This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent and 2 published patent applications. Top assignee: Atlas Copco Ias Gmbh. Active years: 2026.
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Years Active: 2026
Title: Andrew Litherland: Connecting Elements Through Controlled Rotation
Introduction
Andrew Litherland is an inventor associated with Flintshire, Great Britain, and Atlas Copco IAS GmbH. His patent work addresses methods and devices for connecting elements using a connecting element.
Latest Patents
Litherland is credited with 1 patent: “Method and Connecting Device for Connecting at Least Two Elements by a Connecting Element.” The invention describes placing a connecting element on the surface of a first element, then rotating it while applying axial force toward that surface. The method uses different rotational speeds and axial forces during two successive time periods to connect at least two elements.
Career Highlights
Litherland’s listed invention focuses on a controlled joining process that combines rotation and axial force. His association with Atlas Copco IAS GmbH connects his patent activity with industrial assembly and joining technology.
Collaborations
Lewis Jepps and Paul Briskham are identified as Litherland’s coworkers. The available information does not specify their roles in the patent or invention.
Conclusion
Andrew Litherland’s patent documents a method for connecting elements through carefully varied rotation and axial force, reflecting his contribution to industrial joining technology.
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