Patents by Inventor Michael J. PROFFITT

Michael J. PROFFITT 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).

  • PARTICULATE FEED APPARATUS AND HARDFACING SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20160288239
    Abstract: Arc welding systems, apparatus and methods are for hardfacing are provided, including particle feeding apparatus. In one aspect the workpiece is moved in an oscillatory fashion while keeping the welding torch and the particulate delivery system stationary during at least a portion of welding pass. The welding torch and particulate delivery system may also be moved in a non-oscillatory fashion. Process speeds of about 18-30 in/min can be obtained with carbide incorporation of greater than 30% and uniform distribution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Applicant: VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY
    Inventors: Scott W. BEARY, Michael J. PROFFITT, Clint A. WEINBERG, Wanti MUCHTAR, David LANDON, Bjorn JOHNSON
  • Automatic system for abrasive hardfacing
    Patent number: 9321117
    Abstract: Arc welding systems, apparatus and methods are for hardfacing are provided, including particle feeding apparatus. In one aspect the workpiece is moved in an oscillatory fashion while keeping the welding torch and the particulate delivery system stationary during at least a portion of welding pass. The welding torch and particulate delivery system may also be moved in a non-oscillatory fashion. Process speeds of about 18-30 in/min can be obtained with carbide incorporation of greater than 30% and uniform distribution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY
    Inventors: Scott W. Beary, Michael J. Proffitt, Clint A. Weinberg, Wanti Muchtar, David Landon, Bjorn Johnson
  • AUTOMATIC SYSTEM FOR ABRASIVE HARDFACING
    Publication number: 20150266124
    Abstract: Arc welding systems, apparatus and methods are for hardfacing are provided, including particle feeding apparatus. In one aspect the workpiece is moved in an oscillatory fashion while keeping the welding torch and the particulate delivery system stationary during at least a portion of welding pass. The welding torch and particulate delivery system may also be moved in a non-oscillatory fashion. Process speeds of about 18-30 in/min can be obtained with carbide incorporation of greater than 30% and uniform distribution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2015
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Inventors: Scott W. BEARY, Michael J. PROFFITT, Clint A. WEINBERG, Wanti MUCHTAR, David LANDON, Bjorn JOHNSON