Patents by Inventor Jamie D. Skovron

Jamie D. Skovron 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).

  • Electrically assisted flow drill screwdriving and fixture therefore
    Patent number: 10731684
    Abstract: Electrically assisted flow drill screwdriving processes (EAFDS) and devices are described. The methods can augment traditional FDS and allow for softening of metals of a stack-up, which can enable FDS joining of thicker and stronger materials such as boron steel. EAFDS methods can reduce cycle time and can be used to join thicker cross-sections with reduced installation torque. Also disclosed are fixtures for attachment to existing devices that can provide for the electrical augmentation of existing FDS processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: Clemson University Research Foundation
    Inventors: Brandt J. Ruszkiewicz, Jamie D. Skovron, Laine Mears
  • Electrically Assisted Flow Drill Screwdriving and Fixture Therefore
    Publication number: 20180238362
    Abstract: Electrically assisted flow drill screwdriving processes (EAFDS) and devices are described. The methods can augment traditional FDS and allow for softening of metals of a stack-up, which can enable FDS joining of thicker and stronger materials such as boron steel. EAFDS methods can reduce cycle time and can be used to join thicker cross-sections with reduced installation torque. Also disclosed are fixtures for attachment to existing devices that can provide for the electrical augmentation of existing FDS processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2018
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Inventors: Brandt J. Ruszkiewicz, Jamie D. Skovron, Laine Mears