Patents by Inventor Valery Martynov
Valery Martynov 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: 20150266141Abstract: A temperature-activated valve for a conventional fire sprinkler utilizing a hyperelastic single-crystal shape memory alloy is described. The shape-memory element expands as it is heated, forcing a bolt to break, thereby opening the sprinkler valve. The devices described are less susceptible to accidental breakage than conventional actuators, and have fewer moving parts. Transition temperature of the shape memory alloy can be tuned to a narrow range.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2014Publication date: September 24, 2015Inventors: Alfred David JOHNSON, Roger Graham GILBERTSON, Valery MARTYNOV
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Patent number: 8684101Abstract: A temperature-activated valve for a conventional fire sprinkler utilizing a hyperelastic single-crystal shape memory alloy is described. The shape-memory element expands as it is heated, forcing a bolt to break, thereby opening the sprinkler valve. The devices described are less susceptible to accidental breakage than conventional actuators, and have fewer moving parts. Transition temperature of the shape memory alloy can be tuned to a narrow range.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2008Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: TiNi Alloy CompanyInventors: Alfred David Johnson, Roger Graham Gilbertson, Valery Martynov
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Patent number: 8584767Abstract: A temperature-activated valve for a conventional fire sprinkler utilizing a hyperelastic single-crystal shape memory alloy is described. The shape-memory element expands as it is heated, forcing a bolt to break, thereby opening the sprinkler valve. The shape memory element typically communicates with the valve so as to force it open. The devices described are less susceptible to accidental breakage than conventional actuators, and have fewer moving parts. Transition temperature of the shape memory alloy can be tuned to a narrow range.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2009Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: TiNi Alloy CompanyInventors: Alfred David Johnson, Roger Graham Gilbertson, Valery Martynov
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Patent number: 7842143Abstract: Shape-setting methods for fabricating devices made of single crystal shape memory alloys. The method include drawing a single crystal of a shape memory alloy from a melt of the alloy. This is followed by heating and quenching the crystal sufficiently rapid to limit the formation of alloy precipitates to an amount which retains hyperelastic composition and properties of the crystal.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2007Date of Patent: November 30, 2010Assignee: TiNi Alloy CompanyInventors: Alfred David Johnson, Valery Martynov, Michael D. Bokaie, George R. Gray
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Publication number: 20100025050Abstract: A temperature-activated valve for a conventional fire sprinkler utilizing a hyperelastic single-crystal shape memory alloy is described. The shape-memory element expands as it is heated, forcing a bolt to break, thereby opening the sprinkler valve. The devices described are less susceptible to accidental breakage than conventional actuators, and have fewer moving parts. Transition temperature of the shape memory alloy can be tuned to a narrow range.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2008Publication date: February 4, 2010Inventors: Alfred Johnson, Roger Gilbertson, Valery Martynov
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Publication number: 20100006304Abstract: A temperature-activated valve for a conventional fire sprinkler utilizing a hyperelastic single-crystal shape memory alloy is described. The shape-memory element expands as it is heated, forcing a bolt to break, thereby opening the sprinkler valve. The shape memory element typically communicates with the valve so as to force it open. The devices described are less susceptible to accidental breakage than conventional actuators, and have fewer moving parts. Transition temperature of the shape memory alloy can be tuned to a narrow range.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2009Publication date: January 14, 2010Inventors: Alfred David Johnson, Roger Graham Gilbertson, Valery Martynov
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Patent number: 7632361Abstract: Devices and methods of making devices having one or more components made of single crystal shape memory alloy capable of large recoverable distortions, defined herein as “hyperelastic” SMA. Recoverable Strains are as large as 9 percent, and in special circumstances as large as 22 percent. Hyperelastic SMAs exhibit no creep or gradual change during repeated cycling because there are no crystal boundaries. Hyperelastic properties are inherent in the single crystal as formed: no cold work or special heat treatment is necessary. Alloy components are Cu—Al—X where X may be Ni, Fe, Co, Mn. Single crystals are pulled from melt as in the Stepanov method and quenched by rapid cooling to prevent selective precipitation of individual elemental components. Conventional methods of finishing are used: milling, turning, electro-discharge machining, abrasion. Fields of application include aerospace, military, automotive, medical devices, microelectronics, and consumer products.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2005Date of Patent: December 15, 2009Assignee: TiNi Alloy CompanyInventors: A. David Johnson, Michael Bokaie, Valery Martynov
