Patents by Inventor James T. Burg
James T. Burg 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: 20200262237Abstract: A wheel is provided including a disc face, an open end opposing the disc face, and a wheel rim extending between the disc face and the open end, the wheel rim including a rib extending radially inward from the rim and a rim section including the rib.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2020Publication date: August 20, 2020Inventors: Henry Sklyut, Gregory L. Peer, Gabriele F. Ciccola, Santosh Prasad, Erin Fulton, Michael A. Pacek, James T. Burg, Grant DeGeorge, Anton J. Rovito, Courtney Carraher, Christopher Au
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Patent number: 10385432Abstract: Various methods are disclosed for additively manufacturing a feedstock material to create an AM preform, wherein the AM preform is configured with a body having an internal passage defined therein, wherein the internal passage further includes at least one of a void and a channel; inserting a filler material into the internal passage of the AM preform; closing the AM preform with an enclosure component such that the filler material is retained within the internal passage of the AM preform; and deforming the AM preform to a sufficient amount to create a product having an internal passage therein, wherein the product is configured with wrought properties for that material via the deforming step.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2016Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: ARCONIC INC.Inventors: Raymond J. Kilmer, Vivek M. Sample, Erin J. Fulton, James T. Burg, Eric G. Bogan, Jason C. Brem, Robert J. Speer, William B. Leith, Michael Cardinale, Philip Gacka
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Patent number: 9643246Abstract: The teachings provide a fill tube assembly for a casting mold and methods of using the assembly. The fill tube assembly includes a fill tube having a tubular member with a receiving end, a mold-engaging end and an intermediate portion. The mold-engaging end has a tapered flange radially extending therefrom, the remainder of the tubular member has a substantially, uniform cross-section. A clamping assembly is structured to maintain a substantially leakproof seal at the fill tube, casting mold interface while accommodating dimensional variations. The clamping assembly includes a gasket, a load ring, a clamping plate and a pre-load gap between the clamping plate and the casting mold and optionally includes a dimensional compensating ring. When tightened, the clamping plate biases the load ring against the flange thereby distributing a uniform load against the casting mold, compressing the gasket therebetween while narrowing the pre-load gap to accommodate dimensional variations.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2015Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: SHIPSTON ALUMINUM TECHNOLOGIES (MICHIGAN), INC.Inventors: Marshall A. Klingensmith, Mark A. Ripepi, Rabindra K. Bhattacharyya, James T. Burg
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Publication number: 20160298218Abstract: Various methods are disclosed for additively manufacturing a feedstock material to create an AM preform, wherein the AM preform is configured with a body having an internal passage defined therein, wherein the internal passage further includes at least one of a void and a channel; inserting a filler material into the internal passage of the AM preform; closing the AM preform with an enclosure component such that the filler material is retained within the internal passage of the AM preform; and deforming the AM preform to a sufficient amount to create a product having an internal passage therein, wherein the product is configured with wrought properties for that material via the deforming step.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2016Publication date: October 13, 2016Inventors: Raymond J. Kilmer, Vivek M. Sample, Erin J. Fulton, James T. Burg, Eric G. Bogan, Jason C. Brem, Robert J. Speer, William B. Leith, Michael Cardinale, Philip Gacka
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Publication number: 20150343529Abstract: The teachings provide a fill tube assembly for a casting mold and methods of using the assembly. The fill tube assembly includes a fill tube having a tubular member with a receiving end, a mold-engaging end and an intermediate portion. The mold-engaging end has a tapered flange radially extending therefrom, the remainder of the tubular member has a substantially, uniform cross-section. A clamping assembly is structured to maintain a substantially leakproof seal at the fill tube, casting mold interface while accommodating dimensional variations. The clamping assembly includes a gasket, a load ring, a clamping plate and a pre-load gap between the clamping plate and the casting mold and optionally includes a dimensional compensating ring. When tightened, the clamping plate biases the load ring against the flange thereby distributing a uniform load against the casting mold, compressing the gasket therebetween while narrowing the pre-load gap to accommodate dimensional variations.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2015Publication date: December 3, 2015Inventors: Marshall A. Klingensmith, Mark A. Ripepi, Rabindra K. Bhattacharyya, James T. Burg
