Jack H Cahn, Age 654701 Quail Creek Ln, Boulder, CO 80301

2012017, Jul 12, 2012

Sep 12, 2011

13/230531

Jack Cahn - Boulder CO, US

AMS CORPORATION - Boulder CO

G06Q 99/00

705317

Embodiments validate cryogenic processing of metal-matrix validation articles according to destructive and/or non-destructive testing of witness articles. For example, validation can certify that the validation article has undergone a particular cryogenic treatment protocol, resulting in validated and/or certified enhancements in wear characteristics, resistance to corrosion, increases in electrochemical bonding of surface treatments, increases in theoretical useable lifespan, etc. According to some embodiments, processing results are validated by generating witness results from destructive and/or non-destructive testing of the witness articles subsequent to deep-cryogenic treatment. The processing (e.g., including witness results and/or analysis thereof) may then be entered into a computer-controlled, parametric analysis system that generates absolute and comparative validation and/or certification of the validation articles.

2012017, Jul 12, 2012

Aug 26, 2011

13/219239

Jack Cahn - Boulder CO, US

AMS CORPORATION - Boulder CO

G01N 25/00

374 10

Embodiments validate cryogenic processing of metal-matrix validation articles according to destructive and/or non-destructive testing of witness articles. For example, validation can certify that the validation article has undergone a particular cryogenic treatment protocol, resulting in validated and/or certified enhancements in wear characteristics, resistance to corrosion, increases in electrochemical bonding of surface treatments, increases in theoretical useable lifespan, etc. According to some embodiments, processing results are validated by generating witness results from destructive and/or non-destructive testing of the witness articles subsequent to deep-cryogenic treatment. The processing (e.g., including witness results and/or analysis thereof) may then be entered into a computer-controlled, parametric analysis system that generates absolute and comparative validation and/or certification of the validation articles.

2018000, Jan 4, 2018

Jun 17, 2017

15/626102

Jack Cahn - Boulder CO, US

B29C 64/393
B33Y 50/02
G05B 19/4099

Embodiments describe a means to authenticate manufacture of AM parts to a third party using witness artifacts. Embodiments describe cryogenic processing of additive manufactured (AM) metal and metal-matrix items to improve mechanical, physical, electrical, and/or chemical properties. Embodiments also describe a method of scientific testing and engineering analysis that validate cryogenically treated, AM items by measuring and contrasting enhancements in wear, corrosion, fracture, fatigue, and electro-chemical properties against baseline samples. Embodiments also describe a certification method, using a MIL-STD format digitized or written report that outputs a standards-based, First Article Test report and certification statement. The embodiments describe a lean processing method and value stream map that captures defects and identifies and segregates discrepant parts along with proxy witness test samples. Embodiments also describe an archival storage method of authenticated, validated, and certified artifacts, identical in material alloy and metallurgical characteristics to the in-use AM part, that meet AS9100 ISO quality standards for such critical applications as space flight, military, FDA, medical, nuclear, and civilian aviation.