公开(公告)号：US20170204672A1

公开(公告)日：2017-07-20

申请号：US15002211

申请日：2016-01-20

Applicant: Baker Hughes Incorporated

Inventor： Bo Yu ,  Xu Huang ,  Juan Miguel Bilen ,  John H. Stevens ,  Eric C. Sullivan

IPC: E21B10/46 ,  C22F1/00 ,  C21D10/00 ,  E21B10/42

CPC classification number: C21D10/00 ,  C21D2201/01 ,  C21D2211/001 ,  C21D2211/008 ,  C22F1/006 ,  E21B10/567

Abstract: An earth-boring tool includes a tool body, at least one cutting element, and a retaining member comprising a shape memory material (e.g., alloy, polymer, etc.) located between a surface of the tool body and a surface of the cutting element. The shape memory material is configured to transform, responsive to application of a stimulus, from a first solid phase to a second solid phase. The retaining member comprises the shape memory material in the second solid phase, and at least partially retains the at least one cutting element adjacent the tool body. The shape memory material may be trained in a first phase to a first shape, and trained in a second phase to a second shape. The retaining member may be at least partially within a cavity in the first phase, then transformed to the second phase to apply a force securing the cutting element to the tool body.

公开(公告)号：US20170184200A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-29

申请号：US15129453

申请日：2015-03-16

Applicant: NISSHIN STEEL CO., LTD.

Inventor： Naohito KUMANO ,  Kazunari IMAKAWA ,  Manabu OKUBO

IPC: F16J15/08 ,  C22C38/52 ,  C22C38/50 ,  C22C38/48 ,  C22C38/46 ,  C21D6/00 ,  C22C38/42 ,  C22C38/06 ,  C22C38/04 ,  C22C38/02 ,  C22C38/00 ,  C21D9/46 ,  C22C38/54 ,  C22C38/44

CPC classification number: F16J15/0818 ,  C21D6/004 ,  C21D9/46 ,  C21D2201/01 ,  C21D2201/04 ,  C21D2211/001 ,  C22C38/00 ,  C22C38/001 ,  C22C38/005 ,  C22C38/02 ,  C22C38/04 ,  C22C38/06 ,  C22C38/42 ,  C22C38/44 ,  C22C38/46 ,  C22C38/48 ,  C22C38/50 ,  C22C38/52 ,  C22C38/54 ,  C22C38/58 ,  F16J15/0806

Abstract: Problem To provide a heat resistant metal gasket that is controlled to have a strength level (ordinary temperature hardness) capable of facilitating processing, and has excellent gas leak resistance.Solution An austenitic stainless steel sheet for a metal gasket, having a chemical composition containing from 0.015 to 0.200% of C, from 1.50 to 5.00% of Si, from 0.30 to 2.50% of Mn, from 7.0 to 17.0% of Ni, from 13.0 to 23.0% of Cr, and from 0.005 to 0.250% of N, all in terms of percentage by mass, containing, as necessary, at least one of Mo, Cu, Nb, Ti, V, Zr, W, Co, B, Al, REM (rare-earth element except for Y), Y, Ca and Mg, with the balance of Fe and unavoidable impurities, having an ordinary temperature hardness of 430 HV or less, having a half width of a peak of an austenite crystal (311) plane in an X-ray diffraction pattern of a cross section perpendicular to a sheet thickness direction of from 0.10 to 1.60°, and having a surface roughness Ra of 0.30 μmm or less.

公开(公告)号：US09488241B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-08

申请号：US13954478

申请日：2013-07-30

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Alan L. Browne ,  Nancy L. Johnson

IPC: F16F9/30 ,  B32B15/01 ,  B23K35/02 ,  C22C5/02 ,  C22C9/01 ,  C22C9/04 ,  C22C14/00 ,  C22C18/02 ,  C22C19/00

CPC classification number: F16F9/30 ,  B23K35/0244 ,  B32B15/01 ,  B32B15/011 ,  C21D2201/01 ,  C21D2211/001 ,  C21D2211/008 ,  C22C5/02 ,  C22C9/01 ,  C22C9/04 ,  C22C14/00 ,  C22C18/02 ,  C22C19/007

Abstract: An energy absorber is disclosed herein. The energy absorber includes a structure defining a hollow interior portion. The energy absorber also includes a working volume defined in at least a portion of the hollow interior portion. The energy absorber further includes shape memory alloy (SMA) particles positioned within the working volume. The SMA particles have an Austenite finish temperature (Af) that is lower than a temperature encountered in an application in which the energy absorber is used so that the SMA particles exhibit stress-induced superelasticity.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了一种能量吸收器。 能量吸收器包括限定中空内部部分的结构。 能量吸收器还包括限定在中空内部的至少一部分中的工作容积。 能量吸收器还包括位于工作容积内的形状记忆合金（SMA）颗粒。 SMA颗粒的奥氏体终止温度（Af）低于在使用能量吸收器的应用中遇到的温度，使得SMA颗粒表现出应力诱导的超弹性。