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Patent number: 9132479Abstract: The teachings provide a fill tube assembly for a casting mold and methods of using the assembly. The fill tube assembly includes a fill tube having a tubular member with a receiving end, a mold-engaging end and an intermediate portion. The mold-engaging end has a tapered flange radially extending therefrom, the remainder of the tubular member has a substantially, uniform cross-section. A clamping assembly is structured to maintain a substantially leakproof seal at the fill tube, casting mold interface while accommodating dimensional variations. The clamping assembly includes a gasket, a load ring, a clamping plate and a pre-load gap between the clamping plate and the casting mold and optionally includes a dimensional compensating ring. When tightened, the clamping plate biases the load ring against the flange thereby distributing a uniform load against the casting mold, compressing the gasket therebetween while narrowing the pre-load gap to accommodate dimensional variations.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2013Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: AUTOMOTIVE CASTING TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Marshall A. Klingensmith, Mark A. Ripepi, Rabindra K. Bhattacharyya, James T. Burg
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Patent number: 8869900Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a riser apparatus for use in offshore drilling for oil or other fossil fuels, the riser apparatus comprising: a plurality of riser sections coupled serially end-to-end, wherein each of the riser sections comprises: a tube having a first end and a second end; a first flanged that is mechanically joined to the first end of the tube; a second flanged that is mechanically joined to the second end of the tube; wherein the tube is constructed of an aluminum alloy; and wherein the flanges are constructed of the aluminum alloy; and wherein the riser apparatus has a length of approximately 1,500 meters or greater.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2008Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: Alcoa Inc.Inventors: Ralph Sawtell, Matthew P. Kiley, Harry R. Zonker, James T. Burg, John W. Cobes
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Patent number: 8814125Abstract: A tie down assembly adapted to be installed within a structure includes a cup and a crossbar that is fastened removably to the cup by a plurality of fasteners. The cup includes a recess forming an interior surface, and a plurality of seats extending from the interior surface. The crossbar includes a central portion and a plurality of elongated members extending therefrom. Each of the members includes a head that engages a corresponding one of the seats of the cup and is secured to the seat by one of the fasteners. The central portion of the crossbar may include a central aperture that receives one of the fasteners for an additional attachment point to the cup. The crossbar is adapted to receive tie down hooks, connectors, and the like. When the crossbar requires repair or replacement, it may be removed from the cup by unfastening the fasteners without the need to remove the cup from the structure.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2013Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Alcoa Inc.Inventors: Franklin David Silvio, James T. Burg, Robert J. Speer, Brett P. Conner, Jean Ann Skiles
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Publication number: 20140042290Abstract: A tie down assembly adapted to be installed within a structure includes a cup and a crossbar that is fastened removably to the cup by a plurality of fasteners. The cup includes a recess forming an interior surface, and a plurality of seats extending from the interior surface. The crossbar includes a central portion and a plurality of elongated members extending therefrom. Each of the members includes a head that engages a corresponding one of the seats of the cup and is secured to the seat by one of the fasteners. The central portion of the crossbar may include a central aperture that receives one of the fasteners for an additional attachment point to the cup. The crossbar is adapted to receive tie down hooks, connectors, and the like. When the crossbar requires repair or replacement, it may be removed from the cup by unfastening the fasteners without the need to remove the cup from the structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: ALCOA INC.Inventors: Franklin David Silvio, James T. Burg, Robert J. Speer, Brett P. Conner, Jean Ann Skiles
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Publication number: 20130269899Abstract: The teachings provide a fill tube assembly for a casting mold and methods of using the assembly. The fill tube assembly includes a fill tube having a tubular member with a receiving end, a mold-engaging end and an intermediate portion. The mold-engaging end has a tapered flange radially extending therefrom, the remainder of the tubular member has a substantially, uniform cross-section. A clamping assembly is structured to maintain a substantially leakproof seal at the fill tube, casting mold interface while accommodating dimensional variations. The clamping assembly includes a gasket, a load ring, a clamping plate and a pre-load gap between the clamping plate and the casting mold and optionally includes a dimensional compensating ring. When tightened, the clamping plate biases the load ring against the flange thereby distributing a uniform load against the casting mold, compressing the gasket therebetween while narrowing the pre-load gap to accommodate dimensional variations.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2013Publication date: October 17, 2013Applicant: AUTOMOTIVE CASTING TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: MARSHALL A. KLINGENSMITH, Mark A. Ripepi, Rabindra K Bhattacharyya, James T. Burg
