Patents by Inventor James S. Giampapa

James S. Giampapa 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).

  • REPLACEABLE ACTUATOR TIP
    Publication number: 20190186184
    Abstract: A pin of a hinge system movable between a first position and a second position is provided, wherein in the first position, the pin is received within a first component and a second component. The pin includes a cylindrical body coupled to an actuator for movement along an axis between the first position and the second position. A tip is removably attached to an end of the cylindrical body. The tip is configured to contact at least one of the first component and the second component when the pin is in the first position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2019
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: Jonathan Bremmer, Darryl Mark Toni, David J. Goldschmidt, James S. Giampapa, Jeffrey G. Sauer
  • REPLACEABLE ACTUATOR TIP
    Publication number: 20180094467
    Abstract: A pin of a hinge system movable between a first position and a second position is provided, wherein in the first position, the pin is received within a first component and a second component. The pin includes a cylindrical body coupled to an actuator for movement along an axis between the first position and the second position. A tip is removably attached to an end of the cylindrical body. The tip is configured to contact at least one of the first component and the second component when the pin is in the first position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Inventors: Jonathan Bremmer, Darryl Mark Toni, David J. Goldschmidt, James S. Giampapa, Jeffrey G. Sauer
  • QUASI SELF-DESTRUCTIVE CORE FOR INVESTMENT CASTING
    Publication number: 20160243609
    Abstract: A composite core for forming a passage in an investment casting mold is provided including a generally hollow structural element. The structural element is configured to deform when a force is applied to an end thereof. A rigid shell element is formed about the structural element. The shell element extends beyond both an interior surface and an exterior surface of the structural element. The shell element is configured to shatter when the structural element deforms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2016
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Inventors: Shihong G. Song, James S. Giampapa, John H. Meeson, JR.
  • Removable passage mandrel
    Patent number: 9192985
    Abstract: A composite core for forming a passage in an investment casting mold is provided including a core element. A generally hollow structural element is positioned about an exterior of the core element. The structural element is configured to deform when a force is applied to the structural element. A rigid shell element is integrally formed about the structural element. The shell element is configured to break when the structural element deforms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jonathan Bremmer, Shihong G. Song, Jeffrey G. Sauer, James S. Giampapa
  • REMOVABLE PASSAGE MANDREL
    Publication number: 20150096711
    Abstract: A composite core for forming a passage in an investment casting mold is provided including a core element. A generally hollow structural element is positioned about an exterior of the core element. The structural element is configured to deform when a force is applied to the structural element. A rigid shell element is integrally formed about the structural element. The shell element is configured to break when the structural element deforms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2013
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Applicant: Sikorsky Aircraft
    Inventors: Jonathan Bremmer, Shihong G. Song, Jeffrey G. Sauer, James S. Giampapa
  • QUASI SELF-DESTRUCTIVE CORE FOR INVESTMENT CASTING
    Publication number: 20140202650
    Abstract: A composite core for forming a passage in an investment casting mold is provided including a generally hollow structural element. The structural element is configured to deform when a force is applied to an end thereof. A rigid shell element is formed about the structural element. The shell element extends beyond both an interior surface and an exterior surface of the structural element. The shell element is configured to shatter when the structural element deforms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2013
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Shihong G. Song, James S. Giampapa, John H. Meeson, JR.
  • Bonding of silicone gaskets and systems containing bonded silicone gaskets
    Patent number: 8696859
    Abstract: A method of bonding an electrically conductive silicone gasket includes activating selected surfaces of the electrically conductive silicone gasket, applying a sealant having a corrosion inhibitor to at least a portion of the activated selected surfaces, and curing the sealant to thereby bond the electrically conductive silicone gasket with a substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Guillemette, Robert Vingenzo Luchenta, John Bartalotta, Mark Stephen Halvorsen, James S. Giampapa, Karl Ulsamer
  • BONDING OF SILICONE GASKETS AND SYSTEMS CONTAINING BONDED SILICONE GASKETS
    Publication number: 20100007099
    Abstract: A method of bonding an electrically conductive silicone gasket includes activating selected surfaces of the electrically conductive silicone gasket, applying a sealant having a corrosion inhibitor to at least a portion of the activated selected surfaces, and curing the sealant to thereby bond the electrically conductive silicone gasket with a substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2007
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Inventors: Robert Guillemette, Robert Vingenzo Luchenta, John Bartalotta, Mark Stephen Halvorsen, James S. Giampapa, Karl Ulsamer
  • Self extinguishing composite primary structure
    Patent number: 7284726
    Abstract: A helicopter with one or more components formed from a self extinguishing composite primary structure material to provide increased passenger safety. The self extinguishing composite primary structure material has a core formed from a fire retardant material, which core has a first surface and a second surface, and at least one ply of a structural graphite prepreg material bonded to each of the first surface and the second surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2007
    Assignee: Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation
    Inventors: Edward J. Fabian, Lauren Robert Napier, James S. Giampapa