Patents by Inventor Gordon W. Kelly

Gordon W. Kelly has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Apparatus and method for securing a first fabrication element to a second fabrication element during a welding operation
    Patent number: 6135666
    Abstract: The fabrication assembly includes a first fabrication element having a slot defined therein and a second fabrication element having a locking mechanism secured thereto. The locking mechanism has (1) an alignment member, and (2) a twist tab connected to the alignment member. The locking mechanism cooperates with the slot to lock the first fabrication element to the second fabrication element. A method of attaching a first fabrication element to a second fabrication element is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2000
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Gordon W. Kelly, Robert E. Klimko, Charles F. Sieck, Richard H. Wetherill
  • Method for securing a first fabrication element to a second fabrication element during a welding operation
    Patent number: 6131286
    Abstract: The fabrication assembly includes a first fabrication element having a slot defined therein and a second fabrication element having a locking mechanism secured thereto. The locking mechanism has (1) an alignment member, and (2) a twist tab connected to the alignment member. The locking mechanism cooperates with the slot to lock the first fabrication element to the second fabrication element. A method of attaching a first fabrication element to a second fabrication element is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2000
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Gordon W. Kelly, Robert E. Klimko, Charles F. Sieck, Richard H. Wetherill
  • Laser beam deflector for protection of underlying portions of an item during laser cutting of overlaying stock
    Patent number: 5667708
    Abstract: A laser beam deflector is useable for protecting underlying portions of an item during laser cutting of overlaying stock. The deflector has a base surface width greater than the overlying stock to be cut and a smooth deflecting surface of an arcuate cross-sectional configuration. The deflector is positionable between the overlaying stock and the underlying portions desired to be protected with the deflecting surface immediately adjacent the overlaying stock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 16, 1997
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Robert H. Glass, Gordon W. Kelly