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Russell J. Steel
Also filed as: STEEL RUSSELL · STEEL RUSSELL J
38 granted patents·26 pending applications·454 citations·filing 2004–2023
98Inventor score
Files withMAZAK CORP11MEGASTIR TECHNOLOGIES LLC10SMITH INTERNATIONAL8PACKER SCOTT M5SII MEGADIAMOND INC3
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64 records- 0197US11059125B2Friction stir processing tool with radial protrusionMAZAK CORP·Filed 2018·Granted Jul 13, 2021·22 cites·15 claims
- 0295US8955734B2Ball hole welding using the friction stir welding (FSW) processSMITH INTERNATIONAL·Filed 2013·Granted Feb 17, 2015·12 cites·5 claims
- 0395US8910851B2Material surface modification using friction stir welding hybrid processMEGASTIR TECHNOLOGIES LLC·Filed 2012·Granted Dec 16, 2014·24 cites·11 claims
- 0494US7992759B2Two spiral stepped friction stir welding toolMEGASTIR TECHNOLOGIES LLC·Filed 2006·Granted Aug 9, 2011·21 cites·3 claims
- 0593US12083618B2Systems and methods for load control in friction stir processingMAZAK CORP·Filed 2022·Granted Sep 10, 2024·1 cites·18 claims
- 0693US9352425B2Material surface modification using friction stir welding hybrid processMEGASTIR TECHNOLOGIES LLC·Filed 2014·Granted May 31, 2016·15 cites·20 claims
- 0793US8490855B2Methods to fabricate fully enclosed hollow structures using friction stir weldingMEGASTIR TECHNOLOGIES LLC·Filed 2012·Granted Jul 23, 2013·13 cites·9 claims
- 0892US11534855B2Friction stir processing tip, apparatus, and methodMAZAK CORP·Filed 2020·Granted Dec 27, 2022·2 cites·40 claims
- 0992US11458564B2Devices, systems, and methods for increased wear resistance during low temperature friction stir processingMAZAK CORP·Filed 2018·Granted Oct 4, 2022·4 cites·22 claims
- 1092US8056797B2Expandable mandrel for use in friction stir weldingPACKER SCOTT M·Filed 2010·Granted Nov 15, 2011·16 cites·12 claims
- 1192US8020643B2Ultra-hard constructions with enhanced second phaseSMITH INTERNATIONAL·Filed 2006·Granted Sep 20, 2011·9 cites·10 claims
- 1291US9242308B2Out of position friction stir welding of casing and small diameter tubing or pipeMEGASTIR TECHNOLOGIES LLC·Filed 2014·Granted Jan 26, 2016·13 cites·17 claims
- 1391US8550326B2Expandable mandrel for use in friction stir weldingPACKER SCOTT M·Filed 2011·Granted Oct 8, 2013·15 cites·11 claims
- 1491US8317080B2Methods to fabricate fully enclosed hollow structures using friction stir weldingKINGSTON RUSSELL·Filed 2011·Granted Nov 27, 2012·18 cites·14 claims
- 1590US12011776B2Instrumented tool handler for friction stir weldingMAZAK CORP·Filed 2021·Granted Jun 18, 2024·1 cites·21 claims
- 1690US9061371B2Disposable mandrel for friction stir joiningMEGASTIR TECHNOLOGIES LLC·Filed 2013·Granted Jun 23, 2015·11 cites·8 claims
- 1790US8186561B2Solid state processing of hand-held knife blades to improve blade performanceALLEN CHARLES E·Filed 2005·Granted May 29, 2012·12 cites·18 claims
- 1890US7270257B2Out-of-position friction stir welding of high melting temperature alloysUNIV BRIGHAM YOUNG·Filed 2004·Granted Sep 18, 2007·44 cites·36 claims
- 1989US11130192B2Instrumented tool handler for friction stir weldingMAZAK CORP·Filed 2018·Granted Sep 28, 2021·2 cites·23 claims
- 2089US8361178B2Tungsten rhenium compounds and composites and methods for forming the sameSMITH INTERNATIONAL·Filed 2008·Granted Jan 29, 2013·6 cites·32 claims
- 2189US7845545B2Three-body joining using friction stir processing techniquesUNIV BRIGHAM YOUNG·Filed 2007·Granted Dec 7, 2010·15 cites·13 claims
- 2289US7753252B2Method for construction of pressure vessels with a liner using friction stirring processesSMITH INTERNAT·Filed 2006·Granted Jul 13, 2010·14 cites·24 claims
- 2389US7651018B2Expandable mandrel for use in friction stir weldingSII MEGADIAMOND·Filed 2005·Granted Jan 26, 2010·15 cites·3 claims
- 2488US10799980B2Compressible friction stir welding tool for conventional machining equipmentMAZAK CORP·Filed 2017·Granted Oct 13, 2020·3 cites·17 claims
- 2588US8241556B2Rotary holding device for gripping tool material at elevated temperatures through multiple collar assemblyROSAL DAVID·Filed 2009·Granted Aug 14, 2012·17 cites·17 claims
