Patents by Inventor Lorie R. Grimes-Ledesma

Lorie R. Grimes-Ledesma 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).

  • Fiber optic damage detection system for composite pressure vessels
    Patent number: 7212696
    Abstract: An optical fiber wound onto an exterior surface of a composite structure in a two-dimensional pattern and adhered thereto to detect damage to the structure caused by impacts to or handling of the composite structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2007
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Thomas L. Andrews, Lorie R. Grimes-Ledesma
  • Fiber optic damage detection system for composite pressure vessels
    Patent number: 7113660
    Abstract: An optical fiber is wound onto an exterior surface of a composite structure in a two-dimensional pattern and adhered thereto to detect damage to the structure caused by impacts to or handling of the composite structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2006
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Thomas L Andrews, Lorie R. Grimes-Ledesma