Sealed end points and methods of making the same

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9635775
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14570926

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Sealed end points and methods of making the same are disclosed. An example method includes disposing a first flange of a lid within a groove of a housing. The groove is defined by first and second walls of the housing and lid. The method also includes means for welding two stationary components while rotating a third component to weld the three components together. The second flange is positioned between the first flange and the first wall. The housing, the lid, and the collar include a thermoplastic material. The method includes securing the housing and the lid relative to one another and spin welding the housing, the lid, and the collar.

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  • ITRON, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Showcatally, Shawn Mankato, US 12 124
Van, Roekel Nathan Allen Owatonna, US 1 0
Woodruff, Jason Robert Mankato, US 2 2

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