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Publication number: 20090171294Abstract: Devices and methods of making devices having one or more components made of single crystal shape memory alloy capable of large recoverable distortions, defined herein as “hyperelastic” SMA. Recoverable Strains are as large as 9 percent, and in special circumstances as large as 22 percent. Hyperelastic SMAs exhibit no creep or gradual change during repeated cycling because there are no crystal boundaries. Hyperelastic properties are inherent in the single crystal as formed: no cold work or special heat treatment is necessary. Alloy components are Cu—Al—X where X may be Ni, Fe, Co, Mn. Single crystals are pulled from melt as in the Stepanov method and quenched by rapid cooling to prevent selective precipitation of individual elemental components. Conventional methods of finishing are used: milling, turning, electro-discharge machining, abrasion. Fields of application include aerospace, military, automotive, medical devices, microelectronics, and consumer products.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2005Publication date: July 2, 2009Inventors: A. David Johnson, Michael Bokaie, Valery Martynov
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Patent number: 7544257Abstract: Devices and methods of making devices having one or more components made of single crystal shape memory alloy capable of large recoverable distortions, defined herein as “hyperelastic” SMA. Recoverable Strains are as large as 9 percent, and in special circumstances as large as 22 percent. Hyperelastic SMAs exhibit no creep or gradual change during repeated cycling because there are no crystal boundaries. Hyperelastic properties are inherent in the single crystal as formed: no cold work or special heat treatment is necessary. Alloy components are Cu—Al—X where X may be Ni, Fe, Co, Mn. Single crystals are pulled from melt as in the Stepanov method and quenched by rapid cooling to prevent selective precipitation of individual elemental components. Conventional methods of finishing are used: milling, turning, electro-discharge machining, abrasion. Fields of application include aerospace, military, automotive, medical devices, microelectronics, and consumer products.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2005Date of Patent: June 9, 2009Assignee: TiNi Alloy CompanyInventors: A. David Johnson, Michael Bokaie, Valery Martynov
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Publication number: 20090139613Abstract: Shape-setting methods for fabricating devices made of single crystal shape memory alloys. The method include drawing a single crystal of a shape memory alloy from a melt of the alloy. This is followed by heating and quenching the crystal sufficiently rapid to limit the formation of alloy precipitates to an amount which retains hyperelastic composition and properties of the crystal.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2007Publication date: June 4, 2009Applicant: TINI ALLOY COMPANYInventors: Alfred David Johnson, Valery Martynov, Michael D. Bokaie, George R. Gray
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Publication number: 20090095493Abstract: A temperature-activated valve for a conventional fire sprinkler utilizing a hyperelastic single-crystal shape memory alloy is described. The shape-memory element expands as it is heated, forcing a bolt to break, thereby opening the sprinkler valve. The devices described are less susceptible to accidental breakage than conventional actuators, and have fewer moving parts. Transition temperature of the shape memory alloy can be tuned to a narrow range.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2008Publication date: April 16, 2009Applicant: TiNi Alloy CompanyInventors: Alfred David Johnson, Roger Graham Gilbertson, Valery Martynov
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Patent number: 7422403Abstract: A device and method for holding or clamping components together, and with the clamping being selectively loosened to permit the components to move through a predetermined distance without being fully released. A bolt has its head end attached to one component and its threaded end attached to the other component. A portion of the bolt's shank is formed with a necked-down portion. An actuator of shape memory alloy material is mounted about the bolt. When energized by heat, the actuator expands and exerts a great force which stretches the bolt, permanently deforming the bolt. This enables limited movement of the components while still restraining them from separating.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2004Date of Patent: September 9, 2008Assignee: Tini Alloy CompanyInventors: A. David Johnson, Michael Bokaie, Valery Martynov
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Publication number: 20080213062Abstract: Described herein are fasteners and devices for securing together several components so that the load applied to the components is constant or nearly constant. The fasteners described herein include a hyperelastic member having first end to which a first retainer is coupled and a second end to which a second retainer is coupled. The retainers are configured to contact the structures being fastened and transfer the load from the structures to the hyperelastic member. The hyperelastic member may be an elongate shaft (e.g., a rod, cylinder, strut, etc.), and is a shape memory alloy that is typically fabricated as a single crystal.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2007Publication date: September 4, 2008Applicant: TINI ALLOY COMPANYInventors: Alfred David Johnson, Michael D. Bokaie, Valery Martynov
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Publication number: 20080075557Abstract: Devices and methods for making fasteners, such as bolts, having one or more components made of single crystal shape memory alloy capable of large recoverable distortions, and in particular having a plateau in the stress-strain relationship. A constant load is applied by a bolt that is tightened until the force exerted by the bolt is equal to the stress multiplied by the cross-section of a tension component in the bolt. Increasing or decreasing the length of the tension component by as much as several percent causes a negligible change in the load.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2006Publication date: March 27, 2008Inventors: A. David Johnson, Michael Bokaie, Valery Martynov
