Patents by Inventor Tracy W. Nelson
Tracy W. Nelson 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: 11953998Abstract: A method of restoring an image of a computer, including identifying, by a backup application executing on the computer, artifacts of the computer to back up, creating a mirror image of a hard drive of the computer, wherein the mirror image comprises the artifacts, establishing a local environment within the computer, communicating with a backup server, by the backup application, using the local environment in the computer, backing up the mirror image, by the backup application, to the backup server using the local environment, updating the mirror image, by the backup application, in the backup server in response to a change in the computer, constructing the local environment on the computer in response to an event, loading a program from the local environment, and restoring the computer, by the backup application, from the mirror image in the backup server based on the artifacts, the program, and the restore process.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2020Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: T-MOBILE INNOVATIONS LLCInventors: Tracy L. Nelson, Lyle W. Paczkowski, William M. Parsel
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Publication number: 20170304933Abstract: In a general aspect, a method includes filling at least a portion of a cavity of a component with an additive material, and mixing, using a friction stir tool, a material of the component with the additive material. The additive material may be a liquid metal or a solid metal.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2017Publication date: October 26, 2017Inventors: Michael P. MILES, Tracy W. NELSON
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Patent number: 9061370Abstract: A probe for friction stir welding MMCs, ferrous alloys, non-ferrous alloys, and superalloys, as well as non-ferrous alloys, the probe including a shank, a shoulder, and a pin disposed through the shoulder and into the shank, wherein the pin and the shoulder at least include a coating comprised of a superabrasive material, the pin and shoulder being designed to reduce stress risers, disposing a collar around a portion of the shoulder and the shank to thereby prevent movement of the shoulder relative to the shank, and incorporating thermal management by providing a thermal flow barrier between the shoulder and the shank, and between the collar and the tool.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2013Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Assignees: BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, MEGASTIR TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: Tracy W. Nelson, Carl D. Sorenson, Scott M. Packer, Paul Allen Felter
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Publication number: 20140297908Abstract: An extensible system and method for providing a communication network including a central controller, a remote controlling device and a peripheral device, the central controller enabling communication between the remote controlling device and the peripheral device, the central controlling device and/or the remote controlling device having an extensible computer program, the extensible system being capable of adding additional peripheral devices, the central controller being capable of learning the communication protocols and communication standards of additional peripheral devices and the extensible control program being capable of learning how to communicate and control any peripheral devices that are connected to the central controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2014Publication date: October 2, 2014Inventors: Chia-Chi Teng, Tracy W. Nelson, Jacob D. Allred
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Publication number: 20140034710Abstract: A probe for friction stir welding MMCs, ferrous alloys, non-ferrous alloys, and superalloys, as well as non-ferrous alloys, the probe including a shank, a shoulder, and a pin disposed through the shoulder and into the shank, wherein the pin and the shoulder at least include a coating comprised of a superabrasive material, the pin and shoulder being designed to reduce stress risers, disposing a collar around a portion of the shoulder and the shank to thereby prevent movement of the shoulder relative to the shank, and incorporating thermal management by providing a thermal flow barrier between the shoulder and the shank, and between the collar and the tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicants: BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, MEGASTIR TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: Tracy W. Nelson, Carl D. Sorenson, Scott M. Packer, Paul Allen Felter
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Patent number: 8302834Abstract: A probe for friction stir welding MMCs, ferrous alloys, non-ferrous alloys, and superalloys, as well as non-ferrous alloys, the probe including a shank, a shoulder, and a pin disposed through the shoulder and into the shank, wherein the pin and the shoulder at least include a coating comprised of a superabrasive material, the pin and shoulder being designed to reduce stress risers, disposing a collar around a portion of the shoulder and the shank to thereby prevent movement of the shoulder relative to the shank, and incorporating thermal management by providing a thermal flow barrier between the shoulder and the shank, and between the collar and the tool.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2011Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignees: MegaStar Technologies LLC, Bringham Young UniversityInventors: Tracy W. Nelson, Carl D. Sorensen, Scott M. Packer, Paul Allen Felter
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Publication number: 20110297733Abstract: A probe for friction stir welding MMCs, ferrous alloys, non-ferrous alloys, and superalloys, as well as non-ferrous alloys, the probe including a shank, a shoulder, and a pin disposed through the shoulder and into the shank, wherein the pin and the shoulder at least include a coating comprised of a superabrasive material, the pin and shoulder being designed to reduce stress risers, disposing a collar around a portion of the shoulder and the shank to thereby prevent movement of the shoulder relative to the shank, and incorporating thermal management by providing a thermal flow barrier between the shoulder and the shank, and between the collar and the tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2011Publication date: December 8, 2011Inventors: Tracy W. Nelson, Carl D. Sorensen, Scott Packer, Paul Allen Felter
