Patent Application
20240084426
The present invention relates to an alloy, and more particularly, the present invention relates to a strong, tarnish-resistant, and durable alloy.
An alloy refers to a metal that is formed by mixing two or more metals. An alloy is a homogenous mixture of two or more metals. An alloy may also include a non-metal. For example, steel is an alloy of Iron and carbon. Alloys have better properties than the constituent ingredients of the alloys. The alloys are made to improve the properties of metals, such as rust resistance. For example, steel has improved strength and fracture resistance over the Iron. Brass is an alloy of Copper and Zinc.
Thus, it is always desired to develop novel alloys that have improved properties.
The following presents a simplified summary of one or more embodiments of the present invention in order to provide a basic understanding of such embodiments. This summary is not an extensive overview of all contemplated embodiments and is intended to neither identify key or critical elements of all embodiments nor delineate the scope of any or all embodiments. Its sole purpose is to present some concepts of one or more embodiments in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.
The principal object of the present invention is therefore directed to an alloy that is strong, tarnish-resistant, and durable.
It is another object of the present invention that the alloy can be used to make jewelry, statues, and idols.
It is still another object of the present invention that the alloy is lustrous.
It is a further object of the present invention that the alloy is cheaper than Gold, Silver, and like precious metals.
It is still a further object of the present invention that the alloy can keep its color and luster for decades.
It is yet a further object of the present invention that the alloy mimics desirable properties of Gold.
It is an additional object of the present invention that the alloy is durable and tarnish resistant.
In one aspect, disclosed is an alloy made from Gold, Silver, Copper, Iron, and Zinc.
In one aspect, the alloy optionally includes Tin.
In one aspect, the alloy optional includes Platinum, Palladium, and/or Nickel.
In one aspect, the Gold can be normal Gold, Rose Gold, or White Gold.
In one aspect, the Silver can be sterling Silver, pure Silver, or normal Silver.
The subject matter will now be described more fully hereinafter. Subject matter may, however, be embodied in a variety of different forms and, therefore, covered or claimed subject matter is intended to be construed as not being limited to any exemplary embodiments set forth herein; exemplary embodiments are provided merely to be illustrative. Likewise, a reasonably broad scope for claimed or covered subject matter is intended. Among other things, for example, the subject matter may be embodied as a system and methods of use thereof. The following detailed description is, therefore, not intended to be taken in a limiting sense.
The word “exemplary” is used herein to mean “serving as an example, instance, or illustration.” Any embodiment described herein as “exemplary” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other embodiments. Likewise, the term “embodiments of the present invention” does not require that all embodiments of the invention include the discussed feature, advantage, or mode of operation.
The terminology used herein is to describe particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting to embodiments of the invention. As used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an”, and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises”, “comprising,”, “includes” and/or “including”, when used herein, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof.
The following detailed description includes the best currently contemplated mode or modes of carrying out exemplary embodiments of the invention. The description is not to be taken in a limiting sense but is made merely to illustrate the general principles of the invention since the scope of the invention will be best defined by the allowed claims of any resulting patent.
In the following description, for purposes of explanation, specific details may be set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the subject innovation. It may be evident, however, that the claimed subject matter may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and systems are shown in block diagram form to facilitate describing the subject innovation.
Disclosed is an alloy made from Gold, Silver, Copper, Iron, and Zinc metals. The disclosed alloy has improved properties over the constituent metals, such as the alloy is stronger than Gold and Silver. The alloy is a more durable and ductile metal. For example, Gold Vermeil and/or 14 K and 18 K Gold plating lose their plating over time while the disclosed alloy can keep its color and luster for decades. The durability of the disclosed alloy allows the articles made from it to be worn casually. The effect of water on the disclosed alloy is insignificant and the articles made from the disclosed alloy do not lose their color or luster for decades. The disclosed alloy may be classified as a semi-precious material that has color and luster mimicking that of precious metals but is much cheaper than the precious metals. Moreover, the disclosed alloy can easily be molded into complex design articles, such as to get fine details in jewelry. Also, being less malleable than Gold, the alloy can be used in higher purity than Gold.
The disclosed alloy can be used to make both fine jewelry and costume jewelry. This is because of the combination of luster, durability, and economic advantages the disclosed alloy has. The disclosed alloy is an affordable, practical, durable, long-lasting, and beautiful alternative to precious metals. Moreover, it is believed that wearing jewelry made of such a mix of metals can bring balance in life, self-confidence, good health, fortune, prosperity, and peace of mind. Jewelry made from the disclosed alloy can have healing, soothing, and holistic properties. The jewelry made from the disclosed alloy can help a wearer of the jewelry in maintaining good health, fortune, prosperity, mental strength, and peace of mind. The disclosed alloy can help people to decrease their negative vibrations/energy and shield the body. The disclosed alloy may also complement, harmonize, and mix with various gemstones which can be used alongside the disclosed alloy article to increase the strength and positive vibrations/energy created by the disclosed alloy. These elements bind together to work on powerful spiritual frequencies. The disclosed alloy can bring peace, harmony, and resilience to a person and their bodies.
