Patents by Inventor Larry A. Franks
Larry A. Franks 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).
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Patent number: 11801567Abstract: A collet assembly including an actuator and a collet connected to the actuator. The collet assembly is adapted to be installed on a welding electrode holder having an electrode. The collet is moveable by the actuator from an advanced position, in which the collet is adapted to grip a fastener such as a welding rivet, and a retracted position, in which at least a portion of the collet is retracted into the actuator to enable the electrode to engage the fastener for welding to a work piece, and the collet is adapted to release the fastener.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2020Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Assignee: HOWMET AEROSPACE INC.Inventors: Robert Wilcox, Thomas Kingsbury, Dan Peter Vanderzwet, Simon Maurice Britton, Donald J. Spinella, Daniel Bergstrom, Eric Jean Michaud, Larry Frank Koscielski, Gino Norman Iasella
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Publication number: 20230330738Abstract: Rivet dispenser systems and methods of use thereof are provided. In a non-limiting embodiment, the rivet dispenser system comprises a rivet receiving member defining a channel therein, and a seat member. The channel includes a curved region. The rivet receiving member comprises a first port and a second port. The first port communicates with the channel and is configured to receive rivets. The second port communicates with the channel and is configured to dispense rivets. The channel extends between the first port and the second port and is configured to transport rivets from the first port to the second port in a series arrangement and in a preselected orientation. The seat member communicates with the second port and is configured to selectively engage with a rivet holder of a resistance spot rivet welding apparatus and introduce a single rivet to the rivet holder at one time.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2022Publication date: October 19, 2023Inventors: Daniel Peter VANDERZWET, Simon Maurice BRITTON, Larry Frank KOSCIELSKI, Eric Jean MICHAUD, David Mario SIMONE, Donald J. SPINELLA, Gino N. IASELLA, Daniel BERGSTROM, Robert B. WILCOX, Thomas R. KINGSBURY, Graham Scott MUSGROVE
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Patent number: 11684992Abstract: Resistance spot rivet welding systems, subsystems, and methods of use thereof are provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2018Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignees: HOWMET AEROSPACE INC., CENTERLINE (WINDSOR) LIMITEDInventors: Daniel Peter Vanderzwet, Simon Maurice Britton, Larry Frank Koscielski, Eric Jean Michaud, David Mario Simone, Stuart Cameron Cosgrave, Kyle Alexander Wasyliniuk, Donald J. Spinella, Gino N. Iasella, Daniel Bergstrom, Robert B. Wilcox, Thomas R. Kingsbury, Graham Scott Musgrove
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Patent number: 11471932Abstract: Rivet dispenser systems and methods of use thereof are provided. In a non-limiting embodiment, the rivet dispenser system comprises a rivet receiving member defining a channel therein, and a seat member. The channel includes a curved region. The rivet receiving member comprises a first port and a second port. The first port communicates with the channel and is configured to receive rivets. The second port communicates with the channel and is configured to dispense rivets. The channel extends between the first port and the second port and is configured to transport rivets from the first port to the second port in a series arrangement and in a preselected orientation. The seat member communicates with the second port and is configured to selectively engage with a rivet holder of a resistance spot rivet welding apparatus and introduce a single rivet to the rivet holder at one time.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2019Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignees: HOWMET AEROSPACE INC., CenterLine (Windsor) LimitedInventors: Daniel Peter Vanderzwet, Simon Maurice Britton, Larry Frank Koscielski, Eric Jean Michaud, David Mario Simone, Donald J. Spinella, Gino N. Iasella, Daniel Bergstrom, Robert B. Wilcox, Thomas R. Kingsbury, Graham Scott Musgrove
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Publication number: 20210394252Abstract: Rivet dispenser systems and methods of use thereof are provided. In a non-limiting embodiment, the rivet dispenser system comprises a rivet receiving member defining a channel therein, and a seat member. The channel includes a curved region. The rivet receiving member comprises a first port and a second port. The first port communicates with the channel and is configured to receive rivets. The second port communicates with the channel and is configured to dispense rivets. The channel extends between the first port and the second port and is configured to transport rivets from the first port to the second port in a series arrangement and in a preselected orientation. The seat member communicates with the second port and is configured to selectively engage with a rivet holder of a resistance spot rivet welding apparatus and introduce a single rivet to the rivet holder at one time.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2019Publication date: December 23, 2021Inventors: Daniel Peter VANDERZWET, Simon Maurice BRITTON, Larry Frank KOSCIELSKI, Eric Jean MICHAUD, David Mario SIMONE, Donald J. SPINELLA, Gino N. IASELLA, Daniel BERGSTROM, Robert B. WILCOX, Thomas R. KINGSBURY, Graham Scott MUSGROVE
