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Wayne M. Thomas
Also filed as: THOMAS WAYNE M · THOMAS WAYNE MORRIS
7 granted patents·2 pending applications·1,126 citations·filing 1989–2007
91Inventor score
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9 records- 0195US5460317AFriction weldingWELDING INST·Filed 1992·Granted Oct 24, 1995·624 cites·12 claims
- 0291US6769595B2Friction plunge rivetingALCOA INC·Filed 2001·Granted Aug 3, 2004·74 cites·11 claims
- 0391US5469617AFriction formingWELDING INST·Filed 1992·Granted Nov 28, 1995·112 cites·22 claims
- 0489US5262123AForming metallic composite materials by urging base materials together under shearWELDING INST·Filed 1991·Granted Nov 16, 1993·87 cites·18 claims
- 0588US5608391AElectronic license plate architectureMINNESOTA MINING & MFG·Filed 1995·Granted Mar 4, 1997·91 cites·14 claims
- 0686US6325273B1Friction welding apparatus and methodLEAD SHEET ASS·Filed 1997·Granted Dec 4, 2001·108 cites·32 claims
- 0777US4959241ASurfacing methodWELDING INST·Filed 1989·Granted Sep 25, 1990·30 cites·34 claims
- 0845US2010279146A1Refractory metal tool for friction stir welding comprising a shoulder made of tungsten, molybdenum, tantalum, niobium or hafnium alloy and a coated or treated surfaceH C STARCK LTD·Filed 2007·Application pending·0 cites
- 0937US2004232209A1Friction plunge riveting processFiled 2004·Application pending·0 cites
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