公开(公告)号：US09440286B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-13

申请号：US13908304

申请日：2013-06-03

Applicant: C. Craig Wojcik

Inventor： C. Craig Wojcik

IPC: B22F3/24 ,  B22F1/00 ,  B22F3/02 ,  B22F9/08 ,  C22C1/04 ,  C22C14/00 ,  C22C19/00 ,  C22C19/03 ,  C22C30/00 ,  C22F1/00 ,  C22F1/10

CPC classification number: B22F3/24 ,  B22F1/0014 ,  B22F3/02 ,  B22F9/08 ,  B22F2998/10 ,  C21D2201/01 ,  C21D2211/001 ,  C21D2211/008 ,  C22C1/0433 ,  C22C14/00 ,  C22C19/007 ,  C22C19/03 ,  C22C30/00 ,  C22F1/006 ,  C22F1/10 ,  Y10T428/12 ,  Y10T428/12431 ,  B22F3/15

Abstract: Processes for producing a nickel-titanium alloy are disclosed. The processes are characterized by the production of nickel-titanium alloy articles having improved microstructure. A pre-alloyed nickel-titanium alloy is melted and atomized to form molten nickel-titanium alloy particles. The molten nickel-titanium alloy particles are cooled to form nickel-titanium alloy powder. The nickel-titanium alloy powder is consolidated to form a fully-densified nickel-titanium alloy preform that is hot worked to form a nickel-titanium alloy article. Any second phases present in the nickel-titanium alloy article have a mean size of less than 10 micrometers measured according to ASTM E1245-03 (2008) or an equivalent method.

公开(公告)号：US09314885B2

公开(公告)日：2016-04-19

申请号：US13578518

申请日：2012-05-11

Applicant: Sung-Wei Chen ,  Christopher J. Rothfuss

Inventor： Sung-Wei Chen ,  Christopher J. Rothfuss

IPC: B29C70/68 ,  B29C70/70 ,  B29C61/06 ,  B23P11/00 ,  B29C70/08 ,  G09F9/30 ,  B29C70/82 ,  G06F9/30

CPC classification number: B23P11/00 ,  B29C61/06 ,  B29C61/0608 ,  B29C70/08 ,  B29C70/688 ,  B29C70/82 ,  C08L2201/12 ,  C21D2201/01 ,  G09F9/301 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: A programmable shape device is described. The device comprises a wire grid made from a shape memory material. The grid is embedded in a transparent polymer. Under normal conditions, the device can be folded into any shape. Upon actuation, the device reverts back to a programmed parent shape. Such a device can be made into one shape during its desired use and another shape during storage or transportation. Methods of making and using a programmable shape device are described.

Abstract translation: 描述可编程的形状装置。 该装置包括由形状记忆材料制成的线栅。 网格嵌入透明聚合物。 在正常条件下，设备可以折叠成任何形状。 启动时，设备恢复为已编程的母版形状。 这种装置可以在其期望的使用期间制成一种形状，并且在储存或运输期间可以制成另一种形状。 描述制造和使用可编程形状装置的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20140370285A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-18

申请号：US14288879

申请日：2014-05-28

Applicant: NeoMetrics, Inc.

Inventor： Karl Fox ,  Jason Albers ,  David Liebl

IPC: A61L31/02 ,  A61C7/20 ,  A61L31/14 ,  A61M25/09

CPC classification number: A61M25/09 ,  A61C7/20 ,  A61L27/06 ,  A61L27/50 ,  A61L31/022 ,  A61L31/14 ,  A61L31/143 ,  A61L2400/16 ,  A61M2025/09133 ,  A61M2025/09141 ,  C08L2201/12 ,  C21D2201/01 ,  C21D2201/02 ,  C22C19/03 ,  C22F1/10 ,  Y10T428/294

Abstract: A wire used in the medical field for guiding purposes, as well as in other fields, such as in the field of orthodontics for teeth aligning purposes. The wire, when prepared for use in such applications, exhibits an innovative blend of advantageous properties, including enhanced kink resistance over stainless steel wires and enhanced stiffness over Nitinol wires, which enhance its use as a medical guidewire or stylet, and further, as an arch wire in orthodontia applications.

Abstract translation: 用于医疗领域的电线用于引导目的，以及在其他领域，例如用于牙齿对准目的的正畸领域。 当准备用于这种应用时，电线显示出有利性质的创新混合物，其包括增强不锈钢丝线的抗扭结性，并提高其比镍钛诺丝线的硬度，其增强其作为医疗导丝或探针的用途，并且作为 弓形丝在正畸应用中。

公开(公告)号：US20140338795A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-20

申请号：US14357559

申请日：2012-11-07

Applicant: INSTITUT NATIONAL DES SCIENCES APPLIQUEES DE RENNES ,  CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RESCHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE

Inventor： Thierry Gloriant ,  Doina Gordin

IPC: C22F1/18 ,  C22C14/00 ,  C23C8/28 ,  C23C8/24 ,  C23C8/30

CPC classification number: C22F1/183 ,  A61C2201/007 ,  A61L27/06 ,  A61L29/02 ,  A61L31/022 ,  A61L2400/16 ,  C21D2201/01 ,  C21D2201/02 ,  C22C1/02 ,  C22C14/00 ,  C23C8/24 ,  C23C8/28 ,  C23C8/30 ,  F04C2270/0421

