Patents by Inventor Robert E. Dick
Robert E. Dick 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).
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Patent number: 10464707Abstract: A shaped metal container comprising less metal than prior art shaped metal containers while still able to handle sufficient axial load and undergo shaping processes, including necking, without wrinkling, buckling, collapsing or other physical defect is disclosed. Processes for shaping a metal container having a sidewall of variable thickness, wherein a portion of the sidewall having a variable thickness is shaped using a die or dies are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2017Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Assignee: Alcoa USA Corp.Inventors: Robert E. Dick, Anthony J. Fedusa, Gary L. Myers
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Patent number: 10446817Abstract: The present disclosure relates to energy storage devices having: a sealed container configured to house a plurality of energy storage devices and enable electrical communication via terminals of the sealed container and a vent located on a periphery of the sealed container. The vent generally comprises a vent panel; a countersink located adjacent the vent panel; at least one score located in the countersink; a buckling initiator at least partially located on the countersink, where the buckling initiator is configured to intersect with the at least one score; and a hinge portion attached to the vent panel, where the hinge portion is positioned opposite the buckling initiator.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2016Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: Arconic Inc.Inventors: Glenn W. Jarvis, Robert E. Dick, Hasso Weiland, Joseph M. Fridy, David J. McNeish, John W. Cobes, Rabindra K. Bhattacharyya, John M. Krish, David M. Ference, Brock Watters, Gregory Catrambone
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Publication number: 20190001390Abstract: Generally, the instant disclosure is directed towards various methods of EMF-forming workpieces and the resulting workpieces. More specifically, the instant disclosure is directed towards various embodiments of imparting EMF-features onto workpieces, where workpieces with resulting EMF-features are configured as metal containers.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2016Publication date: January 3, 2019Inventors: Robert E. Dick, Jeremy N. Pepper, Barry E. Soxman, Anthony J. Fedusa
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Publication number: 20170341128Abstract: A shaped metal container comprising less metal than prior art shaped metal containers while still able to handle sufficient axial load and undergo shaping processes, including necking, without wrinkling, buckling, collapsing or other physical defect is disclosed. Processes for shaping a metal container having a sidewall of variable thickness, wherein a portion of the sidewall having a variable thickness is shaped using a die or dies are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventors: Robert E. Dick, Anthony J. Fedusa, Gary L. Myers
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Patent number: 9707615Abstract: A shaped metal container having less metal than prior art shaped metal containers while still able to handle sufficient axial load and undergo shaping processes, including necking, without wrinkling, buckling, collapsing or other physical defect is disclosed. Processes for shaping a metal container having a sidewall of variable thickness, wherein a portion of the sidewall having a variable thickness is shaped using a die or dies are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2011Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: Alcoa USA Corp.Inventors: Robert E. Dick, Anthony J. Fedusa, Gary L. Myers
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Patent number: 9700929Abstract: A method of forming a metal container comprises: curling outward a top edge of the metal container to form a curl and expanding a diameter of a first section of the metal container to form a first expanded section; wherein at least part of the first expanded section is below the curl. In some embodiments, the steps of curling outward a top edge of the metal container to form a curl and expanding a diameter of a first section of the metal container to form a first expanded section are performed in a single stroke of a single die. In some embodiments, the step of expanding a diameter of a first section of the metal container to form an expanded section is performed after the step of curling outward a top edge of the metal container to form a curl.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2012Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: Alcoa USA Corp.Inventors: Anthony J. Fedusa, Gary L. Myers, Gary L. Hunker, Robert E. Dick
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Publication number: 20170170439Abstract: The present application provides for various embodiments of energy storage devices and various methods of utilizing the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2016Publication date: June 15, 2017Inventors: Glenn W. Jarvis, Robert E. Dick, Hasso Weiland, Joseph M. Fridy, David J. McNeish, John W. Cobes, Rabindra K. Bhattacharyya, John M. Krish, David M. Ference, Brock Watters, Gregory Catrambone
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Patent number: 9327338Abstract: A knockout has a support surface and the support surface has: (i) a first knockout outer diameter capable of supporting the first inner diameter of a container side wall when the knockout is inserted into an opening of the metal container and when the metal container is being necked with a necking die; and (ii) a second knockout outer diameter capable of supporting the second inner diameter of the container side wall when the knockout is inserted into the opening of the metal container and when the metal container is being necked with the necking die, and wherein the first knockout outer diameter is larger than the second knockout outer diameter.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2012Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Assignee: Alcoa Inc.Inventors: Darl G. Boysel, Robert E. Dick, Gary L. Myers, David J. McNeish
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Publication number: 20150314361Abstract: An aluminum sheet comprises a 3XXX or a 5xxx alloy having a tensile yield strength as measured in the longitudinal direction of 27-33 ksi and an ultimate tensile strength; wherein the ultimate tensile strength minus the tensile yield strength is less than 3.30 ksi (UTS?TYS<3.30 ksi). An aluminum container has a dome, wherein the dome comprises a AA 3XXX or a 5xxx having a tensile yield strength as measured in the longitudinal direction of 27-33 ksi and an ultimate tensile strength; wherein the ultimate tensile strength minus the tensile yield strength is less than 3.30 ksi (UTS?TYS<3.30 ksi).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2015Publication date: November 5, 2015Inventors: Thomas N. Rouns, David J. McNeish, Darl G. Boysel, Guy P. Wilson, Greg Mrozinski, Jean F. Capps, Neesha A. Ghadiali, Samuel Combs, Christopher R. Miller, Robert E. Dick
