Patents by Inventor Robert C. Smith, II

Robert C. Smith, II 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 for narrow groove welding
    Patent number: 5889251
    Abstract: A narrow groove welding apparatus including a torch assembly with a replaceable gas cup so that different length gas cups can be used for different depth grooves. An adjustable support assembly is provided to permit corresponding positioning of auxiliary components, including visual monitoring assemblies, wire feed assemblies, and illumination assemblies to ensure proper alignment of the auxiliary components with the weld zone. A torch assembly permits ready replacement of electrodes to match gas cups, and electrically isolates the electrode from the gas cup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1999
    Assignee: Framatome Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald J. Payne, Robert C. Smith, II