Patents by Inventor Kent Deshotel

Kent Deshotel 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).

  • Patent number: 6770834
    Abstract: An improved apparatus and method for the prevention of deformation and buckling of metal plates during welding processes is disclosed. The improved apparatus and method are used to apply pressure to a welded seam created between two metal plates during the welding process. Pressure is applied to the area of the plates surrounding the welded seam until the welded seam has sufficiently cooled to prevent deformation and buckling of the metal plates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Inventor: Kent Deshotel