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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 22, 2011
Filed:
Jun. 16, 2010
Applicants:
Zhili Feng, Knoxville, TN (US);
Stan A. David, Knoxville, TN (US);
David Alan Frederick, Harriman, TN (US);
Inventors:
Zhili Feng, Knoxville, TN (US);
Stan A. David, Knoxville, TN (US);
David Alan Frederick, Harriman, TN (US);
Assignee:
UT-Battelle, LLC, Oak Ridge, TN (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B23K 20/12 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
Processes for forming an enhanced material or structure are disclosed. The structure typically includes a preform that has a first common surface and a recess below the first common surface. A filler is added to the recess and seams are friction stir welded, and materials may be stir mixed.