Patents by Inventor Myron D. Stepath

Myron D. Stepath 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).

  • Underwater cutting and gouging method
    Patent number: 4273982
    Abstract: A method for cutting or gouging a metal object submerged in a non-volatile liquid medium by establishing an arc between the consumable electrode and the workpiece to heat and melt the metal and simultaneously directing a stream of the liquid medium at the molten metal to impinge upon and carry the molten metal away from the arc and the workpiece. The inventive method replaces conventional oxy-arc underwater cutting methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1976
    Date of Patent: June 16, 1981
    Assignee: Arcair Company
    Inventor: Myron D. Stepath