Patents by Inventor Bruce Almond

Bruce Almond has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Methods for structural repair of components having damaged internally threaded openings and components repaired using such methods
    Patent number: 8601663
    Abstract: Methods are provided for structurally repairing a component having a damaged internally threaded opening. The damaged internally threaded opening is machined to a predetermined diameter, thereby forming a machined opening. At least one notch is formed in the machined opening, thereby forming a notched opening. A selected amount of repair material is cold sprayed into the notched opening, including into the at least one notch. A plurality of internal threads is formed from the repair material to form a repaired internally threaded opening in the component. The repaired components are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Inventors: Anh-Tuan Ngo, Susan Yip, Calum Macintyre, Bruce Almond, Christopher Lee Cahoon
  • METHODS FOR STRUCTURAL REPAIR OF COMPONENTS HAVING DAMAGED INTERNALLY THREADED OPENINGS AND COMPONENTS REPAIRED USING SUCH METHODS
    Publication number: 20130209826
    Abstract: Methods are provided for structurally repairing a component having a damaged internally threaded opening. The damaged internally threaded opening is machined to a predetermined diameter, thereby forming a machined opening. At least one notch is formed in the machined opening, thereby forming a notched opening. A selected amount of repair material is cold sprayed into the notched opening, including into the at least one notch. A plurality of internal threads is formed from the repair material to form a repaired internally threaded opening in the component. The repaired components are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2012
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Anh-Tuan Ngo, Susan Yip, Calum Macintyre, Bruce Almond, Christopher Lee Cahoon
  • Cold spray and anodization repair process for restoring worn aluminum parts
    Patent number: 8486249
    Abstract: A method for repairing an aluminum part having a worn portion is provided. In one embodiment, the method includes the steps of: (i) producing a first substantially non-porous coating over the worn portion utilizing a cold spray process wherein a powder mixture is propelled against the worn portion of the aluminum part, and (ii) anodizing the aluminum part to grow an aluminum oxide layer overlaying the first substantially non-porous coating. The powder mixture includes aluminum and an alloy media.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce Almond, Geoge Golna, Calum Macintyre
  • COLD SPRAY AND ANODIZATION REPAIR PROCESS FOR RESTORING WORN ALUMINUM PARTS
    Publication number: 20100187119
    Abstract: A method for repairing an aluminum part having a worn portion is provided. In one embodiment, the method includes the steps of: (i) producing a first substantially non-porous coating over the worn portion utilizing a cold spray process wherein a powder mixture is propelled against the worn portion of the aluminum part, and (ii) anodizing the aluminum part to grow an aluminum oxide layer overlaying the first substantially non-porous coating. The powder mixture includes aluminum and an alloy media.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2009
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Bruce Almond, George Golna, Calum Macintyre