Patents by Inventor Ryan S. MELCHER

Ryan S. MELCHER 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).

  • Method of peening an obstructed region of a metal assembly
    Patent number: 11486021
    Abstract: A method for peening an obstructed region of a metal assembly that is obstructed by an obstructing part of the metal assembly is provided. The method includes determining an optimal peening path for treating the obstructed region irrespective of the obstructing part; identifying a portion of the obstructing part within the optimal peening path; determining a section of the portion of the obstructing part that is removable without affecting a mechanical integrity and functionality of the obstructing part; removing, by machining, the section so as to create additional space along the optimal peening path; and peening the obstructed region, a path of the peening at least partially crossing through the additional space. A method for peening a nuclear reactor pressure vessel is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: Framatome Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew J. Spencer, Douglas M. Lawrence, Gary R. Poling, Ryan S. Melcher
  • METHOD OF PEENING AN OBSTRUCTED REGION OF A METAL ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20190226049
    Abstract: A method for peening an obstructed region of a metal assembly that is obstructed by an obstructing part of the metal assembly is provided. The method includes determining an optimal peening path for treating the obstructed region irrespective of the obstructing part; identifying a portion of the obstructing part within the optimal peening path; determining a section of the portion of the obstructing part that is removable without affecting a mechanical integrity and functionality of the obstructing part; removing, by machining, the section so as to create additional space along the optimal peening path; and peening the obstructed region, a path of the peening at least partially crossing through the additional space. A method for peening a nuclear reactor pressure vessel is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2016
    Publication date: July 25, 2019
    Inventors: Andrew J. SPENCER, Douglas M. LAWRENCE, Gary R. POLING, Ryan S. MELCHER