Patents by Inventor Donald R. Fields, Jr.

Donald R. Fields, Jr. 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).

  • Laser welding system
    Patent number: 6479786
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an improved laser welded work piece, such as an automotive body panel, and a system and method for the manufacture thereof. The invention is also directed to an improved system for manufacturing the welded work piece including an improved laser welder and a laser weld inspection device and system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Donald R. Fields, Jr., James Foley, Darin Morris, Frank Godsil
  • Laser welding system
    Patent number: 6476344
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an improved laser welded work piece, such as an automotive body panel, and a system and method for the manufacture thereof. The invention is also directed to an improved system for manufacturing the welded work piece including an improved laser welder and a laser weld inspection device and system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2002
    Assignee: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Donald R. Fields, Jr., James Foley, Darin Morris, Frank Godsil
  • Laser welding system
    Patent number: 6455803
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an improved laser welded work piece, such as an automotive body panel, and a system and method for the manufacture thereof. The invention is also directed to an improved system for manufacturing the welded work piece including an improved laser welder and a laser weld inspection device and system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Assignee: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Donald R. Fields, Jr., James Foley, Darin Morris, Frank Godsil
  • Laser welding system
    Patent number: 6403918
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an improved laser welded work piece, such as an automotive body panel, and a system and method for the manufacture thereof. The invention is also directed to an improved system for manufacturing the welded work piece including an improved laser welder and a laser weld inspection device and system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2002
    Assignee: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Donald R. Fields, Jr., James Foley, Darin Morris, Frank Godsil
  • Laser welding system
    Patent number: 6261701
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an improved laser welded work piece, such as an automotive body panel, and a system and method for the manufacture thereof. The invention is also directed to an improved system for manufacturing the welded work piece including an improved laser welder and a laser weld inspection device and system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2001
    Assignee: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Donald R. Fields, Jr.
  • Laser welding system
    Patent number: 6204469
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an improved laser welded work piece, such as an automotive body panel, and a system and method for the manufacture thereof. The invention is also directed to an improved system for manufacturing the welded work piece including an improved laser welder and a laser weld inspection device and system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2001
    Assignee: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Donald R. Fields, Jr., James Foley, Darin Morris, Frank Godsil