Aaron M Vodnick

US Patent:

20180134009, May 17, 2018

Filed:

Jan 17, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/873235

Inventors:

- Mayfield Heights OH, US
Aaron M Vodnick - East Greenwich RI, US

International Classification:

B32B 15/01
B21B 1/22
B32B 3/30
B32B 3/26
B23K 20/04

Abstract:

A stiff, lightweight metal laminate includes a first continuous metal layer, a second continuous metal layer, and a reduced density metal core layer disposed between the first and second continuous metal layers. The reduced density metal core layer comprises a core metal and has an average density that is less than the density of the core metal. Planar metallurgical bonds secure the first and second continuous metal layers to the reduced density metal core layer. The metal laminate may be manufactured by press rolling the reduced density metal core layer sandwiched between the two continuous metal layers, after removing or overcoating the native oxide layer on each layer surface that contacts another layer in the metal laminate.

US Patent:

20170221598, Aug 3, 2017

Filed:

Jan 27, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/417551

Inventors:

- Mayfield Heights OH, US
Aaron M. Vodnick - East Greenwich RI, US
Robert P. Willis - Lincoln RI, US
Joseph G. Kaiser - Barrington RI, US

International Classification:

H01B 1/02
B23K 20/04
H01B 5/02
C22F 1/04

Abstract:

A tempering process for tempering an aluminum alloy coil includes a first reel-to-reel process including an anneal to solutionize the aluminum alloy followed by a quench, a second reel-to-reel process comprising rolling reduction, and a hardening anneal performed on the aluminum alloy coil. Cladding may be performed during the second reel-to-reel process; or a subsequent reel-to-reel electroplating process may be performed including an alkaline soak clean, an alkaline microetch and seed electroplating, and aqueous electroplating of a contact metal onto the seed electroplating. Electrical interconnect components may be stamped from the tempered and clad or electroplated aluminum alloy coil. The electrical interconnect components may, for example, be connectors, lead frames, or bus bars.

US Patent:

20160101599, Apr 14, 2016

Filed:

Oct 9, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/879831

Inventors:

- Mayfield Heights OH, US
Aaron M. Vodnick - East Greenwich RI, US

International Classification:

B32B 15/01
B23K 20/04
B21B 1/22
B32B 3/30
B32B 3/26

Abstract:

A stiff, lightweight metal laminate includes a first continuous metal layer, a second continuous metal layer, and a reduced density metal core layer disposed between the first and second continuous metal layers. The reduced density metal core layer comprises a core metal and has an average density that is less than the density of the core metal. Planar metallurgical bonds secure the first and second continuous metal layers to the reduced density metal core layer. The metal laminate may be manufactured by press rolling the reduced density metal core layer sandwiched between the two continuous metal layers, after removing or overcoating the native oxide layer on each layer surface that contacts another layer in the metal laminate.

US Patent:

20150354136, Dec 10, 2015

Filed:

Jan 14, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/760961

Inventors:

- Menomonee Falls WI, US
Philip Samuel Bull - Shropshire, GB
Randy S. Longerich - Bellingham WA, US
Aaron M. Vodnick - Warwick RI, US

International Classification:

D07B 1/04
D07B 7/02

Abstract:

A rope and a method of constructing the rope. The rope may be of 12×12 braided construction and include a core for its length. The rope includes a plurality of primary strands, and each of the primary strands includes a plurality of fibers which may be made of a high-friction material. The rope also includes a secondary strand surrounded by the plurality of primary strands. The secondary strand includes a plurality of fibers which may be made of a low-friction material.

US Patent:

20140277121, Sep 18, 2014

Filed:

Mar 13, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/799773

Inventors:

- Mahwah NJ, US
Luis Padilla - Davidson NC, US
Aaron Vodnick - East Greenwich RI, US
Randy Longerich - Bellingham WA, US

Assignee:

HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP. - Mahwah NJ

International Classification:

A61B 17/06
D02G 3/44
B65H 69/06
A61B 17/04

US Classification:

606228, 57 22

Abstract:

A method of assembling an adjustable continuous filament assembly whereby a single length of filament is spliced to form a nonadjustable portion and a single free segment. The single free segment is introduced into the inner core of the nonadjustable portion at a first position. The single free segment is passed through at least a portion of the inner core of the nonadjustable portion. The single free segment is withdrawn from the nonadjustable portion at a second position, thereby forming an adjustable portion secured to the nonadjustable portion and adjustable by the single free segment.

US Patent:

20140196596, Jul 17, 2014

Filed:

Jan 14, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/155317

Inventors:

- Menomonee Falls WI, US
Philip Samuel Bull - Shropshire, GB
Randy S. Longerich - Bellingham WA, US
Aaron M. Vodnick - Warwick RI, US

Assignee:

Actuant Corporation - Menomonee Falls WI

International Classification:

D07B 1/04

US Classification:

87 6, 87 7

Abstract:

A rope and a method of constructing the rope. The rope may be of 12×12 braided construction and include a core for its length. The rope includes a plurality of primary strands, and each of the primary strands includes a plurality of fibers which may be made of a high-friction material. The rope also includes a secondary strand surrounded by the plurality of primary strands. The secondary strand includes a plurality of fibers which may be made of a low-friction material.