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Rapid City, SD, United States of America

William J Arbegast

This inventor holds 7 USPTO granted patents. Top assignees: Lockheed Martin Corporation, Other. Active years: 1992-2006.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: William J Arbegast. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/william-j-arbegast

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

USPTO Granted Patents = 7

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.8

ph-index = 7

Forward Citations = 399(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Littleton, CO (US) (1992)
  • Carriere, MS (US) (2001 - 2003)
  • Cheriere, MS (US) (2003)
  • Picayune, MS (US) (2001 - 2004)
  • Rapid City, SD (US) (2006)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal6 out of 5,319 
 
Lockheed Martin Corporation
 patents
silverMedal1 out of 834,453 
Other
 patents

Years Active: 1992-2006

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7 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 6986452 - Friction stir welding as a rivet replacement technology (2006-01-17),
2. 6779707 - Friction stir welding as a rivet replacement technology (2004-08-24),
3. 6582539 - Method for making large composite structures without use of an autoclave (2003-06-24),
4. 6543671 - Apparatus and method for friction stir welding using filler material (2003-04-08),
5. 6230957 - Method of using friction stir welding to repair weld defects and to help avoid weld defects in intersecting welds (2001-05-15),
6. 6168066 - Friction stir conduction controller (2001-01-02),
7. 5120175 - Shape memory alloy fastener (1992-06-09),

Title: William J Arbegast: Innovator in Friction Stir Welding Technology

Introduction

William J Arbegast is a notable inventor based in Rapid City, SD (US), recognized for his contributions to the field of welding technology. He holds a total of seven patents, showcasing his innovative approach to engineering and materials science.

Latest Patents

One of his latest patents focuses on friction stir welding as a rivet replacement technology. This invention provides an improved method and apparatus for joining aluminum alloy panels, specifically the 2090-T83 aluminum lithium alloy. The method involves preliminarily positioning two panels and skin panels next to each other, allowing a stringer panel to overlap a skin panel. A friction stir weld pin tool penetrates through one panel and partially into another, where the surrounding material is frictionally heated, plasticized, and joined until the faying surface is substantially consumed. In another embodiment, a tee-shaped structure is formed using friction stir welding to join three panels together, creating a contoured corner panel from the material of one vertical panel.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, William J Arbegast has worked with prominent companies, including Lockheed Martin Corporation. His work has significantly impacted the aerospace and manufacturing industries, particularly in the development of advanced welding techniques.

Collaborations

Arbegast has collaborated with notable colleagues such as Brian J Dracup and Joseph H Armstrong. These

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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