Scott Packer

US Patent:

7909231, Mar 22, 2011

Filed:

Aug 11, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/539595

Inventors:

Jonathan A. Babb - West Jordan UT, US
Russell Steel - Salem UT, US
Scott M. Packer - Alpine UT, US
John Williams - Alpine UT, US

Assignee:

Megastir Technologies LLC - Provo UT

International Classification:

B23K 31/02
B23K 20/12

US Classification:

2281121, 228 21

Abstract:

A new control variable is introduced, that when combined with previous dependent control criteria on other variables results in a control program that can create a superior weld while minimizing wear on the FSW tool, wherein the tool repeatedly experiences the same thermal and mechanical loading within specified control windows during every repeated weld sequence because flow stresses and tool loads are driven by temperature, and dependent control loops account for differences in material and heat that is transferred at different rates in varying locations throughout a friction stir weld.

US Patent:

8241556, Aug 14, 2012

Filed:

Aug 11, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/583005

Inventors:

David Rosal - West Bountiful UT, US
Scott M. Packer - Alpine UT, US
Russell J. Steel - Salem UT, US
Peter Cariveau - Draper UT, US
John Williams - Alpine UT, US
Lance Richman - Payson UT, US

Assignee:

Megastir Technologies LLC - Provo UT

International Classification:

B23K 20/12

US Classification:

266274, 2281121

Abstract:

A tool is provided that is capable of friction stir processing, friction stir mixing, and friction stir welding of high melting temperature and low melting temperature materials, wherein the collar is now divided into at least an inner and an outer collar coupled to the shank and the FSW tip, wherein new thermal barriers enable expansion of the inner collar to be directed inward to thereby create compression on the FSW tip instead of allowing the FSW tip to become loose in the tool at elevated temperatures.

US Patent:

8317080, Nov 27, 2012

Filed:

Aug 2, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/196726

Inventors:

Russell Kingston - West Jordan UT, US
Murray Mahoney - Midway UT, US
Russell J Steel - Salem UT, US
Scott M. Packer - Alpine UT, US

Assignee:

Megastir Technologies LLC - Provo UT

International Classification:

B23K 20/12
B23K 31/02

US Classification:

2281121, 228159

Abstract:

A method is taught for creating a hollow sphere that is created by joining two cylinders together that have a semispherical hollow formed in the ends being joined together, wherein a metallic reinforcing disk is inserted at an interface between the two ends of the cylinders, wherein the two cylinders and reinforcing disk are joined using friction stir welding to create an inner sphere from the two hemispherical hollows that is bisected by the metallic reinforcing disk, and wherein the joined cylinders and reinforcing disk are machined to thereby create an outer spherical surface that is centered around the inner sphere.

US Patent:

8469256, Jun 25, 2013

Filed:

Dec 13, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/324855

Inventors:

Jonathan A. Babb - West Jordan UT, US
Russell J. Steel - Salem UT, US
Scott M. Packer - Alpine UT, US
John Williams - Alpine UT, US

Assignee:

MegaStir Technologies LLC - Provo UT

International Classification:

B23K 31/02
B23K 20/12

US Classification:

2281121, 228 21, 228102

Abstract:

A control parameter ramp profile that enables control parameters to be modified in a non-linear manner, such that as a temperature set point of a tool or a weld is approached, the control parameter ramp profile enables the temperature set point to be approached in a manner that prevents temperature overshoot and therefore creating a better weld along the length thereof, wherein the control parameter ramp profile includes but is not limited to proportional, exponential or an S-curve waveform.

US Patent:

20110172802, Jul 14, 2011

Filed:

Mar 21, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/052997

Inventors:

Jonathan A. Babb - West Jordan UT, US
Russell Steel - Salem UT, US
Scott M. Packer - Alpine UT, US
John Williams - Alpine UT, US

International Classification:

G06F 17/00

US Classification:

700103

Abstract:

A new control variable is introduced, that when combined with previous dependent control criteria on other variables results in a control program that can create a superior weld while minimizing wear on the FSW tool, wherein the tool repeatedly experiences the same thermal and mechanical loading within specified control windows during every repeated weld sequence because flow stresses and tool loads are driven by temperature, and dependent control loops account for differences in material and heat that is transferred at different rates in varying locations throughout a friction stir weld.

US Patent:

20130206818, Aug 15, 2013

Filed:

Dec 31, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/731489

Inventors:

David Rosal - West Bountiful UT, US
Samuel C. Sanderson - Alpine UT, US
Russell J Steel - Salem UT, US
Scott M. Packer - Alpine UT, US
Jeremy Peterson - Cedar Hills UT, US
Steve W. Larsen - Payson UT, US
Jonathan A. Babb - West Jordan UT, US

Assignee:

MEGASTIR TECHNOLOGIES LLC - PROVO UT

International Classification:

B23K 20/12

US Classification:

228114, 2281121, 228 21

Abstract:

A system and method for holding a friction stir processing material in place on a substrate having a curved surface for the purpose of mixing the friction stir processing material into the curved substrate using a solid-state process, wherein the system includes selecting one of a variety of mechanical means of attaching the friction stir processing material to the substrate that will enable friction stir processing to be performed that is economical, efficient and safe.

US Patent:

20200086724, Mar 19, 2020

Filed:

Sep 16, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/572395

Inventors:

- West Bountiful UT, US
David Christopher Paul Rosal - West Bountiful UT, US
Scott Merrill Packer - Highland UT, US

International Classification:

B60J 7/04
B60J 7/19
E05D 15/26

Abstract:

A system and method for providing a latch system assembly, the latch system assembly coupled to both sides of the bed of a vehicle, the latch system assembly including stationary rails and sliding rails, wherein the stationary rails are coupled to the vehicle bed rails and the sliding rails are able to slide and either lock or unlock portions of a tonneau cover to the bed rails, wherein the sliding rails may lock all sections of the tonneau cover, lock one section and unlock all others, or unlock one section and lock all others through simple sliding movement of the sliding portion.

US Patent:

20180093555, Apr 5, 2018

Filed:

Dec 4, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/831200

Inventors:

Jennifer Aubrey - Bountiful UT, US
David Rosal - West Bountiful UT, US
Scott M. Packer - Highland UT, US
Patrick Richard Sessions - Meridian ID, US

International Classification:

B60J 7/14

Abstract:

A system and method for providing a folding load bearing hard tonneau cover, wherein each folding section is constructed using friction stir welds for strength, stiffness and visual appeal, wherein edge extrusions may include an integral attachment track which is capable of sustaining high tie down loads, wherein a spring loaded latching system has the strength to react the moments generated by heavy loads on top of the tonneau cover, wherein installation does not require modification to the bed but instead uses a 2 bolt attachment system, and wherein the tonneau cover may carry heavy loads on top that are easy to secure, and wherein a custom carrying frame is easily attachable to the tonneau cover to enable large and heavy loads, even some that are longer than the pick-up bed, to be carried on the tonneau cover while enabling use of the pick-up bed for other cargo.