Patents by Inventor Anthony J. Fedusa
Anthony J. Fedusa 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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Publication number: 20230349406Abstract: Methods of fastening are provided. A method comprises contacting a fastener with a first layer of an assembly at a first location. The assembly comprises the first layer, a third layer, and a second layer positioned intermediate the first layer and the third layer. The first layer, the third layer, and the fastener are electrically conductive. The second layer defines a gap and the first location is in communication with the gap. Electrical communication is formed between the assembly and the fastener. The first layer is fastened to the third layer through the gap in the second layer with the fastener. The fastening comprises resistance welding the fastener to the third layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2021Publication date: November 2, 2023Inventors: Anthony J. Fedusa, Donald J. Spinella
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Patent number: 11802581Abstract: Methods of fastening are provided. A method comprises contacting a fastener with a first layer of an assembly at a first location. The assembly comprises the first layer, a third layer, and a second layer positioned intermediate the first layer and the third layer. The first layer, the third layer, and the fastener are electrically conductive. The second layer defines a gap and the first location is in communication with the gap. Electrical communication is formed between the assembly and the fastener. The first layer is fastened to the third layer through the gap in the second layer with the fastener. The fastening comprises resistance welding the fastener to the third layer.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2021Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Assignee: HOWMET AEROSPACE INC.Inventors: Anthony J. Fedusa, Donald J. Spinella
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Publication number: 20220088698Abstract: A hybrid electrode for resistance spot welding and a method of resistance welding are provided. The hybrid electrode comprises a pin and a collar member. The pin comprises an electrically conductive material and a pin contact surface. The collar member comprises a material that is at least one of less electrically conductive than the electrically conductive material of the pin and less thermally conductive than the electrically conductive material of the pin. The collar member comprises a collar member contact surface, and defines an inner cavity and a longitudinal axis. The pin is at least partially disposed in the inner cavity and the pin contact surface extends away from the collar member and is offset a distance along the longitudinal axis from the collar member contact surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2021Publication date: March 24, 2022Inventors: Donald J. Spinella, Anthony J. Fedusa
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Patent number: 10464707Abstract: A shaped metal container comprising less metal than prior art shaped metal containers while still able to handle sufficient axial load and undergo shaping processes, including necking, without wrinkling, buckling, collapsing or other physical defect is disclosed. Processes for shaping a metal container having a sidewall of variable thickness, wherein a portion of the sidewall having a variable thickness is shaped using a die or dies are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2017Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Assignee: Alcoa USA Corp.Inventors: Robert E. Dick, Anthony J. Fedusa, Gary L. Myers
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Publication number: 20190001390Abstract: Generally, the instant disclosure is directed towards various methods of EMF-forming workpieces and the resulting workpieces. More specifically, the instant disclosure is directed towards various embodiments of imparting EMF-features onto workpieces, where workpieces with resulting EMF-features are configured as metal containers.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2016Publication date: January 3, 2019Inventors: Robert E. Dick, Jeremy N. Pepper, Barry E. Soxman, Anthony J. Fedusa
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Publication number: 20170341128Abstract: A shaped metal container comprising less metal than prior art shaped metal containers while still able to handle sufficient axial load and undergo shaping processes, including necking, without wrinkling, buckling, collapsing or other physical defect is disclosed. Processes for shaping a metal container having a sidewall of variable thickness, wherein a portion of the sidewall having a variable thickness is shaped using a die or dies are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventors: Robert E. Dick, Anthony J. Fedusa, Gary L. Myers
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Patent number: 9707615Abstract: A shaped metal container having less metal than prior art shaped metal containers while still able to handle sufficient axial load and undergo shaping processes, including necking, without wrinkling, buckling, collapsing or other physical defect is disclosed. Processes for shaping a metal container having a sidewall of variable thickness, wherein a portion of the sidewall having a variable thickness is shaped using a die or dies are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2011Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: Alcoa USA Corp.Inventors: Robert E. Dick, Anthony J. Fedusa, Gary L. Myers
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Patent number: 9700929Abstract: A method of forming a metal container comprises: curling outward a top edge of the metal container to form a curl and expanding a diameter of a first section of the metal container to form a first expanded section; wherein at least part of the first expanded section is below the curl. In some embodiments, the steps of curling outward a top edge of the metal container to form a curl and expanding a diameter of a first section of the metal container to form a first expanded section are performed in a single stroke of a single die. In some embodiments, the step of expanding a diameter of a first section of the metal container to form an expanded section is performed after the step of curling outward a top edge of the metal container to form a curl.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2012Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: Alcoa USA Corp.Inventors: Anthony J. Fedusa, Gary L. Myers, Gary L. Hunker, Robert E. Dick