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a titanium alloy having superelastic properties and/or shape memory for biomedical use, which comprises the steps of: preparing an ingot by melting the various metals that form the desired alloy in a vacuum; optionally homogenizing the ingot in a vacuum by high-temperature annealing (higher than 900° C.); first quenching; mechanical shaping (rolling, drawing, machining or the like); heat treatment for redissolution in beta phase beyond the beta transus temperature (until a second temperature and then maintaining same for a certain time); and second quenching; characterized in that said heat treatment phase is carried out in a gaseous atmosphere and also constitutes a surface treatment suitable for forming on the surface a layer of nitride, carbonitride, oxide, oxynitride or the like.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于制造具有用于生物医学应用的超弹性和/或形状记忆的钛合金的方法，其包括以下步骤：通过在真空中熔化形成所需合金的各种金属来制备锭; 任选地通过高温退火（高于900℃）在真空中均化锭; 先淬火; 机械成型（轧制，拉丝，加工等）​​; 在β相中再溶解的热处理超过β转换温度（直到第二温度，然后在一定时间内保持相同）; 和二次淬火; 其特征在于，所述热处理阶段在气态气氛中进行，并且还构成适于在表面上形成氮化物，碳氮化物，氧化物，氧氮化物等层的表面处理。

公开(公告)号：US20130269841A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-17

申请号：US13917038

申请日：2013-06-13

Applicant: D & S Dental, LLC

Inventor： Derek E. Heath ,  Steven J.A. Treadway

IPC: C22F1/00

CPC classification number: C22F1/006 ,  A61C5/42 ,  A61C2201/00 ,  A61C2201/007 ,  C21D1/26 ,  C21D2201/01 ,  C21D2201/02 ,  C22F1/10 ,  C22F1/183

Abstract: Methods for modifying a physical characteristic of finished endodontic instruments made from one or more superelastic alloys is described which include heat treating one or more finished endodontic instruments in a salt bath for a specific time (e.g., from about four hours to about six hours), at a specified temperature (e.g., from about 475° C. to about 550° C.), and preferably at a specified pH range.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于改变由一种或多种超弹性合金制成的成品牙根管器械的物理特性的方法，其包括在盐浴中将一种或多种成品的牙髓治疗器具热处理特定时间（例如约4小时至约6小时） （例如约475℃至约550℃），优选在特定的pH范围。

公开(公告)号：US20130240096A1

公开(公告)日：2013-09-19

申请号：US13422952

申请日：2012-03-16

Applicant: Alan L. Browne ,  Nancy L. Johnson ,  Peter Maxwell Sarosi

Inventor： Alan L. Browne ,  Nancy L. Johnson ,  Peter Maxwell Sarosi

IPC: F16K31/00 ,  C21D8/00 ,  C22F1/00

CPC classification number: F16K31/002 ,  C21D8/00 ,  C21D2201/01 ,  C21D2211/001 ,  C21D2211/008 ,  C22C19/03 ,  C22F1/00 ,  C22F1/006 ,  C22F1/10 ,  C22F1/183

Abstract: A shape memory alloy element is disclosed that is configured to undergo a graded phase change along a dimension of the shape memory alloy element in response to thermal stimulus. This graded phase change produces a graded displacement response of the shape memory element.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种形状记忆合金元件，其被配置为响应于热刺激而沿着形状记忆合金元件的尺寸进行渐变相位变化。 该渐变相变产生形状记忆元件的渐变位移响应。

公开(公告)号：US20130233456A1

公开(公告)日：2013-09-12

申请号：US13883156

申请日：2011-11-04

Applicant: Frédéric Prima ,  Sophie Nowak

Inventor： Frédéric Prima ,  Sophie Nowak

IPC: C22F1/18 ,  C22C14/00

CPC classification number: C22F1/183 ,  A61C8/0012 ,  A61L27/06 ,  A61L2430/12 ,  C21D2201/01 ,  C21D2201/02 ,  C21D2211/008 ,  C22C14/00 ,  C22F1/00

Abstract: The invention relates to a monolithic titanium alloy (M) comprising, in a temperature range (ΔT) and at atmospheric pressure: an outer peripheral zone consisting of a micro-structure (m1) having a modulus of elasticity (E1) and possessing superelastic properties in said range (ΔT), and a core consisting of a microstructure (m2) having a modulus of elasticity (E2), and possessing elastic properties in said range (ΔT); said microstructures (m1) and (m2) being different from one another, and said modulus of elasticity (E1) being lower than said modulus of elasticity (E2).

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种整体式钛合金（M），其包括在温度范围（ΔT）和大气压下：由具有弹性模量（E1）和具有超弹性的微结构（m1）组成的外周区 在所述范围（DeltaT）中，以及由具有弹性模量（E2）的微结构（m2）构成的芯，并且在所述范围（DeltaT）中具有弹性特性; 所述微结构（m1）和（m2）彼此不同，并且所述弹性模量（E1）低于所述弹性模量（E2）。