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Patent number: 7993575Abstract: A probe for friction stir welding MMCs, ferrous alloys, non-ferrous alloys, and superalloys, as well as non-ferrous alloys, the probe including a shank, a shoulder, and a pin disposed through the shoulder and into the shank, wherein the pin and the shoulder at least include a coating comprised of a superabrasive material, the pin and shoulder being designed to reduce stress risers, disposing a collar around a portion of the shoulder and the shank to thereby prevent movement of the shoulder relative to the shank, and incorporating thermal management by providing a thermal flow barrier between the shoulder and the shank, and between the collar and the tool.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2010Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: Megastir Technologies, LLCInventors: Tracy W. Nelson, Carl D. Sorensen, Scott Packer, Paul Allen Felter
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Publication number: 20100146866Abstract: A probe for friction stir welding MMCs, ferrous alloys, non-ferrous alloys, and superalloys, as well as non-ferrous alloys, the probe including a shank, a shoulder, and a pin disposed through the shoulder and into the shank, wherein the pin and the shoulder at least include a coating comprised of a superabrasive material, the pin and shoulder being designed to reduce stress risers, disposing a collar around a portion of the shoulder and the shank to thereby prevent movement of the shoulder relative to the shank, and incorporating thermal management by providing a thermal flow barrier between the shoulder and the shank, and between the collar and the tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2010Publication date: June 17, 2010Inventors: Tracy W. Nelson, Carl D. Sorensen, Scott Packer, Paul Allen Felter
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Patent number: 7661572Abstract: A probe for friction stir welding MMCs, ferrous alloys, non-ferrous alloys, and superalloys, as well as non-ferrous alloys, the probe including a shank, a shoulder, and a pin disposed through the shoulder and into the shank, wherein the pin and the shoulder at least include a coating comprised of a superabrasive material, the pin and shoulder being designed to reduce stress risers, disposing a collar around a portion of the shoulder and the shank to thereby prevent movement of the shoulder relative to the shank, and incorporating thermal management by providing a thermal flow barrier between the shoulder and the shank, and between the collar and the tool.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2006Date of Patent: February 16, 2010Assignees: Brigham Young University, SII MegaDiamond, Inc., Advanced Metal Products, Inc.Inventors: Tracy W. Nelson, Carl D. Sorensen, Scott Packer, Paul Allen Felter
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Patent number: 7608296Abstract: A friction stir welding anvil and method of producing a friction stir welding anvil that precludes diffusion or mechanical bonding of the anvil to the work pieces are provided. The alternatives for producing such an anvil comprise coating the anvil with diffusion barriers such as oxides, nitrides, intermetallics, and/or refractory metals; manufacturing an anvil either completely or partially from the same; or placing a coating of such materials in the form of a thin sheet or a powder between the anvil and the work pieces. The anvil disclosed herein exhibits high strength and hardness even at elevated temperatures, such as those greater than 800° C., so as to prevent the anvil from mechanically or diffusion bonding to the work pieces and so as to minimize, or eliminate altogether, anvil deformation.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2006Date of Patent: October 27, 2009Assignees: Brigham Young University, SII MegaDiamond, Inc., Advanced Metal ProductsInventors: Scott M. Packer, Tracy W. Nelson, Carl D. Sorensen
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Patent number: 7270257Abstract: A system and method for performing friction stir welding of non-planar materials having high melting temperatures, wherein a process is provided for performing longitudinal and radial welds on objects such as pipes, flanges, tanks, and shrouds, and wherein an active or passive mandrel provides support for the friction stir welding process.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2004Date of Patent: September 18, 2007Assignees: SII Megadiamond, Inc., Advanced Metal Products, Inc., Brigham Young UniversityInventors: Russell Steel, Tracy W. Nelson, Carl D. Sorensen, Scott Packer
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Patent number: 7210610Abstract: A method and device enabling friction stir welding along non-linear joint lines or seams on either planar or non-planar surfaces are provided. The device features four roller clamps located on upper and lower pieces. It also contains a non-consumable tool with a profiled probed end that engages work pieces and follows along a non-linear or linear joint lines in order to achieve high-integrity friction stir welds. No special anvil is required and the device can be manually or automatically operated and controlled. Operating similarly to a conventional sewing machine, this device and process enable an operator or user to manually guide work pieces to be welded through a friction stir welding tool and allows for flexibility in the path of the weld and the types of material being welded.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2002Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Assignee: Brigham Young UniversityInventors: Tracy W. Nelson, Carl D. Sorensen, Perry W. Carter, Thomas L. Kirkham, Jr., David V. Kirkham