- 2688US8157154B2Three-body joining using friction stir processing techniquesPACKER SCOTT M·Filed 2010·Granted Apr 17, 2012·10 cites·6 claims
- 2788US7909231B2Method for using modifiable tool control parameters to control the temperature of the tool during friction stir weldingMEGASTIR TECHNOLOGIES LLC·Filed 2009·Granted Mar 22, 2011·10 cites·9 claims
- 2887US9764375B2Friction bit joining of materials using a friction rivetMEGASTIR TECH LLC·Filed 2014·Granted Sep 19, 2017·13 cites·19 claims
- 2987US8469256B2Method for using a non-linear control parameter ramp profile to approach a temperature set point of a tool or weld that prevents temperature overshoot during friction stir weldingBABB JONATHAN A·Filed 2011·Granted Jun 25, 2013·10 cites·14 claims
- 3086US7494040B2Friction stir welding improvements for metal matrix composites, ferrous alloys, non-ferrous alloys, and superalloys using a superabrasive toolSII MEGADIAMOND INC·Filed 2004·Granted Feb 24, 2009·39 cites·13 claims
- 3182US11440133B2Low-cost friction stir processing toolMAZAK CORP·Filed 2019·Granted Sep 13, 2022·1 cites·8 claims
- 3279US12459051B2Devices, systems, and methods for increased wear resistance during low temperature friction stir processingMAZAK CORP·Filed 2022·Granted Nov 4, 2025·0 cites·17 claims
- 3379US8763881B2Methods of hardbanding joints of pipe using friction stir weldingKESHAVAN MADAPUSI K·Filed 2009·Granted Jul 1, 2014·5 cites·20 claims
- 3478US7530486B2Applications of friction stir welding using a superabrasive toolSII MEGADIAMOND INC·Filed 2004·Granted May 12, 2009·22 cites·15 claims
- 3575US7225968B2Crack repair using friction stir welding on materials including metal matrix composites, ferrous alloys, non-ferrous alloys, and superalloysADVANCED METAL PRODUCTS INC·Filed 2004·Granted Jun 5, 2007·19 cites·7 claims
- 3666US2024335903A1Low speed friction stir processing shoulderMAZAK CORP·Filed 2023·Application pending·0 cites
- 3758US2012227546A1Solid state processing of hand-held knife blades to improve blade performanceALLEN CHARLES E·Filed 2012·Application pending·0 cites
- 3857US2013125475A1Tungsten rhenium compounds and composites and methods for forming the sameSMITH INTERNATIONAL·Filed 2013·Application pending·0 cites
- 3957US2008029578A1Out-of position friction stir welding of high melting temperature alloysSTEEL RUSSELL·Filed 2007·Application pending·0 cites
- 4055US2010071961A1Bit leg outer surface processing using friction stir welding (fsw)SMITH INTERNATIONAL·Filed 2009·Application pending·0 cites
- 4155US2014008418A1System for using high rotary speed for minimizing the load during friction stir weldingMEGASTIR TECHNOLOGIES LLC·Filed 2013·Application pending·0 cites
- 4254US8741006B2Ultra-hard constructions with enhanced second phaseRUSSELL MONTE E·Filed 2011·Granted Jun 3, 2014·0 cites·12 claims
- 4354US2010038408A1Methods of treating hardbanded joints of pipe using friction stir processingSMITH INTERNATIONAL·Filed 2009·Application pending·0 cites
- 4453US2009294514A1Friction stir welding improvements for metal matrix composites, ferrous alloys, non-ferrous alloys, and superalloys using a superabrasive toolSII MEGADIAMOND INC·Filed 2009·Application pending·0 cites
- 4551US2012055977A1System for using high rotary speed for minimizing the load during friction stir weldingSTEEL RUSSELL J·Filed 2011·Application pending·0 cites
- 4651US2012273555A1Friction stirring and its application to drill bits, oil field and mining tools, and components in other industrial applicationsFLAK RICHARD AUGUST·Filed 2011·Application pending·0 cites
- 4750US2007187465A1Thermally enhanced tool for friction stirringEYRE RONALD K·Filed 2007·Application pending·0 cites
- 4850US2006049234A1Friction stirring and its application to drill bits, oil field and mining tools, and components in other industrial applicationsFLAK RICHARD A·Filed 2005·Application pending·0 cites
- 4949US2015258628A1Friction stirring and its application to drill bits, oil field and mining tools, and components in other industrial applicationsSMITH INTERNATIONAL·Filed 2015·Application pending·0 cites
- 5047US11697173B2Systems and methods for friction bit joiningUNIV BRIGHAM YOUNG·Filed 2019·Granted Jul 11, 2023·0 cites·21 claims
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