Patents by Inventor Eric R. Pickering

Eric R. Pickering 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).

  • Method and apparatus for gas tungsten arc welding tailored aluminum blanks
    Patent number: 5641417
    Abstract: Tailored aluminum blanks, such as structural automotive components, are formed by gas tungsten arc welding a plurality of aluminum or aluminum-alloy sections. Preferably, a backup plate having a shallow longitudinal groove or a plurality of longitudinal grooves and a beveled electrode are employed. A preferred embodiment comprises the use of a multi-torch assembly for initial cleaning and subsequent smoothing of the resulting weld.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 24, 1997
    Assignee: Reynolds Metals Company
    Inventors: Michael A. Glagola, Eric R. Pickering, Glen A. Taylor