Patents by Inventor Barton Moenster

Barton Moenster 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).

  • Joining of machined sandwich assemblies by friction stir welding
    Patent number: 6051325
    Abstract: The machined-sandwich structural assembly has two components joined together with a joint of substantially the same strength as the weakest base material. More specifically, the structural assembly includes a first structural member and a second structural member. The first structural member is spaced from the second structural member through a plurality of intermediate members which extend between the first structural member and the second structural member. The plurality of intermediate members are friction stir welded to the first structural member. The resultant assembly requires less stock material, takes less time to machine and has a joint of improved strength.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2000
    Assignee: McDonnell Douglas Corporation
    Inventors: Rajesh Talwar, Barton Moenster, Ricky L. Martin