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Publication number: 20200361020Abstract: Resistance spot rivet welding systems, subsystems, and methods of use thereof are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2018Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventors: Daniel Peter VANDERZWET, Simon Maurice BRITTON, Larry Frank KOSCIELSKI, Eric Jean MICHAUD, David Mario SIMONE, Stuart Cameron COSGRAVE, Kyle Alexander WASYLINIUK, Donald J. SPINELLA, Gino N. IASELLA, Daniel BERGSTROM, Robert B. WILCOX, Thomas R. KINGSBURY, Graham Scott MUSGROVE
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Publication number: 20200180063Abstract: A collet assembly including an actuator and a collet connected to the actuator. The collet assembly is adapted to be installed on a welding electrode holder having an electrode. The collet is moveable by the actuator from an advanced position, in which the collet is adapted to grip a fastener such as a welding rivet, and a retracted position, in which at least a portion of the collet is retracted into the actuator to enable the electrode to engage the fastener for welding to a work piece, and the collet is adapted to release the fastener.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2020Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventors: Robert Wilcox, Thomas Kingsbury, Dan Peter Vanderzwet, Simon Maurice Britton, Donald J. Spinella, Daniel Bergstrom, Eric Jean Michaud, Larry Frank Koscielski, Gino Norman Iasella
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Patent number: 7938436Abstract: An inflator assembly is disclosed for use in an automobile. The inflator assembly features a slide-on housing around an inflator.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2008Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Assignee: Autoliv ASP, Inc.Inventors: Larry Frank Lunt, Louis Mueller
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Publication number: 20090189375Abstract: An inflator assembly is disclosed for use in an automobile. The inflator assembly features a slide-on housing around an inflator.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2008Publication date: July 30, 2009Applicant: Autoliv ASP, Inc.Inventors: Larry Frank Lunt, Louis Mueller
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Patent number: 7098291Abstract: A moisture-reactive hot-melt adhesive composition is provided. Particularly, a composition that includes a polyisocyanate and at least two polyols, one of which is a fatty polyol. Also provided is a method for bonding substrates using the adhesive.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2003Date of Patent: August 29, 2006Assignee: Rohm and Haas CompanyInventor: Larry Frank Brinkman
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Patent number: 7060759Abstract: A moisture-reactive hot-melt adhesive composition is provided. Particularly, a composition that includes a polyol, an anhydride-functional polymer, and a polyisocyanate. Also provided are a method for forming the adhesive composition and a method for bonding substrates using the adhesive.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2003Date of Patent: June 13, 2006Assignee: Rohm and Haas CompanyInventor: Larry Frank Brinkman
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Patent number: 6911491Abstract: A moisture reactive hot melt adhesive composition formed by admixing components including a polyisocyanate, an amorphous polyol, tri-C1-C6-alkyl citrate in the amount of 1.3 to 6% by weight based on the weight of said adhesive composition, and styrene/allyl alcohol copolymer having a hydroxyl number of 100-300 and Mn of 1,000-4,000 in the amount of 0.1 to 10% by weight based on the weight of said adhesive composition, wherein the ratio of NCO/OH groups of the components on an equivalents basis is from 1.05 to 2.5, the components being free from crystalline polyesters and polyethers and the components containing less than 1%, by weight based on the total weight of the components, of water is provided. Also a method for forming the adhesive composition and a method for bonding two substrates using the adhesive are provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2002Date of Patent: June 28, 2005Assignee: Rohm and Haas CompanyInventor: Larry Frank Brinkman
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Patent number: 6730738Abstract: A moisture-reactive hot-melt adhesive composition is provided. Particularly, a composition that includes a polyether polyol, a polyester polyol, a styrene/allyl alcohol copolymer, and a polyisocyanate. More particularly, the components are chosen so that the ratio of NCO/OH groups on an equivalents basis is from 1.8/1 to 3.0/1; the components contain less than 1% by weight of water; the weight ratio of polyether polyol to polyester polyol is at least 0.42; and the free NCO content is at least 5.5% by weight. Also provided are a method for forming the adhesive composition and a method for bonding substrates using the adhesive.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2002Date of Patent: May 4, 2004Assignee: Rohm and Haas CompanyInventor: Larry Frank Brinkman
