This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent and 2 published patent applications and 1 EPO patent. Top assignee: Standex International Corporation. Active years: 2026.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2026
Title: William D. Wellock: Inventor in Friction Stir Welding
Introduction
William D. Wellock is an inventor associated with North Andover, Massachusetts. His patent work addresses friction stir welding, a solid-state joining process, and its use in producing large metallic components.
Latest Patents
Wellock is credited with 1 patent: “Friction stir welding process for large metallic components.” The invention describes positioning two metallic plates with their faying surfaces abutting, then friction stir welding them together while a backing plate spans the joint and receives the end of the welding tool.
After welding, the backing plate is removed to create a welded blank, which is formed into a component and then heat treated and aged. The patent describes a weld microstructure designed to remain stable, with little or no abnormal grain growth during elevated-temperature forming, heat treatment, and aging.
Career Highlights
Wellock’s listed company is Standex International Corporation. His patent focuses on a manufacturing method intended to support the production and processing of large welded metallic components.
Collaborations
Ryan Matthew Cullan is identified as Wellock’s coworker. The supplied information does not specify their roles or describe a particular joint project.
Conclusion
William D. Wellock’s patent presents a process for producing large metallic components through friction stir welding and subsequent forming and heat treatment.
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