Patents by Inventor Travis G. Whitworth

Travis G. Whitworth 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).

  • Tank welding fixture
    Patent number: 9802277
    Abstract: A welding fixture and method allow for both coarse and fine adjustments of headstocks and tailstocks for securing a tank or other cylindrical-like object within a welding fixture. Coarse adjustment is provided by adjusting the headstock and/or tailstock linearly along a rail system. Find adjustment is provided by linearly adjusting a movable table on which the headstock and/or tailstock rest. The headstock and tailstock may also have compression clamping members for securing the tank to the headstock and tailstock. Pipe stands are also provided for supporting the tank before, during, and after the welding process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: LINCOLN GLOBAL, INC.
    Inventors: Johnny W. Beatty, Travis G. Whitworth, Michael Whan, Brian Simons
  • TANK WELDING FIXTURE
    Publication number: 20160016267
    Abstract: A welding fixture and method allow for both coarse and fine adjustments of headstocks and tailstocks for securing a tank or other cylindrical-like object within a welding fixture. Coarse adjustment is provided by adjusting the headstock and/or tailstock linearly along a rail system. Find adjustment is provided by linearly adjusting a movable table on which the headstock and/or tailstock rest. The headstock and tailstock may also have compression damping members for securing the tank to the headstock and tailstock. Pipe stands are also provided for supporting the tank before, during, and after the welding process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: Johnny W. Beatty, Travis G. Whitworth, Michael Whan, Brian Simons