Patents by Inventor Nigel J. Mckibbin

Nigel J. Mckibbin 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).

  • VIBRATION WELDING METHOD AND SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20240001621
    Abstract: A method of forming a weld joint is provided. A first component having a base portion and a flange extending from the base portion is provided. A second component is provided. The second component and the flange are brought into abutment and a load is applied to the flange via the second component. The flange is biased against the second component by a reaction of the first component to the load. One of the first and the second components is vibrated to form a weld joint between at least a part of the second component and at least a part of the flange.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2023
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Inventors: Shyan Bob Shen, Paolo Ballocchi, Nigel J. Mckibbin, Michael van Tooren, Ryan M. Robinson, James Alan Phillips