Patents by Inventor Mary H. Vargas
Mary H. Vargas 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).
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Patent number: 10434723Abstract: Methods and apparatus for fabricating adhesive bonded joints while minimizing the voids and/or porosity found in the cured bondline. In accordance with various embodiments, the apparatus comprises an evacuation chamber combined with a pressure inducing device to produce bonded joints that are both void free and thoroughly compacted. The surfaces to be bonded are continuously evacuated throughout the bonding process (pre-mating, mating, debulking and cure). Continuous evacuation is provided via standard vacuum, while the induced pressure can be pneumatically or mechanically provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2016Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Megan Nicole Watson, Joseph L. Hafenrichter, Mary H. Vargas, Michael W. Evens
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Publication number: 20160207256Abstract: Methods and apparatus for fabricating adhesive bonded joints while minimizing the voids and/or porosity found in the cured bondline. In accordance with various embodiments, the apparatus comprises an evacuation chamber combined with a pressure inducing device to produce bonded joints that are both void free and thoroughly compacted. The surfaces to be bonded are continuously evacuated throughout the bonding process (pre-mating, mating, debulking and cure). Continuous evacuation is provided via standard vacuum, while the induced pressure can be pneumatically or mechanically provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2016Publication date: July 21, 2016Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Megan Nicole Watson, Joseph L. Hafenrichter, Mary H. Vargas, Michael W. Evens
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Patent number: 9381730Abstract: A surrogate patch assembly for a rework area of a structure comprises a surrogate patch body which may be formed of a material for drawing moisture from the rework area. The patch assembly may include a sensor mounted to the surrogate patch body. The sensor may comprise a thermal sensor for sensing the temperature of the rework area and the surrogate patch body. The sensor may comprise a moisture sensor for sensing moisture drawn into the surrogate patch body.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2013Date of Patent: July 5, 2016Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Michael W. Evens, Megan N. Watson, Mary H. Vargas
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Patent number: 9308693Abstract: Methods and apparatus for fabricating adhesive bonded joints while minimizing the voids and/or porosity found in the cured bondline. In accordance with various embodiments, the apparatus comprises an evacuation chamber combined with a pressure inducing device to produce bonded joints that are both void free and thoroughly compacted. The surfaces to be bonded are continuously evacuated throughout the bonding process (pre-mating, mating, debulking and cure). Continuous evacuation is provided via standard vacuum, while the induced pressure can be pneumatically or mechanically provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2012Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Megan Nicole Watson, Joseph L. Hafenrichter, Mary H. Vargas, Michael W. Evens
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Patent number: 8894784Abstract: A method of processing a patch includes mounting the patch on a surface of a caul plate having at least one suction hole, and drawing a vacuum through the suction hole to maintain the patch in contact with the caul plate.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2013Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Megan N. Watson, Mary H. Vargas, Joel P. Baldwin
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Publication number: 20140000788Abstract: A surrogate patch assembly for a rework area of a structure comprises a surrogate patch body which may be formed of a material for drawing moisture from the rework area. The patch assembly may include a sensor mounted to the surrogate patch body. The sensor may comprise a thermal sensor for sensing the temperature of the rework area and the surrogate patch body. The sensor may comprise a moisture sensor for sensing moisture drawn into the surrogate patch body.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2013Publication date: January 2, 2014Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Michael W. Evens, Megan N. Watson, Mary H. Vargas
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Patent number: 8545650Abstract: A surrogate patch assembly for a rework area of a structure comprises a surrogate patch body which may be formed of a material for drawing moisture from the rework area. The patch assembly may include a sensor mounted to the surrogate patch body. The sensor may comprise a thermal sensor for sensing the temperature of the rework area and the surrogate patch body. The sensor may comprise a moisture sensor for sensing moisture drawn into the surrogate patch body.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2009Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Michael W. Evens, Megan N. Watson, Mary H. Vargas
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Publication number: 20130228275Abstract: A method of processing a patch includes mounting the patch on a surface of a caul plate having at least one suction hole, and drawing a vacuum through the suction hole to maintain the patch in contact with the caul plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2013Publication date: September 5, 2013Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Megan N. Watson, Mary H. Vargas, Joel P. Baldwin
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Patent number: 8444127Abstract: A tool comprises a caul plate having at least one suction hole and a vacuum port fluidly coupled to the suction hole for drawing a patch against the caul plate under vacuum.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2009Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Megan N. Watson, Mary H. Vargas, Joel P. Baldwin
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Publication number: 20120298311Abstract: Methods and apparatus for fabricating adhesive bonded joints while minimizing the voids and/or porosity found in the cured bondline. In accordance with various embodiments, the apparatus comprises an evacuation chamber combined with a pressure inducing device to produce bonded joints that are both void free and thoroughly compacted. The surfaces to be bonded are continuously evacuated throughout the bonding process (pre-mating, mating, debulking and cure). Continuous evacuation is provided via standard vacuum, while the induced pressure can be pneumatically or mechanically provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2012Publication date: November 29, 2012Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Megan Nicole Watson, Joseph L. Hafenrichter, Mary H. Vargas, Michael W. Evens
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Patent number: 8262841Abstract: Methods and apparatus for fabricating adhesive bonded joints while minimizing the voids and/or porosity found in the cured bondline. In accordance with various embodiments, the apparatus comprises an evacuation chamber combined with a pressure inducing device to produce bonded joints that are both void free and thoroughly compacted. The surfaces to be bonded are continuously evacuated throughout the bonding process (pre-mating, mating, debulking and cure). Continuous evacuation is provided via standard vacuum, while the induced pressure can be pneumatically or mechanically provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2010Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Megan Nicole Watson, Joseph L. Hafenrichter, Mary H. Vargas, Michael W. Evens
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Publication number: 20120125534Abstract: Methods and apparatus for fabricating adhesive bonded joints while minimizing the voids and/or porosity found in the cured bondline. In accordance with various embodiments, the apparatus comprises an evacuation chamber combined with a pressure inducing device to produce bonded joints that are both void free and thoroughly compacted. The surfaces to be bonded are continuously evacuated throughout the bonding process (pre-mating, mating, debulking and cure). Continuous evacuation is provided via standard vacuum, while the induced pressure can be pneumatically or mechanically provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2010Publication date: May 24, 2012Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Megan Nicole Watson, Joseph L. Hafenrichter, Mary H. Vargas, Michael W. Evens
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Publication number: 20110139344Abstract: A tool comprises a caul plate having at least one suction hole and a vacuum port fluidly coupled to the suction hole for drawing a patch against the caul plate under vacuum.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2009Publication date: June 16, 2011Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Megan N. Watson, Mary H. Vargas, Joel P. Baldwin
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Publication number: 20110132523Abstract: A surrogate patch assembly for a rework area of a structure comprises a surrogate patch body which may be formed of a material for drawing moisture from the rework area. The patch assembly may include a sensor mounted to the surrogate patch body. The sensor may comprise a thermal sensor for sensing the temperature of the rework area and the surrogate patch body. The sensor may comprise a moisture sensor for sensing moisture drawn into the surrogate patch body.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2009Publication date: June 9, 2011Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Michael W. Evens, Megan N. Watson, Mary H. Vargas