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James A. Curran
Also filed as: CURRAN JAMES · CURRAN JAMES A · CURRAN JAMES ANDREW
49 granted patents·16 pending applications·140 citations·filing 2002–2025
97Inventor score
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65 records- 0196US9359686B1Processes to reduce interfacial enrichment of alloying elements under anodic oxide films and improve anodized appearance of heat treatable alloysAPPLE INC·Filed 2015·Granted Jun 7, 2016·11 cites·20 claims
- 0294US12150264B1Electronic device including clad componentsAPPLE INC·Filed 2024·Granted Nov 19, 2024·2 cites·20 claims
- 0392US10590558B2Nanostructured aluminum alloys for improved hardnessXTALIC CORP·Filed 2017·Granted Mar 17, 2020·4 cites·22 claims
- 0492US10590514B2Nanostructured aluminum zirconium alloys for improved anodizationXTALIC CORP·Filed 2017·Granted Mar 17, 2020·5 cites·20 claims
- 0591US10927473B2Oxide coatings for metal surfacesAPPLE INC·Filed 2017·Granted Feb 23, 2021·2 cites·10 claims
- 0691US10781529B2Anodized films with pigment coloringAPPLE INC·Filed 2016·Granted Sep 22, 2020·2 cites·7 claims
- 0790US12085734B1Electronic devices with low-reflectance coatingsAPPLE INC·Filed 2021·Granted Sep 10, 2024·5 cites·25 claims
- 0890US9869623B2Process for evaluation of delamination-resistance of hard coatings on metal substratesAPPLE INC·Filed 2015·Granted Jan 16, 2018·5 cites·20 claims
- 0989US9970080B2Micro-alloying to mitigate the slight discoloration resulting from entrained metal in anodized aluminum surface finishesAPPLE INC·Filed 2015·Granted May 15, 2018·2 cites·20 claims
- 1089US9512537B2Interference coloring of thick, porous, oxide filmsAPPLE INC·Filed 2014·Granted Dec 6, 2016·5 cites·13 claims
- 1188US10151021B2Durable cosmetic finishes for titanium surfacesAPPLE INC·Filed 2015·Granted Dec 11, 2018·2 cites·15 claims
- 1285US9869030B2Process to mitigate spallation of anodic oxide coatings from high strength substrate alloysAPPLE INC·Filed 2014·Granted Jan 16, 2018·3 cites·18 claims
- 1384US10842035B1Nitrided titanium surfaces with a natural titanium colorAPPLE INC·Filed 2019·Granted Nov 17, 2020·3 cites·14 claims
- 1484US7287227B2System and method for editing web pages in a client/server architectureVE ENTPR LLC·Filed 2002·Granted Oct 23, 2007·82 cites·34 claims
- 1583US2025048576A1Electronic device including clad componentsAPPLE INC·Filed 2024·Application pending·0 cites
- 1682US12275173B2Porous oxide for improved titanium-polymer bondingAPPLE INC·Filed 2022·Granted Apr 15, 2025·0 cites·7 claims
- 1780US10901458B2Titanium parts having a blasted surface textureAPPLE INC·Filed 2019·Granted Jan 26, 2021·0 cites·7 claims
- 1878US12252799B2Anodic oxide coating with high temperature toleranceAPPLE INC·Filed 2023·Granted Mar 18, 2025·0 cites·13 claims
- 1978US11352708B2Colored multilayer oxide coatingsAPPLE INC·Filed 2016·Granted Jun 7, 2022·1 cites·9 claims
- 2078US2024373574A1Electronic device including clad componentsAPPLE INC·Filed 2023·Application pending·0 cites
- 2174US10669618B2Durable cosmetic finishes for titanium surfacesAPPLE INC·Filed 2018·Granted Jun 2, 2020·0 cites·20 claims
- 2274US9765440B2Corrosion and erosion-resistant mixed oxide coatings for the protection of chemical and plasma process chamber componentsKERONITE INT LTD·Filed 2014·Granted Sep 19, 2017·3 cites·19 claims
- 2373US11547005B2Etching for bonding polymer material to anodized metalAPPLE INC·Filed 2018·Granted Jan 3, 2023·0 cites·11 claims
- 2473US11032930B2Titanium surfaces with improved color consistency and resistance to color changeAPPLE INC·Filed 2019·Granted Jun 8, 2021·0 cites·4 claims
