Patents by Inventor Gerald Mitchell Omichinski

Gerald Mitchell Omichinski 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).

  • Method of forming a composite structure of expandable matrix and a reinforcing medium
    Patent number: 6713005
    Abstract: A composite structure having first and second layers which are wrapped about one another to form a cylinder. The first layer is formed from an expandable film or foaming adhesive. The second layer is formed from a reinforcing member. The second layer is overlaid onto the first layer. The first and second layers are then rolled together in a jelly roll fashion. The roll is then cured to expand the film. The structure may thereafter be incorporated into a panel and drilled to receive a fastener. The composite structure is generally lightweight having a high compressive strength-to-density ratio. The physical properties of the composite structure may be tailored to a particular application. For example, the physical properties of the composite structure may be tailored to provide improved energy absorption or a reduced initial peak compressive strength. A method for forming a composite structure from an expandable film member and a reinforcing member is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2004
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventor: Gerald Mitchell Omichinski
  • Composite structure of expandable matrix and a reinforcing medium
    Publication number: 20020135094
    Abstract: A composite structure having first and second layers which are wrapped about one another to form a cylinder. The first layer is formed from an expandable film or foaming adhesive. The second layer is formed from a reinforcing member. The second layer is overlaid onto the first layer. The first and second layers are then rolled together in a jelly roll fashion. The roll is then cured to expand the film. The structure may thereafter be incorporated into a panel and drilled to receive a fastener. The composite structure is generally lightweight having a high compressive strength-to-density ratio. The physical properties of the composite structure may be tailored to a particular application. For example, the physical properties of the composite structure may be tailored to provide improved energy absorption or a reduced initial peak compressive strength. A method for forming a composite structure from an expandable film member and a reinforcing member is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2002
    Publication date: September 26, 2002
    Inventor: Gerald Mitchell Omichinski
  • Composite structure of expandable matrix and a reinforcing medium
    Patent number: 6379762
    Abstract: A composite structure having first and second layers which are wrapped about one another to form a cylinder. The first layer is formed from an expandable film or foaming adhesive. The second layer is formed from a reinforcing member. The second layer is overlaid onto the first layer. The first and second layers are then rolled together in a jelly roll fashion. The roll is then cured to expand the film. The structure may thereafter be incorporated into a panel and drilled to receive a fastener. The composite structure is generally lightweight having a high compressive strength-to-density ratio. The physical properties of the composite structure may be tailored to a particular application. For example, the physical properties of the composite structure may be tailored to provide improved energy absorption with reduced initial peak compressive strength. A method for forming a composite structure from an expandable film member and a reinforcing member is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventor: Gerald Mitchell Omichinski