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Publication number: 20140174144Abstract: A knockout has a support surface and the support surface has: (i) a first knockout outer diameter capable of supporting the first inner diameter of a container side wall when the knockout is inserted into an opening of the metal container and when the metal container is being necked with a necking die; and (ii) a second knockout outer diameter capable of supporting the second inner diameter of the container side wall when the knockout is inserted into the opening of the metal container and when the metal container is being necked with the necking die, and wherein the first knockout outer diameter is larger than the second knockout outer diameter.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2012Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: ALCOA INC.Inventors: Darl G. Boysel, Robert E. Dick, Gary L. Myers, David J. McNeish
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Publication number: 20130301273Abstract: A device for thermal management of an electronic component includes an inner shell dimensioned to house an electrical circuit and a thermally conductive metal outer shell. The metal outer shell has a thickness less than 6.3246 mm; a first closed end having a first diameter and dimensioned to support an electronic component operably connected to the electrical circuit; and a second end having a second diameter, wherein the first diameter is greater than the second diameter. The inner shell is at least partially within the outer shell. The outer shell is comprised of a single metal sheet. The thinnest portion of the outer metal shell is less than or equal to 0.75 times the thickest portion of the outer metal shell.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: November 14, 2013Applicant: ALCOA INC.Inventors: Edmund Chu, Kelly Whitaker-Weiler, J.R. Bushik, Jeffrey Shoup, Narsimhan Raghunathan, Luis Fanor Vega, Jason Bely, Gary L. Myers, Gary L. Hunker, Barry E. Soxman, Anthony J. Fedusa, Robert E. Dick, Darl G. Boysel, Eileen M. Kenzevich
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Publication number: 20130291612Abstract: A method of manufacturing a die for shaping metal containers comprises providing an expansion die for manufacturing metal containers and peening at least a portion of the work surface of the expansion die. Another method of manufacturing a die for shaping metal containers comprises providing a die for narrowing a diameter of metal containers and peening at least a portion of the work surface of the die.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2013Publication date: November 7, 2013Inventors: Robert E. Dick, Anthony J. Fedusa, Gary L. Myers
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Patent number: 8555692Abstract: The present invention provides an expansion die for manufacturing containers including a work surface including a progressively expanding portion and a land portion; and an undercut portion positioned following the land portion of the work surface. The present invention further provides a process for manufacturing shaped containers including providing a container stock having a first diameter; expanding at least a portion of the container stock to a second diameter with at least one expansion die; and forming an end of the container stock to accept a container lid.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2011Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Alcoa Inc.Inventors: Gary L. Myers, Anthony Fedusa, Robert E. Dick
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Publication number: 20120312066Abstract: A method of forming a metal container comprises: narrowing a first top section of the container in at least one narrowing step, wherein after narrowing the first top section, the first top section has a first top section minimum outer diameter; and narrowing a second section of the metal container after narrowing the first top section, wherein after narrowing the second section, the second section has a second section minimum outer diameter; wherein the second section is below the first top section minimum outer diameter and wherein the second section minimum outer diameter is larger than the first top section minimum outer diameter. In some embodiments, the second section is below the first top section minimum outer diameter. In some embodiments, the second section of the metal container is necked with a necking die.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2012Publication date: December 13, 2012Applicant: ALCOA INC.Inventors: Gary L. Myers, Anthony J. Fedusa, Robert E. Dick, Gary L. Hunker
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Patent number: 8322183Abstract: The present invention provides a necking system including a plurality of necking dies each necking dies having an at least partially non-polished necking surface and a non-polished relief following the necking surface. The present invention further provides a method of necking a metal container including providing a metal blank; shaping the blank into a bottle stock; and necking the metal bottle stock, wherein necking includes at least one necking die having an at least partially non-polished necking surface.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2010Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: Alcoa Inc.Inventors: Gary L. Myers, Anthony Fedusa, Robert E. Dick
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Patent number: 8132687Abstract: A double-walled container and method of manufacturing are disclosed. A first container having a smaller diameter than a second container is inserted into the second container. A portion of the first container is expanded and/or a portion of the second container may be narrowed so that first and second container is interlocked and form a double-walled container. The first and/or second containers may have ribs. An air gap between the first and second containers provides thermal insulation to contents of the double-walled container.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2009Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Assignee: Alcoa Inc.Inventors: Anthony J. Fedusa, Robert E. Dick, Darl G. Boysel
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Publication number: 20120043294Abstract: A shaped metal container comprising less metal than prior art shaped metal containers while still able to handle sufficient axial load and undergo shaping processes, including necking, without wrinkling, buckling, collapsing or other physical defect is disclosed. Processes for shaping a metal container having a sidewall of variable thickness, wherein a portion of the sidewall having a variable thickness is shaped using a die or dies are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2011Publication date: February 23, 2012Applicant: ALCOA INC.Inventors: Robert E. Dick, Anthony J. Fedusa, Gary L. Myers
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Patent number: D644126Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2011Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Assignee: Alcoa Inc.Inventors: Robert E. Dick, Anthony J. Fedusa
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Patent number: D647371Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2010Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Assignee: Alcoa Inc.Inventors: Gary L. Myers, Anthony J. Fedusa, Robert E. Dick, Eileen Kenzevich, Cynthia Eggers
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Patent number: D648178Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2010Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Assignee: Alcoa Inc.Inventors: Robert E. Dick, Anthony J. Fedusa