- 2572US11268188B2Aluminum physical vapor deposition for the cosmetic finishing of recycled aluminum alloysAPPLE INC·Filed 2019·Granted Mar 8, 2022·0 cites·14 claims
- 2671US11493957B2Titanium parts having a blasted surface textureAPPLE INC·Filed 2020·Granted Nov 8, 2022·0 cites·11 claims
- 2771US2025242527A1Porous oxide for improved titanium-polymer bondingAPPLE INC·Filed 2025·Application pending·0 cites
- 2869US10461452B2Process for making corrosion-resistant electrical contacts in a wide range of colorsAPPLE INC·Filed 2016·Granted Oct 29, 2019·1 cites·21 claims
- 2967US2025011914A1Cosmetic finish for aluminum alloysAPPLE INC·Filed 2024·Application pending·0 cites
- 3066US2025083413A1Stainless steel polymer adhesion layerAPPLE INC·Filed 2024·Application pending·0 cites
- 3165US11511519B2Titanium part having an etched surfaceAPPLE INC·Filed 2020·Granted Nov 29, 2022·0 cites·20 claims
- 3265US11214886B2Zinc-based seal for anodized partsAPPLE INC·Filed 2019·Granted Jan 4, 2022·0 cites·20 claims
- 3365US11111594B2Processes to reduce interfacial enrichment of alloying elements under anodic oxide films and improve anodized appearance of heat treatable alloysAPPLE INC·Filed 2016·Granted Sep 7, 2021·0 cites·14 claims
- 3465US9816188B2Process for the enhanced corrosion protection of valve metalsCURRAN JAMES·Filed 2010·Granted Nov 14, 2017·1 cites·11 claims
- 3562US11795564B2Dye solution alternatives for reduced dye uptake in anodized layersAPPLE INC·Filed 2018·Granted Oct 24, 2023·0 cites·15 claims
- 3662US2024276660A1Coatings for galvanic corrosion mitigationAPPLE INC·Filed 2024·Application pending·0 cites
- 3762US2023227947A1Aluminum alloys with high strength and cosmetic appealAPPLE INC·Filed 2022·Application pending·0 cites
- 3861US11549191B2Corrosion resistance for anodized parts having convex surface featuresAPPLE INC·Filed 2019·Granted Jan 10, 2023·0 cites·18 claims
- 3961US10669642B2Using dispersion agents to chemically stabilize dyeing of metal partsAPPLE INC·Filed 2017·Granted Jun 2, 2020·0 cites·19 claims
- 4060US9492810B2PhotocatalystKERONITE INT LTD·Filed 2013·Granted Nov 15, 2016·1 cites·12 claims
- 4159US11340652B2Textured surface for titanium partsAPPLE INC·Filed 2019·Granted May 24, 2022·0 cites·12 claims
- 4258US11312107B2Plugging anodic oxides for increased corrosion resistanceAPPLE INC·Filed 2019·Granted Apr 26, 2022·0 cites·15 claims
- 4358US11242614B2Oxide coatings for providing corrosion resistance on parts with edges and convex featuresAPPLE INC·Filed 2018·Granted Feb 8, 2022·0 cites·18 claims
- 4455US12151453B2Non-aqueous aluminum anodizingAPPLE INC·Filed 2022·Granted Nov 26, 2024·0 cites·6 claims
- 4555US2025376745A1Cast components and methods of manufactureAPPLE INC·Filed 2025·Application pending·0 cites
- 4653US11371157B2Process for incorporating zinc into a dyed anodized layer for protecting dye colorants from light exposureAPPLE INC·Filed 2019·Granted Jun 28, 2022·0 cites·13 claims
- 4753US10760176B2Process for reducing nickel leach rates for nickel acetate sealed anodic oxide coatingsAPPLE INC·Filed 2015·Granted Sep 1, 2020·0 cites·20 claims
- 4853US10711363B2Anodic oxide based composite coatings of augmented thermal expansivity to eliminate thermally induced crazingAPPLE INC·Filed 2015·Granted Jul 14, 2020·0 cites·8 claims
- 4952US11751349B2Anodized part having a matte black appearanceAPPLE INC·Filed 2020·Granted Sep 5, 2023·0 cites·10 claims
- 5052US10782741B2Abrasion-resistant surface finishes on metal enclosuresAPPLE INC·Filed 2017·Granted Sep 22, 2020·0 cites·19 claims
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