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Patent number: 8505868Abstract: A tie down assembly adapted to be installed within a structure includes a cup and a crossbar that is fastened removably to the cup by a plurality of fasteners. The cup includes a recess forming an interior surface, and a plurality of seats extending from the interior surface. The crossbar includes a central portion and a plurality of elongated members extending therefrom. Each of the members includes a head that engages a corresponding one of the seats of the cup and is secured to the seat by one of the fasteners. The central portion of the crossbar may include a central aperture that receives one of the fasteners for an additional attachment point to the cup. The crossbar is adapted to receive tie down hooks, connectors, and the like. When the crossbar requires repair or replacement, it may be removed from the cup by unfastening the fasteners without the need to remove the cup from the structure.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2010Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: Alcoa Inc.Inventors: Franklin David Silvio, James T. Burg, Robert J. Speer, Brett P. Conner, Jean Ann Skiles
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Patent number: 8485401Abstract: The teachings provide a fill tube assembly for a casting mold and methods of using the assembly. The fill tube assembly includes a fill tube having a tubular member with a receiving end, a mold-engaging end and an intermediate portion. The mold-engaging end has a tapered flange radially extending therefrom, the remainder of the tubular member has a substantially, uniform cross-section. A clamping assembly is structured to maintain a substantially leakproof seal at the fill tube, casting mold interface while accommodating dimensional variations. The clamping assembly includes a gasket, a load ring, a clamping plate and a pre-load gap between the clamping plate and the casting mold and optionally includes a dimensional compensating ring. When tightened, the clamping plate biases the load ring against the flange thereby distributing a uniform load against the casting mold, compressing the gasket therebetween while narrowing the pre-load gap to accommodate dimensional variations.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2011Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: Automotive Casting Technology, Inc.Inventors: Marshall A. Klingensmith, Mark A. Ripepi, Rabindra K. Bhattacharyya, James T. Burg
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Publication number: 20120298727Abstract: One embodiment of a friction stir welding apparatus comprises two friction stir welding tools on a carriage. The first friction stir welding tool is capable of rotating in a first direction. The second friction stir welding tool is capable of rotating in a second direction, counter to the first direction. The first friction stir welding tool and the second friction stir welding tool are operable to weld simultaneously and in tandem along an intersection of at least two work pieces.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2012Publication date: November 29, 2012Applicant: ALCOA INC.Inventors: Israel Stol, James T. Burg
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Patent number: D791667Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2016Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: Arconic Inc.Inventors: Santosh Prasad, James T. Burg, Gabriele F. Ciccola, Grant DeGeorge, Michael A. Pacek
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Patent number: D823212Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2017Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Assignee: Arconic Inc.Inventors: Santosh Prasad, James T. Burg, Gabriele F. Ciccola, Grant DeGeorge, Michael A. Pacek
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Patent number: D836056Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2017Date of Patent: December 18, 2018Assignee: Arconic Inc.Inventors: Santosh Prasad, Henry Skylut, Gabriele F. Ciccola, Grant DeGeorge, Erin Fulton, Michael A. Pacek, James T. Burg, Anton J. Rovito, Courtney Carraher, Christopher Au
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Patent number: D836057Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2017Date of Patent: December 18, 2018Assignee: Arconic Inc.Inventors: Santosh Prasad, Henry Sklyut, Gabriele F. Ciccola, Grant DeGeorge, Erin Fulton, Michael A. Pacek, James T. Burg, Anton J. Rovito, Courtney Carraher, Christopher Au
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Patent number: D836522Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2017Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Assignee: Arconic Inc.Inventors: Santosh Prasad, Henry Sklyut, Gabriele F. Ciccola, Grant DeGeorge, Erin Fulton, Michael A. Pacek, James T. Burg, Anton J. Rovito, Courtney Carraher, Christopher Au
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Patent number: D889375Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2017Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: Howmet Aerospace Inc.Inventors: Santosh Prasad, James T. Burg, Gabriele F. Ciccola, Grant DeGeorge, Michael A. Pacek, Erin Fulton, Anton J. Rovito, Courtney Carraher, Christopher A. Au, Henry Sklyut
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Patent number: D889376Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2017Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: Howmet Aerospace Inc.Inventors: Santosh Prasad, James T. Burg, Gabriele F. Ciccola, Michael A. Pacek, Erin Fulton, Anton J. Rovito, Jason C Lee, Michael A Globig