. An electrically conductive trace is formed on a surface of the ledge. The electrically conductive trace extends from the mating end portion to the base portion of the elastomeric body. The electrically conductive trace is in electrical contact with the electrically conductive pad for electrically connecting the electrically conductive pad with an electrically conductive element engaging the base portion of the elastomeric body.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2007Publication date: October 2, 2008Inventors: Robert D. Hilty, Matthew R. McAlonis, George J. Chou, Dmitry Zhmurkin, Jeffery W. Mason
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Publication number: 20080202641Abstract: A nickel based alloy coating and a method for applying the nickel based alloy as a coating to a substrate. The nickel based alloy comprises about 0.1-15% rhenium, about 5-55% of an element selected from the group consisting of cobalt, iron and combinations thereof, sulfur included as a microalloying addition in amounts from about 100 parts per million (ppm) to about 300 ppm, the balance nickel and incidental impurities. The nickel-based alloy of the present invention is applied to a substrate, usually an electromechanical device such as a MEMS, by well-known plating techniques. However, the plating bath must include sufficient sulfur to result in deposition of 100-300 ppm sulfur as a microalloyed element. The coated substrate is heat treated to develop a two phase microstructure in the coating.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2007Publication date: August 28, 2008Applicant: TYCO ELECTRONICS CORPORATIONInventors: Robert D. HILTY, Valerie LAWRENCE, George J. CHOU
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Publication number: 20080160794Abstract: An electrical interconnect device includes a substrate having opposite outer surfaces and an array of conductive elastomeric columns held by the substrate. Each of the columns have opposite ends that extend beyond respective ones of the outer surfaces of the substrate. Conductive contact caps are disposed over the opposite ends of each said column. An electrical path is defined from one of the contact caps, through the conductive elastomeric column, to another of the contact caps. Optionally, the contact caps may be sized and shaped substantially similarly as the ends of the elastomeric columns. The contact caps may be adhered to the ends of the columns, or alternatively, the contact caps may be adhered to the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2007Publication date: July 3, 2008Inventors: Jeffery W. Mason, Wayne Stewart Alden, Chuan Yue, Shiraz Sameja, Peter Wapenski, Vishwa N. Shukla, Edward MacPherson, Robert D. Hilty, George Chou
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Patent number: 4363366Abstract: A vertically oriented screened hollow stem auger element for use in the simultaneous drilling and testing of wells so as to detect and monitor the existence of hazardous and toxic waste at subsurface levels. The screened hollow stem auger comprises an elongate cylindrical hollow body member having a longitudinal axial bore therethrough. The screened hollow stem auger is adapted at its opposite ends for selective lockable end to end engagement with solid wall hollow stem auger elements and other drilling components for use in the simultaneous drilling and testing of wells. The cylindrical wall of the hollow stem auger element is provided with a central screened portion in open communication with the bore thereof which permits the selective intake of ground fluids into the interior of the screened hollow stem auger element for selective conveyance through the interconnected solid wall hollow stem auger elements to the surface level for testing purposes.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 1980Date of Patent: December 14, 1982Assignee: Keck Consulting Services, Inc.Inventor: Robert D. Hilty