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Douglas C. Hofmann
Also filed as: HOFMANN DOUGLAS · HOFMANN DOUGLAS C
40 granted patents·16 pending applications·608 citations·filing 2008–2024
98Inventor score
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56 records- 0198US11168776B2Systems and methods for implementing tailored metallic glass-based strain wave gears and strain wave gear componentsCALIFORNIA INST OF TECHN·Filed 2020·Granted Nov 9, 2021·6 cites·20 claims
- 0298US10690227B2Systems and methods for implementing tailored metallic glass-based strain wave gears and strain wave gear componentsCALIFORNIA INST OF TECHN·Filed 2018·Granted Jun 23, 2020·15 cites·28 claims
- 0398US10151377B2Systems and methods for implementing tailored metallic glass-based strain wave gears and strain wave gear componentsCALIFORNIA INST OF TECHN·Filed 2016·Granted Dec 11, 2018·23 cites·13 claims
- 0498US9791032B2Method for manufacturing bulk metallic glass-based strain wave gear componentsCALIFORNIA INST OF TECHN·Filed 2016·Granted Oct 17, 2017·23 cites·5 claims
- 0598US7883592B2Semi-solid processing of bulk metallic glass matrix compositesCALIFORNIA INST OF TECHN·Filed 2008·Granted Feb 8, 2011·56 cites·25 claims
- 0697US11014162B2Dendrite-reinforced titanium-based metal matrix compositesCALIFORNIA INST OF TECHN·Filed 2018·Granted May 25, 2021·12 cites·23 claims
- 0797US9610650B2Systems and methods for fabricating structures including metallic glass-based materials using ultrasonic weldingCALIFORNIA INST OF TECHN·Filed 2014·Granted Apr 4, 2017·39 cites·26 claims
- 0897US9328813B2Systems and methods for implementing bulk metallic glass-based strain wave gears and strain wave gear componentsCALIFORNIA INST OF TECHN·Filed 2014·Granted May 3, 2016·32 cites·14 claims
- 0997US9211564B2Methods of fabricating a layer of metallic glass-based material using immersion and pouring techniquesCALIFORNIA INST OF TECHN·Filed 2013·Granted Dec 15, 2015·20 cites·20 claims
- 1096US11123797B2High toughness metallic glass-based composites for additive manufacturingCALIFORNIA INST OF TECHN·Filed 2018·Granted Sep 21, 2021·5 cites·28 claims
- 1196US10968527B2Method for embedding inserts, fasteners and features into metal core truss panelsCALIFORNIA INST OF TECHN·Filed 2016·Granted Apr 6, 2021·6 cites·17 claims
- 1296US10487934B2Systems and methods for implementing robust gearbox housingsCALIFORNIA INST OF TECHN·Filed 2015·Granted Nov 26, 2019·17 cites·13 claims
- 1396US10471652B2Systems and methods for additive manufacturing processes that strategically buildup objectsCALIFORNIA INST OF TECHN·Filed 2018·Granted Nov 12, 2019·15 cites·20 claims
- 1496US10155412B2Systems and methods for implementing flexible members including integrated tools made from metallic glass-based materialsCALIFORNIA INST OF TECHN·Filed 2016·Granted Dec 18, 2018·18 cites·10 claims
- 1596US9868150B2Systems and methods for fabricating structures including metallic glass-based materials using low pressure castingCALIFORNIA INST OF TECHN·Filed 2014·Granted Jan 16, 2018·27 cites·24 claims
- 1696US9579718B2Systems and methods for fabricating objects including amorphous metal using techniques akin to additive manufacturingCALIFORNIA INST OF TECHN·Filed 2014·Granted Feb 28, 2017·21 cites·26 claims
- 1795US11680629B2Low cost wave generators for metal strain wave gears and methods of manufacture thereofCALIFORNIA INST OF TECHN·Filed 2020·Granted Jun 20, 2023·4 cites·19 claims
- 1895US11185921B2Hypoeutectic amorphous metal-based materials for additive manufacturingCALIFORNIA INST OF TECHN·Filed 2018·Granted Nov 30, 2021·6 cites·30 claims
- 1995US10081136B2Systems and methods for additive manufacturing processes that strategically buildup objectsCALIFORNIA INST OF TECHN·Filed 2014·Granted Sep 25, 2018·18 cites·19 claims
- 2094US10941847B2Methods for fabricating bulk metallic glass-based macroscale gearsCALIFORNIA INST OF TECHN·Filed 2019·Granted Mar 9, 2021·10 cites·24 claims
- 2194US10174780B2Systems and methods for structurally interrelating components using inserts made from metallic glass-based materialsCALIFORNIA INST OF TECHN·Filed 2016·Granted Jan 8, 2019·18 cites·14 claims
- 2293US11905578B2Hypoeutectic amorphous metal-based materials for additive manufacturingCALIFORNIA INST OF TECHN·Filed 2021·Granted Feb 20, 2024·1 cites·19 claims
- 2393US10953688B2Systems and methods for implementing flexible members including integrated tools made from metallic glass-based materialsCALIFORNIA INST OF TECHN·Filed 2018·Granted Mar 23, 2021·8 cites·15 claims