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Publication number: 20130301273Abstract: A device for thermal management of an electronic component includes an inner shell dimensioned to house an electrical circuit and a thermally conductive metal outer shell. The metal outer shell has a thickness less than 6.3246 mm; a first closed end having a first diameter and dimensioned to support an electronic component operably connected to the electrical circuit; and a second end having a second diameter, wherein the first diameter is greater than the second diameter. The inner shell is at least partially within the outer shell. The outer shell is comprised of a single metal sheet. The thinnest portion of the outer metal shell is less than or equal to 0.75 times the thickest portion of the outer metal shell.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: November 14, 2013Applicant: ALCOA INC.Inventors: Edmund Chu, Kelly Whitaker-Weiler, J.R. Bushik, Jeffrey Shoup, Narsimhan Raghunathan, Luis Fanor Vega, Jason Bely, Gary L. Myers, Gary L. Hunker, Barry E. Soxman, Anthony J. Fedusa, Robert E. Dick, Darl G. Boysel, Eileen M. Kenzevich
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Publication number: 20130291612Abstract: A method of manufacturing a die for shaping metal containers comprises providing an expansion die for manufacturing metal containers and peening at least a portion of the work surface of the expansion die. Another method of manufacturing a die for shaping metal containers comprises providing a die for narrowing a diameter of metal containers and peening at least a portion of the work surface of the die.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2013Publication date: November 7, 2013Inventors: Robert E. Dick, Anthony J. Fedusa, Gary L. Myers
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Publication number: 20120312066Abstract: A method of forming a metal container comprises: narrowing a first top section of the container in at least one narrowing step, wherein after narrowing the first top section, the first top section has a first top section minimum outer diameter; and narrowing a second section of the metal container after narrowing the first top section, wherein after narrowing the second section, the second section has a second section minimum outer diameter; wherein the second section is below the first top section minimum outer diameter and wherein the second section minimum outer diameter is larger than the first top section minimum outer diameter. In some embodiments, the second section is below the first top section minimum outer diameter. In some embodiments, the second section of the metal container is necked with a necking die.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2012Publication date: December 13, 2012Applicant: ALCOA INC.Inventors: Gary L. Myers, Anthony J. Fedusa, Robert E. Dick, Gary L. Hunker
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Patent number: 8132687Abstract: A double-walled container and method of manufacturing are disclosed. A first container having a smaller diameter than a second container is inserted into the second container. A portion of the first container is expanded and/or a portion of the second container may be narrowed so that first and second container is interlocked and form a double-walled container. The first and/or second containers may have ribs. An air gap between the first and second containers provides thermal insulation to contents of the double-walled container.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2009Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Assignee: Alcoa Inc.Inventors: Anthony J. Fedusa, Robert E. Dick, Darl G. Boysel
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Publication number: 20120043294Abstract: A shaped metal container comprising less metal than prior art shaped metal containers while still able to handle sufficient axial load and undergo shaping processes, including necking, without wrinkling, buckling, collapsing or other physical defect is disclosed. Processes for shaping a metal container having a sidewall of variable thickness, wherein a portion of the sidewall having a variable thickness is shaped using a die or dies are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2011Publication date: February 23, 2012Applicant: ALCOA INC.Inventors: Robert E. Dick, Anthony J. Fedusa, Gary L. Myers
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Patent number: 7954354Abstract: A method for manufacturing containers including providing a container having a first diameter; expanding the diameter of the container to a second diameter with at least one expansion die is disclosed. Expansion dies can be used to expand the diameter of a container. Multiple expansion dies can be used to gradually expand the diameter of the container without significantly damaging the container. The container can then be formed to accept a closure.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2007Date of Patent: June 7, 2011Assignee: Alcoa Inc.Inventors: Gary L. Myers, Anthony J. Fedusa, Robert E. Dick
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Patent number: D628905Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2010Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Assignee: Alcoa Inc.Inventors: Anthony J. Fedusa, Gary L. Myers, Robert E. Dick, Eileen Kenzevich
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Patent number: D628906Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2010Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Assignee: Alcoa Inc.Inventors: Anthony J. Fedusa, Gary L. Myers, Robert E. Dick, Eileen Kenzevich
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Patent number: D643752Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2010Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Assignee: Alcoa Inc.Inventors: Cynthia Eggers, Gary L. Myers, Anthony J. Fedusa, Robert E. Dick, Eileen Kenzevich
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Patent number: D644126Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2011Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Assignee: Alcoa Inc.Inventors: Robert E. Dick, Anthony J. Fedusa
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Patent number: D647371Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2010Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Assignee: Alcoa Inc.Inventors: Gary L. Myers, Anthony J. Fedusa, Robert E. Dick, Eileen Kenzevich, Cynthia Eggers
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Patent number: D648178Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2010Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Assignee: Alcoa Inc.Inventors: Robert E. Dick, Anthony J. Fedusa