Industrial Applications, Tools and Construction

Stone veneer systems (M-Rock®), cranes, and optical probes are just a few of our industrial patent filings.

• Additive Friction-Based Fabrication
  • 8397974 – Self-reacting friction stir welding tool
  • 8632850 – Friction fabrication tools
  • 8636194 , 8893954 – Friction stir fabrication
  • 8875976 – System for continuous feeding of filler material for friction stir welding
  • 9205578 , 9643279 – Fabrication tools for exerting normal forces on feedstock
  • 9266191 – Fabrication of monolithic stiffening ribs on metallic sheets
  • 9862054 – Additive friction stir methods of repairing substrates
  • 9943929 – Metal matrix composite creation
  • 9511445, 10105790 – Solid state joining using additive friction stir
  • 20140174344 – Feed roller system for continuous feeding of filler material for friction stir welding
  • 20170057204, 9511446 –  In-situ interlocking of metals using additive friction stir
  • 20180085849 – Additive friction-stir fabrication system for forming substrates with ribs
  • 20180361501 – Meld solid-state joining of features to cast parts
• Probes, Detectors and Sensors
  • 8164761, 8654315 – Differential focus blade clearance probe
  • 8553237 – Optical blade clearance probe
  • 8854626 – Rotating stall detection using optical measurement of blade untwist
  • 9046000 – Method for detecting foreign object damage in turbomachinery
  • 20130142012 – Adaptive compact towed array shape-sensing and control module
  • 10175200 – Methods and systems for detecting nonuniformities in a material, component, or structure
• Stone Veneer Systems
  • 8887459 – Modular wall assembly system
  • 8806826 – Locking panel veneer system
  • 8997423 – Panel veneer system with cage-type embedded rail
  • 9267295 , 9879433 – Suspension rails for panel veneer systems
• Building Systems
  • 9803330 – Post support and post support system
  • 8371089 – Modular building system
  • 20130192145 – Flexible corner flashing
  • 9908313 – Bonded lignocellulosic substrates
• Mounting Systems
  • 8936163 – Flexible mounting system for electronic devices
• LCD Enclosures
  • 8482906 – Harsh environment liquid crystal display (LCD) enclosure
• Modular Railing Systems
  • 10190331 – Modular railing systems with cellular PVC panels
• Safety Devices
  • 8648735 , 9262917 – Safety directional indicator
• Cranes
  • 8686868 – Container handler alignment system and method
  • 8718881 – Fuel efficient crane system
  • 9146183 – Self-aligning test weight
  • 9260276 – Container handler alignment system and method
• Cleaning Systems
  • 9656308, 20170008046 – Systems and processes for cleaning tanker truck interiors
  • 20170009557 – Systems and methods for oil field solid waste processing for re-injection