Patents by Inventor Jack D. Fudge

Jack D. Fudge 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).

  • Patent number: 8366046
    Abstract: Quasi-isotropic chopped prepreg is used to make parts found in aerospace vehicles. Exemplary aerospace parts that are made using quasi-isotropic chopped prepreg include aircraft window frames, wing fairing supports, flange supports, frame gussets, rudder actuator brackets, shear ties, seat pedestals, cargo floor flange supports, storage bin fittings, antenna supports, torque tube pans, handle boxes, side guide fittings, wing box covers and intercostals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Hexcel Corporation
    Inventors: Bruno S. Boursier, Jack D. Fudge
  • Publication number: 20120223183
    Abstract: Quasi-isotropic chopped prepreg is used to make parts found in aerospace vehicles. Exemplary aerospace parts that are made using quasi-isotropic chopped prepreg include aircraft window frames, wing fairing supports, flange supports, frame gussets, rudder actuator brackets, shear ties, seat pedestals, cargo floor flange supports, storage bin fittings, antenna supports, torque tube pans, handle boxes, side guide fittings, wing box covers and intercostals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2012
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicant: HEXCEL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Bruno S. Boursier, Jack D. Fudge
  • Patent number: 8212194
    Abstract: Quasi-isotropic chopped prepreg is used to make parts found in aerospace vehicles. Exemplary aerospace parts that are made using quasi-isotropic chopped prepreg include aircraft window frames, wing fairing supports, flange supports, frame gussets, rudder actuator brackets, shear ties, seat pedestals, cargo floor flange supports, storage bin fittings, antenna supports, torque tube pans, handle boxes, side guide fittings, wing box covers and intercostals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: Hexcel Corporation
    Inventors: Bruno S. Boursier, Jack D. Fudge
  • Patent number: 8177168
    Abstract: Quasi-isotropic chopped prepreg is used to make parts found in aerospace vehicles. Exemplary aerospace parts that are made using quasi-isotropic chopped prepreg include aircraft window frames, wing fairing supports, flange supports, frame gussets, rudder actuator brackets, shear ties, seat pedestals, cargo floor flange supports, storage bin fittings, antenna supports, torque tube pans, handle boxes, side guide fittings, wing box covers and intercostals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: Hexcel Corporation
    Inventors: Bruno S. Boursier, Jack D. Fudge
  • Publication number: 20120055006
    Abstract: Quasi-isotropic chopped prepreg is used to make parts found in aerospace vehicles. Exemplary aerospace parts that are made using quasi-isotropic chopped prepreg include aircraft window frames, wing fairing supports, flange supports, frame gussets, rudder actuator brackets, shear ties, seat pedestals, cargo floor flange supports, storage bin fittings, antenna supports, torque tube pans, handle boxes, side guide fittings, wing box covers and intercostals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2011
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Applicant: Hexcel Corporation
    Inventors: Bruno S. Boursier, Jack D. Fudge
  • Patent number: 7960674
    Abstract: Quasi-isotropic chopped prepreg is used to make parts found in aerospace vehicles. Exemplary aerospace parts that are made using quasi-isotropic chopped prepreg include aircraft window frames, wing fairing supports, flange supports, frame gussets, rudder actuator brackets, shear ties, seat pedestals, cargo floor flange supports, storage bin fittings, antenna supports, torque tube pans, handle boxes, side guide fittings, wing box covers and intercostals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Hexcel Corporation
    Inventors: Bruno S. Boursier, Jack D. Fudge
  • Publication number: 20110011975
    Abstract: Quasi-isotropic chopped prepreg is used to make parts found in aerospace vehicles. Exemplary aerospace parts that are made using quasi-isotropic chopped prepreg include aircraft window frames, wing fairing supports, flange supports, frame gussets, rudder actuator brackets, shear ties, seat pedestals, cargo floor flange supports, storage bin fittings, antenna supports, torque tube pans, handle boxes, side guide fittings, wing box covers and intercostals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2006
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Applicant: Hexcel Corporation
    Inventors: Bruno S. Boursier, Jack D. Fudge
  • Publication number: 20100108812
    Abstract: Quasi-isotropic chopped prepreg is used to make parts found in aerospace vehicles. Exemplary aerospace parts that are made using quasi-isotropic chopped prepreg include aircraft window frames, wing fairing supports, flange supports, frame gussets, rudder actuator brackets, shear ties, seat pedestals, cargo floor flange supports, storage bin fittings, antenna supports, torque tube pans, handle boxes, side guide fittings, wing box covers and intercostals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Applicant: Hexcel Corporation
    Inventors: Bruno S. Boursier, Jack D. Fudge
  • Patent number: 6036900
    Abstract: A process is provided for producing high temperature composite components from a thermosetting polyimide resin system, and more particularly to an in-mold technique for impregnating a reinforcement fiber preform with the polyimide resin system, and thereafter imidizing the polyimide resin system in such a way that exposure to the uncured (nonimidized) polyimide resin system is minimized. The process entails an injection technique that ensures complete impregnation and wetting of the reinforcing fabric, and complete removal of the condensation byproducts formed during imidization. The imidized component is then cured by heating the component to a temperature sufficient to remelt the polyimide resin system, and then applying pressure and additional heat to cause the polyimide resin system to cross-link to produce the desired composite component. The process results in a fiber-reinforced polyimide matrix component characterized by a void content of less than about three percent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2000
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Russel F. Munk, Paul S. Manicke, Jack D. Fudge, Jr.