Patents by Inventor Murray R. Manson

Murray R. Manson 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).

  • Apparatus and method for forming a tube having an article attached thereto
    Patent number: 6505389
    Abstract: In the present invention, at least one tubular blank and at least one article such as a metal stamping, to be attached to a hydroformed part, are loaded into a die. The tube is hydroformed using typical methods. The article is positioned in the die such that, when. the tube is hydroformed, the final hydroformed tube contacts the article at least at a point. Attachment means, such as a laser welder, are provided with access to the contact point between the article and the hydroformed tube so that a tack weld or other attachment can be made between the article and the hydroformed tube while still in the closed die. The hydroformed tube and attached article are then removed as a joint assembly from the die.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2003
    Assignee: F&P Mfg., Inc.
    Inventors: Murray R. Manson, Neil Brereton