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Publication number: 20030232956Abstract: A moisture-reactive hot-melt adhesive composition is provided. Particularly, a composition that includes a polyisocyanate and at least two polyols, one of which is a fatty polyol. Also provided is a method for bonding substrates using the adhesive.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2003Publication date: December 18, 2003Inventor: Larry Frank Brinkman
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Publication number: 20030181589Abstract: A moisture-reactive hot-melt adhesive composition is provided. Particularly, a composition that includes a polyol, an anhydride-functional polymer, and a polyisocyanate. Also provided are a method for forming the adhesive composition and a method for bonding substrates using the adhesive.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2003Publication date: September 25, 2003Inventor: Larry Frank Brinkman
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Patent number: 6579406Abstract: A moisture reactive hot melt adhesive composition formed by admixing components including a polyisocyanate, an amorphous polyol and 0.1 to 10%, by weight based on the weight of the adhesive composition, of certain styrene/allyl alcohol copolymers, wherein the ratio of NCO/OH groups of the components on an equivalents basis is from 1.05 to 2.5, the components being free from crystalline polyesters and polyethers and the components containing less than 1%, by weight based on the total weight of the components, of water is provided. Also a method for forming the adhesive composition and a method for bonding two substrates using the adhesive are provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2001Date of Patent: June 17, 2003Assignee: Rohm and Haas CompanyInventor: Larry Frank Brinkman
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Publication number: 20030106640Abstract: A moisture-reactive hot-melt adhesive composition is provided. Particularly, a composition that includes a polyether polyol, a polyester polyol, a styrene/allyl alcohol copolymer, and a polyisocyanate. More particularly, the components are chosen so that the ratio of NCO/OH groups on an equivalents basis is from 1.8/1 to 3.0/1; the components contain less than 1% by weight of water; the weight ratio of polyether polyol to polyester polyol is at least 0.42; and the free NCO content is at least 5.5% by weight. Also provided are a method for forming the adhesive composition and a method for bonding substrates using the adhesive.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2002Publication date: June 12, 2003Inventor: Larry Frank Brinkman
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Publication number: 20020174948Abstract: A moisture reactive hot melt adhesive composition formed by admixing components including a polyisocyanate, an amorphous polyol, 1.3 to 6%, by weight based on the weight of the adhesive composition, tri-C1-C6-alkyl citrate, and 0.1 to 10%, by weight based on the weight of the adhesive composition, of certain styrene/allyl alcohol copolymers, wherein the ratio of NCO/OH groups of the components on an equivalents basis is from 1.05 to 2.5, the components being free from crystalline polyesters and polyethers and the components containing less than 1%, by weight based on the total weight of the components, of water is provided. Also a method for forming the adhesive composition and a method for bonding two substrates using the adhesive are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2002Publication date: November 28, 2002Inventor: Larry Frank Brinkman
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Publication number: 20020033228Abstract: A moisture reactive hot melt adhesive composition formed by admixing components including a polyisocyanate, an amorphous polyol and 0.1 to 10%, by weight based on the weight of the adhesive composition, of certain styrene/allyl alcohol copolymers, wherein the ratio of NCO/OH groups of the components on an equivalents basis is from 1.05 to 2.5, the components being free from crystalline polyesters and polyethers and the components containing less than 1%, by weight based on the total weight of the components, of water is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2001Publication date: March 21, 2002Inventor: Larry Frank Brinkman
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Patent number: 5268577Abstract: A radiation detector (10) is provided, wherein a bulk high T.sub.c superconducting sample (11) is placed in a magnetic field and maintained at a superconducting temperature. Photons of incident radiation will cause localized heating in superconducting loops of the sample destroying trapped flux and redistributing the fluxons, and reducing the critical current of the loops. Subsequent cooling of the sample in the magnetic field will cause trapped flux redistributed Abrikosov fluxons and trapped Josephson fluxons. The destruction and trapping of the fluxons causes changes in the magnetization of the sample inducing currents in opposite directions in a pickup coil (12) which is coupled by an input coil (15) to an rf SQUID (16).Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 1992Date of Patent: December 7, 1993Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the United States Department of EnergyInventors: Joseph F. Artuso, Larry A. Franks, Kenneth L. Hull, Orest G. Symko