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Patent number: 7152776Abstract: A probe for friction stir welding MMCs, ferrous alloys, non-ferrous alloys, and superalloys, as well as non-ferrous alloys, the probe including a shank, a shoulder, and a pin disposed through the shoulder and into the shank, wherein the pin and the shoulder at least include a coating comprised of a superabrasive material, the pin and shoulder being designed to reduce stress risers, disposing a collar around a portion of the shoulder and the shank to thereby prevent movement of the shoulder relative to the shank, and incorporating thermal management by providing a thermal flow barrier between the shoulder and the shank, and between the collar and the tool.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2003Date of Patent: December 26, 2006Assignees: SII MegaDiamond, Inc., Advanced Metal Products, Inc., Bringham Young UniversityInventors: Tracy W. Nelson, Carl D. Sorensen, Scott Packer, Paul Allen Felter
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Patent number: 7124929Abstract: A probe for friction stir welding MMCs, ferrous alloys, non-ferrous alloys, and superalloys, as well as non-ferrous alloys, the probe including a shank, a shoulder, and a pin disposed through the shoulder and into the shank, wherein the pin and the shoulder at least include a coating comprised of a superabrasive material, the pin and shoulder being designed to reduce stress risers, disposing a collar around a portion of the shoulder and the shank to thereby prevent movement of the shoulder relative to the shank, and incorporating thermal management by providing a thermal flow barrier between the shoulder and the shank, and between the collar and the tool.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2003Date of Patent: October 24, 2006Assignees: SII MegaDiamond, Inc., Advanced Metal Products, Inc., Brigham Young UniversityInventors: Tracy W. Nelson, Carl D. Sorensen, Scott Packer, Paul Allen Felter
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Patent number: 6779704Abstract: A probe for friction stir welding MMCs, ferrous alloys, non-ferrous alloys, and superalloys, as well as non-ferrous alloys, the probe including a shank, a shoulder, and a pin disposed through the shoulder and into the shank, wherein the pin and the shoulder at least include a coating comprised of a superabrasive material, the pin and shoulder being designed to reduce stress risers, disposing a collar around a portion of the shoulder and the shank to thereby prevent movement of the shoulder relative to the shank, and incorporating thermal management by providing a thermal flow barrier between the shoulder and the shank, and between the collar and the tool.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2001Date of Patent: August 24, 2004Inventors: Tracy W. Nelson, Carl D. Sorensen, Scott Packer, Paul Allen Felter
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Publication number: 20040155093Abstract: A probe for friction stir welding MMCs, ferrous alloys, non-ferrous alloys, and superalloys, as well as non-ferrous alloys, the probe including a shank, a shoulder, and a pin disposed through the shoulder and into the shank, wherein the pin and the shoulder at least include a coating comprised of a superabrasive material, the pin and shoulder being designed to reduce stress risers, disposing a collar around a portion of the shoulder and the shank to thereby prevent movement of the shoulder relative to the shank, and incorporating thermal management by providing a thermal flow barrier between the shoulder and the shank, and between the collar and the tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2003Publication date: August 12, 2004Inventors: Tracy W. Nelson, Carl D. Sorensen, Scott Packer, Paul Allen Felter
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Publication number: 20040134972Abstract: A probe for friction stir welding MMCs, ferrous alloys, non-ferrous alloys, and superalloys, as well as non-ferrous alloys, the probe including a shank, a shoulder, and a pin disposed through the shoulder and into the shank, wherein the pin and the shoulder at least include a coating comprised of a superabrasive material, the pin and shoulder being designed to reduce stress risers, disposing a collar around a portion of the shoulder and the shank to thereby prevent movement of the shoulder relative to the shank, and incorporating thermal management by providing a thermal flow barrier between the shoulder and the shank, and between the collar and the tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2003Publication date: July 15, 2004Inventors: Tracy W. Nelson, Carl D. Sorensen, Scott Packer, Paul Allen Felter
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Patent number: 6732901Abstract: A friction stir welding anvil and method of producing a friction stir welding anvil that precludes diffusion or mechanical bonding of the anvil to the work pieces are provided. The alternatives for producing such an anvil comprise coating the anvil with diffusion barriers such as oxides, nitrides, intermetallics, and/or refractory metals; manufacturing an anvil either completely or partially from the same; or placing a coating of such materials in the form of a thin sheet or a powder between the anvil and the work pieces. The anvil disclosed herein exhibits high strength and hardness even at elevated temperatures, such as those greater than 800° C., so as to prevent the anvil from mechanically or diffusion bonding to the work pieces and so as to minimize, or eliminate altogether, anvil deformation.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2002Date of Patent: May 11, 2004Assignee: Brigham Young University Technology Transfer OfficeInventors: Tracy W. Nelson, Carl D. Sorensen, Scott M. Packer
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Publication number: 20030010805Abstract: A friction stir welding anvil and method of producing a friction stir welding anvil that precludes diffusion or mechanical bonding of the anvil to the work pieces are provided. The alternatives for producing such an anvil comprise coating the anvil with diffusion barriers such as oxides, nitrides, intermetallics, and/or refractory metals; manufacturing an anvil either completely or partially from the same; or placing a coating of such materials in the form of a thin sheet or a powder between the anvil and the work pieces. The anvil disclosed herein exhibits high strength and hardness even at elevated temperatures, such as those greater than 800° C., so as to prevent the anvil from mechanically or diffusion bonding to the work pieces and so as to minimize, or eliminate altogether, anvil deformation.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2002Publication date: January 16, 2003Inventors: Tracy W. Nelson, Carl D. Sorensen, Scott M. Packer