- 2493US9783877B2Systems and methods for implementing bulk metallic glass-based macroscale compliant mechanismsCALIFORNIA INST OF TECHN·Filed 2013·Granted Oct 10, 2017·23 cites·23 claims
- 2593US9101979B2Methods for fabricating gradient alloy articles with multi-functional propertiesCALIFORNIA INST OF TECHN·Filed 2012·Granted Aug 11, 2015·149 cites·25 claims
- 2692US11198181B2Methods for fabricating strain wave gear flexsplines using metal additive manufacturingCALIFORNIA INST OF TECHN·Filed 2018·Granted Dec 14, 2021·8 cites·25 claims
- 2791US11400613B2Self-hammering cutting toolCALIFORNIA INST OF TECHN·Filed 2020·Granted Aug 2, 2022·4 cites·23 claims
- 2890US10883528B2Systems and methods for structurally interrelating components using inserts made from metallic glass-based materialsCALIFORNIA INST OF TECHN·Filed 2018·Granted Jan 5, 2021·8 cites·18 claims
- 2989US9507061B2Amorphous metals and composites as mirrors and mirror assembliesCALIFORNIA INST OF TECHN·Filed 2012·Granted Nov 29, 2016·7 cites·12 claims
- 3088US10946447B2Systems and methods for fabricating objects including amorphous metal using techniques akin to additive manufacturingCALIFORNIA INST OF TECHN·Filed 2017·Granted Mar 16, 2021·2 cites·17 claims
- 3186US11155907B2Systems and methods for shaping sheet materials that include metallic glass-based materialsCALIFORNIA INST OF TECHN·Filed 2017·Granted Oct 26, 2021·5 cites·17 claims
- 3274US9772227B2Laser spiderweb sensor used with portable handheld devicesCALIFORNIA INST OF TECHN·Filed 2015·Granted Sep 26, 2017·2 cites·21 claims
- 3374US2019177826A1Systems and Methods Implementing Wear-Resistant Copper-Based MaterialsCALIFORNIA INST OF TECHN·Filed 2019·Application pending·0 cites
- 3473US11753734B2Method for embedding inserts, fasteners and features into metal core truss panelsCALIFORNIA INST OF TECHN·Filed 2021·Granted Sep 12, 2023·0 cites·17 claims
- 3572US11773475B2High toughness metallic glass-based composites for additive manufacturingCALIFORNIA INST OF TECHN·Filed 2021·Granted Oct 3, 2023·0 cites·20 claims
- 3670US11839927B2Methods for fabricating strain wave gear flexsplines using metal additive manufacturingCALIFORNIA INST OF TECHN·Filed 2021·Granted Dec 12, 2023·0 cites·21 claims
- 3770US2021268585A1Dendrite-Reinforced Titanium-Based Metal Matrix CompositesCALIFORNIA INST OF TECHN·Filed 2021·Application pending·0 cites
- 3869US11920668B2Systems and methods for implementing bulk metallic glass-based macroscale gearsCALIFORNIA INST OF TECHN·Filed 2021·Granted Mar 5, 2024·0 cites·20 claims
- 3964US2014342179A1Systems and methods for shaping sheet materials that include metallic glass-based materialsCALIFORNIA INST OF TECHN·Filed 2014·Application pending·0 cites
- 4063US2015047463A1Systems and methods for implementing bulk metallic glass-based macroscale gearsCALIFORNIA INST OF TECHN·Filed 2013·Application pending·0 cites
- 4160US2023261210A1Additively manufactured electrolysis cellCALIFORNIA INST OF TECHN·Filed 2023·Application pending·0 cites
- 4260US2024309487A1Systems and Methods for Modifying Metal Feedstock MaterialCALIFORNIA INST OF TECHN·Filed 2024·Application pending·0 cites
- 4357US2017121799A1Systems and methods implementing wear-resistant copper-based materialsCALIFORNIA INST OF TECHN·Filed 2017·Application pending·0 cites
- 4457US2024251526A1Systems and Methods for Creating Flexible and Rigid Pressure Vessels and Thermal and Fluid Devices Made from Amorphous MetalsCALIFORNIA INST OF TECHN·Filed 2024·Application pending·0 cites
- 4555US9222159B2Bulk metallic glass matrix compositesHOFMANN DOUGLAS C·Filed 2010·Granted Dec 29, 2015·0 cites·22 claims
- 4653US2014227125A1Systems and methods for fabricating objects from bulk metallic glass matrix composites using primary crystallizationCALIFORNIA INST OF TECHN·Filed 2014·Application pending·0 cites
- 4751US2014093674A1Systems and methods implementing wear-resistant copper-based materialsCALIFORNIA INST OF TECHN·Filed 2013·Application pending·0 cites
- 4849US2014246809A1Systems and methods implementing additive manufacturing processes that utilize multiple build headsCALIFORNIA INST OF TECHN·Filed 2014·Application pending·0 cites
- 4949US2023052509A1Structures with tunable stiffnessCALIFORNIA INST OF TECHN·Filed 2022·Application pending·0 cites
- 5048US2017226619A1Systems and Methods Implementing Layers of Devitrified Metallic Glass-Based MaterialsCALIFORNIA INST OF TECHN·Filed 2017·Application pending·0 cites
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