Patents by Inventor Christopher John Glazebrook

Christopher John Glazebrook 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).

  • Structural elements obtained by linear friction welding
    Patent number: 10065266
    Abstract: The invention concerns a method for forming by welding along a flat surface an article. The method according to the invention is particularly useful to improve strength and elongation of welded joints obtained by linear friction welding. Structural articles of aircrafts obtained with the method of the invention are advantageous, in particular aircraft structural members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: Constellium Issoire
    Inventors: Christopher John Glazebrook, Manuel Grenet, Julien Laye
  • IMPROVED STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS OBTAINED BY LINEAR FRICTION WELDING
    Publication number: 20170050264
    Abstract: The invention concerns a method for forming by welding along a flat surface an article. The method according to the invention is particularly useful to improve strength and elongation of welded joints obtained by linear friction welding. Structural articles of aircrafts obtained with the method of the invention are advantageous, in particular aircraft structural members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2014
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Applicant: Constellium Issoire
    Inventors: Christopher John GLAZEBROOK, Manuel GRENET, Julien LAYE
  • Assembly of aircraft components
    Patent number: 8479394
    Abstract: A method of assembling parts to form an aircraft component, in which a first surface of a first part (for example a wing skin) is to be positioned in the assembly adjacent to a second surface of a second part (for example a rib foot). The method comprises the steps of taking measurements of the first part, taking measurements of the second part with a laser, and calculating the size and shape of the space that will be generated when the first and second parts are assembled. A shim of varying thickness in dependence upon the results of the calculating step is manufactured, for example by stereolithography, and the first and second parts are assembled with the shim positioned between the first and second parts, the varying thickness of the shim compensating for a varying spacing of the first and second surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Airbus Operations Limited
    Inventor: Christopher John Glazebrook
  • Assembly of Aircraft Components
    Publication number: 20080256788
    Abstract: A method of assembling parts to form an aircraft component, in which a first surface of a first part (for example a wing skin) is to be positioned in the assembly adjacent to a second surface of a second part (for example a rib foot). The method comprises the steps of taking measurements of the first part, taking measurements of the second part with a laser, and calculating the size and shape of the space that will be generated when the first and second parts are assembled. A shim of varying thickness in dependence upon the results of the calculating step is manufactured, for example by stereolithography, and the first and second parts are assembled with the shim positioned between the first and second parts, the varying thickness of the shim compensating for a varying spacing of the first and second surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2006
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Applicant: AIRBUS UK LIMITED
    Inventor: Christopher John Glazebrook