Patents by Inventor Troy Connolly

Troy Connolly 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).

  • Control system for friction stir welding of metal matrix composites, ferrous alloys, non-ferrous alloys, and superalloys
    Publication number: 20050051602
    Abstract: A control system and method of use that enables friction stir welding of metal matrix composites, ferrous alloys, non-ferrous alloys, and superalloys when using a superabrasive tool, wherein the control system and method enables control of various operational aspects of a friction stir welding mill in order to make it possible to perform friction stir welding that is repeatable, reliable, and results in a superior finished workpiece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2004
    Publication date: March 10, 2005
    Inventors: Jonathan Babb, Troy Connolly, Russell Steel, Scott Packer, Tracy Nelson, Carl Sorensen