Patents by Inventor Ronald P. Simpson

Ronald P. Simpson 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).

  • Narrow gap welding torch with replacement tip
    Patent number: 4346279
    Abstract: A narrow groove welding torch having an inexpensive rugged easily replaceable ceramic tip having a rectangular cross section with blanketing ducts disposed therein and springs which fit over hooks to hold the tip in place on the welding torch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 1980
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1982
    Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp.
    Inventors: Gerald G. Lessmann, Ronald P. Simpson, Ronald D. O'Brokta
  • Method of welding utilizing both consumable and non-consumable electrodes
    Patent number: 4291220
    Abstract: A method of welding utilizing consumable and non-consumable electrodes blanketed with inert gas to weld with a minimal amount or no preheating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 1979
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1981
    Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp.
    Inventors: Gerald G. Lessmann, Ronald P. Simpson, William J. Reichenecker, Ronald D. O'Brokta