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Publication number: 20070137740Abstract: Devices and methods of making devices having one or more components made of single crystal shape memory alloy capable of large recoverable distortions, defined herein as “hyperelastic” SMA. Recoverable Strains are as large as 9 percent, and in special circumstances as large as 22 percent. Hyperelastic SMAs exhibit no creep or gradual change during repeated cycling because there are no crystal boundaries. Hyperelastic properties are inherent in the single crystal as formed: no cold work or special heat treatment is necessary. Alloy components are Cu—Al—X where X may be Ni, Fe, Co, Mn. Single crystals are pulled from melt as in the Stepanov method and quenched by rapid cooling to prevent selective precipitation of individual elemental components. Conventional methods of finishing are used: milling, turning, electro-discharge machining, abrasion. Fields of application include aerospace, military, automotive, medical devices, microelectronics, and consumer products.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2005Publication date: June 21, 2007Applicant: ATINI ALLOY COMPANYInventors: A. Johnson, Michael Bokaie, Valery Martynov
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Publication number: 20060213522Abstract: Contraceptive intrauterine devices made of thin film shape memory alloy materials. The devices are formed in three-dimensional shapes which contact uterus tissue of a human or other mammal to prevent conception. In certain embodiments, structural features such as tails, fenestrations, ridges or grooves are formed on the devices to enhance the contraceptive effect.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2006Publication date: September 28, 2006Inventors: Leticia Menchaca, A. Johnson, Vikas Gupta, Valery Martynov
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Patent number: 7084726Abstract: A microrelay device formed on a silicon substrate wafer for use in opening and closing a current path in a circuit. A pair of electrically conducting latching beams are attached at their proximal ends to terminals on the substrate. Proximal ends of the beams have complementary shapes which releasably fit together to latch the beams and close the circuit. A pair of shape memory alloy actuators are selectively operated to change shapes which bend one of the beams in a direction which latches the distal ends, or bend the other beam to release the distal ends and open the circuit. The microrelay is bistable in its two positions, and power to the actuators is applied only for switching it open or closed.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2003Date of Patent: August 1, 2006Assignee: TiNi Alloy CompanyInventors: Vikas Gupta, Valery Martynov
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Patent number: 7040323Abstract: Contraceptive intrauterine devices made of thin film shape memory alloy materials. The devices are formed in three-dimensional shapes which contact uterus tissue of a human or other mammal to prevent conception. In certain embodiments, structural features such as tails, fenestrations, ridges or grooves are formed on the devices to enhance the contraceptive effect.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2003Date of Patent: May 9, 2006Assignee: Tini Alloy CompanyInventors: Leticia Menchaca, A. David Johnson, Vikas Gupta, Valery Martynov
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Publication number: 20050159808Abstract: A thin film device, such as an intravascular stent, is disclosed. The device is formed of a seamless expanse of thin-film (i) formed of a sputtered nitinol shape memory alloy, defining, in an austenitic state, an open, interior volume, having a thickness between 0.5-50 microns, having an austenite finish temperature Af below 37° C.; and demonstrating a stress/strain recovery greater than 3% at 37° C. The expanse can be deformed into a substantially compacted configuration in a martensitic state, and assumes, in its austenitic state, a shape defining such open, interior volume. Also disclosed is a sputtering method for forming the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2004Publication date: July 21, 2005Inventors: A. Johnson, Valery Martynov, Vikas Gupta, Arani Bose
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Patent number: 6746890Abstract: Methods for making thin film multiple layered three-dimensional devices using two-dimensional MEMS techniques for use in a variety of applications including endovascular, endolumenal, intracranial, and intraocular medical applications. In the general method, a thin film first layer of the device material is deposited over a release layer which in turn is deposited on a substrate. An other release layer is deposited on the first device layer, with portions of the other release layer removed, leaving a pattern in the first device layer. In a similar manner a second layer of device material is formed in a pattern overlying the first device layer with portions of the two layers joined together leaving a portion of the release layer between them. The two release layers are removed and the first and second layers of the device material are formed into a three-dimensional shape suitable for the desired end-use application.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2002Date of Patent: June 8, 2004Assignee: TiNi Alloy CompanyInventors: Vikas Gupta, A. David Johnson, Letecia Menchaca, Valery Martynov