Besides being used in the making of Jewelry, the disclosed alloy can also be used in the electronic industry and the like areas where precious metals like Gold and Palladium are being used. The disclosed alloy is durable, ductile, and strong for use in the electronic industry. Other properties of the disclosed alloy that make it suitable include being corrosion-resistant, rust-resistant, and tarnish-resistant. The disclosed alloy is highly conductive to electromagnetic energy and has significantly higher endurance against cold and heat.
In certain implementations, the disclosed alloy consists of five metals i.e., Gold, Silver, Copper, Iron, and Zinc. All these elements are shown to be essential for the proper functioning of the human body. The disclosed alloy can also help to fulfill any deficiency of these metals in the human body.
Copper is used in this alloy for excellent electrical and thermal conductivity, good strength, good formability, and resistance to corrosion. Copper can be polished and buffed to almost any desired texture and luster. Copper also has the ability to fight bacteria. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has found in several studies that Copper alloys, including Brass, could kill more than 99.5% of bacteria within two hours of contact. Copper can be used to sterilize wounds and purify them. This helps purify and shield the body. Moreover, Copper is widely used as a conductor in electrical cables. Brass, which is an alloy of Copper and Zinc, can also be added to the disclosed alloy separately. Also, Brass can have varying amounts of Zinc and other elements added to change the properties and the color of the alloy. Brass has high workability and durability. The metal Zinc in the disclosed alloy provides for improved strength and ductility. Metal Tin can also be added to make the disclosed alloy, wherein tin increases the hardness of the alloy. It increases the strength of the alloy than having just Copper alone. Tin is also added to inhibit dezincification which is the leaching of Zinc from Brass alloys in different environments. Additionally, the metal tin adds to the toughness, strength, low coefficient of friction, and high fatigue resistance of the disclosed alloy. The metal tin increases the corrosion resistance and tensile strength of the disclosed alloy.
Thus, tin can be added to the disclosed alloy to improve the properties of the disclosed alloy. The disclosed alloy having tin has low sensitivity to dezincification and good strength, making the alloy highly atmospheric and aqueous corrosion resistant. This also makes the disclosed alloy an excellent conductor of electricity. The use of tin also helps make the disclosed alloy possess good hot forgeability and cold formability which is ideal in making jewelry, idols, or anything etc.
The use of metal Gold in jewelry is well known because of its luster and color. Gold adds high shine, luster, and density to the disclosed alloy. Incorporation of Gold also increases the pliability, malleability, and ductility of the disclosed alloy. Metal Gold also adds to the conductivity of heat and electricity through the alloy.
The use of Silver adds luster and shine to the disclosed alloy. It also adds to the ductility and malleability of the disclosed alloy. It is also a good conductor of heat and electricity which helps give the disclosed alloy more energetic properties.
In certain implementations, the disclosed alloy may optionally include Platinum, Palladium, and Nickle. The metal Platinum adds to the ductility of the disclosed alloy and increases the resistance to corrosion and chemical attack. The metal Palladium adds to the luster of the alloy, helps decrease corrosion from the atmosphere and air, and can help decrease corrosion from acids. The metal Nickle adds superior strength and corrosion resistance to the disclosed alloy and may also increase the malleability and ductility of the alloy.
The constituent metals in the disclosed alloy can be added in pre-determined proportions. The pre-determined proportions may be ideal amounts to make the disclosed alloy have the optimum luster, shine, strength, durability, longevity and stand the test of time.
An example of pre-determined proportions of metals in the disclosed alloy is presented below:
It is to be noted that the percentage and composition of the metals in the disclosed alloy can vary to exhibit different lusters, strengths, characteristics, and properties.
Also, disclosed is a method of making the disclosed alloy and the use thereof. The method includes melting the Brass and Copper first and then adding Gold, Silver, Iron, Tin, and Zinc in desired proportions. Any optional metals, such as Platinum, Palladium, or Nickel can also be added. The composite can be melted at about 1800° F. for 2-3 hours to make it malleable and moldable. The temperature and the cooling time can vary depending on the combination of metals and quantities.
The use of disclosed alloy in jewelry can be advantageous at least because of the luster, high shine, tarnish resistance, and long-lasting properties. Moreover, the disclosed alloy can be cheaper than other precious metals commonly used in jewelry, such as Gold and Silver. In comparison, the disclosed alloy can be affordable, practical, durable, long-lasting, and beautiful to wear, admire, and enjoy.
Articles made with the disclosed alloy can also be coated or enameled with other metals to increase strength, luster, and reactivity. The articles made with disclosed alloy can incorporate other gemstones, stones, crystals, or other materials to create unique looks and designs.
While the foregoing written description of the invention enables one of ordinary skill to make and use what is considered presently to be the best mode thereof, those of ordinary skill will understand and appreciate the existence of variations, combinations, and equivalents of the specific embodiment, method, and examples herein. The invention should therefore not be limited by the above-described embodiment, method, and examples, but by all embodiments and methods within the scope and spirit of the invention as claimed.
This application claims priority from a U.S. Provisional Patent Appl. No. 63/406,441 filed on Sep. 14, 2022, the content of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
| Number | Date | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63406441 | Sep 2022 | US |
