Patents by Inventor David LINNANE

David LINNANE 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).

  • FRICTION STIR WELDING TOOL ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20240009755
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to a friction stir welding (FSW) tool assembly comprising a retention mechanism to mechanically engage both a tool insert and a tool holder, thereby preventing relative separation. The retention mechanism comprises an annular locking collar mounted about the tool insert and/or the tool holder that couples with the tool insert and/or the tool holder, in mating engagement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2021
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Santonu GHOSH, Branislav DZEPINA, Maria Louise CANN, Teresa RODRIGUEZ SUAREZ, David LINNANE