Patents by Inventor Megan N. Watson
Megan N. Watson 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: 11028273Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to a primer saturated carrier medium assembly including a carrier medium having a front face and an opposing rear face, a primer saturating the carrier medium between the front face and the opposing rear face, and removable film impenetrable to the primer covering opposite faces of the carrier medium. A method of applying primer to a surface includes applying a face of a primer saturated carrier medium to contact a surface, and curing the primer saturated carrier medium on the surface. A structure includes a primer saturated medium including a carrier medium having a front face and an opposing rear face, and a primer saturating the carrier medium between the front face and the opposing rear face. The structure further includes a surface adhered to the primer on one face of the primer saturated medium.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2014Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Michael W. Evens, Megan N Watson, Joel P. Baldwin, Marcus A. Belcher
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Patent number: 10605723Abstract: A moisture detecting bleeder material includes a fiberglass material and a moisture absorption indicator material. The moisture absorption indicator material undergoes a color change from a first color to a second color when exposed to moisture. The color change thermally irreversible a temperature of 450° F.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2019Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Megan N. Watson, Justin H. Register, Meredith M. Bird
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Publication number: 20190204212Abstract: A moisture detecting bleeder material includes a fiberglass material and a moisture absorption indicator material. The moisture absorption indicator material undergoes a color change from a first color to a second color when exposed to moisture. The color change thermally irreversible a temperature of 450° F.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2019Publication date: July 4, 2019Inventors: Megan N. Watson, Justin H. Register, Meredith M. Bird
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Patent number: 10288554Abstract: A moisture detecting bleeder material includes a fiberglass material and a moisture absorption indicator material. The moisture absorption indicator material is a component of the fiberglass material and undergoes a color change from a first color to a second color when exposed to moisture. The color change may be thermally irreversible below a threshold temperature (e.g., below a temperature of 450° F.).Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2016Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Megan N. Watson, Justin H. Register, Meredith M. Bird
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Patent number: 10216237Abstract: The present disclosure describes one or more systems, methods, routines and/or techniques for thermal management. One or more systems, methods, routines and/or techniques may provide advice or guidance (e.g., to a repair technician) regarding how to perform a hot bond repair, for example, on an aircraft component that has been damaged. The thermal management advisor may provide advice or guidance regarding how to prepare a repair field prior to running a thermal survey. For example, thermal management advisor may recommend a particular heat blanket, a configuration of the heat blanket, placement of various temperature sensors and other preparation guidance. The thermal management advisor may provide advice or guidance regarding how to alter or manage the repair setup during a thermal survey and during the actual curing process. For example, thermal management advisor may recommend particular temperature sensors or areas of the repair field that should be insulated.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2017Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Michael W. Evens, Joseph Lawrence Hafenrichter, Joel Patrick Baldwin, Ronald G. Turner, Megan N. Watson
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Publication number: 20180024601Abstract: The present disclosure describes one or more systems, methods, routines and/or techniques for thermal management. One or more systems, methods, routines and/or techniques may provide advice or guidance (e.g., to a repair technician) regarding how to perform a hot bond repair, for example, on an aircraft component that has been damaged. The thermal management advisor may provide advice or guidance regarding how to prepare a repair field prior to running a thermal survey. For example, thermal management advisor may recommend a particular heat blanket, a configuration of the heat blanket, placement of various temperature sensors and other preparation guidance. The thermal management advisor may provide advice or guidance regarding how to alter or manage the repair setup during a thermal survey and during the actual curing process. For example, thermal management advisor may recommend particular temperature sensors or areas of the repair field that should be insulated.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2017Publication date: January 25, 2018Inventors: Michael W. Evens, Joseph Lawrence Hafenrichter, Joel Patrick Baldwin, Ronald G. Turner, Megan N. Watson
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Patent number: 9817452Abstract: The present disclosure describes one or more systems, methods, routines and/or techniques for thermal management. One or more systems, methods, routines and/or techniques may provide advice or guidance (e.g., to a repair technician) regarding how to perform a hot bond repair, for example, on an aircraft component that has been damaged. The thermal management advisor may provide advice or guidance regarding how to prepare a repair field prior to running a thermal survey. For example, thermal management advisor may recommend a particular heat blanket, a configuration of the heat blanket, placement of various temperature sensors and other preparation guidance. The thermal management advisor may provide advice or guidance regarding how to alter or manage the repair setup during a thermal survey and during the actual curing process. For example, thermal management advisor may recommend particular temperature sensors or areas of the repair field that should be insulated.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2013Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Michael W. Evens, Joseph Lawrence Hafenrichter, Joel Patrick Baldwin, Ronald G. Turner, Megan N. Watson
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Publication number: 20170212038Abstract: A moisture detecting bleeder material includes a fiberglass material and a moisture absorption indicator material. The moisture absorption indicator material is a component of the fiberglass material and undergoes a color change from a first color to a second color when exposed to moisture. The color change may be thermally irreversible below a threshold temperature (e.g., below a temperature of 450° F.).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2016Publication date: July 27, 2017Inventors: Megan N. Watson, Justin H. Register, Meredith M. Bird
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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: 9372177Abstract: A method of detecting high-temperature exposure of a composite may include applying a composition comprising an adduct suitable for detecting heat and/or mechanical stress in a composite, wherein the adduct reverts to first and second adduct components after exposure of the composition to a temperature of from about 190° C. to about 260° C. to a surface of the composite; exposing the surface to which the composition has been applied to ultraviolet light; and measuring fluorescence of the composition.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: June 21, 2016Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Gary E. Georgeson, Megan N. Watson, Morteza Safai
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Publication number: 20150284570Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to a primer saturated carrier medium assembly including a carrier medium having a front face and an opposing rear face, a primer saturating the carrier medium between the front face and the opposing rear face, and removable film impenetrable to the primer covering opposite faces of the carrier medium. A method of applying primer to a surface includes applying a face of a primer saturated carrier medium to contact a surface, and curing the primer saturated carrier medium on the surface. A structure includes a primer saturated medium including a carrier medium having a front face and an opposing rear face, and a primer saturating the carrier medium between the front face and the opposing rear face. The structure further includes a surface adhered to the primer on one face of the primer saturated medium.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2014Publication date: October 8, 2015Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Michael W. Evens, Megan N. Watson, Joel P. Baldwin, Marcus A. Belcher
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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: 20140273240Abstract: A method of detecting high-temperature exposure of a composite may include applying a composition comprising an adduct suitable for detecting heat and/or mechanical stress in a composite, wherein the adduct reverts to first and second adduct components after exposure of the composition to a temperature of from about 190° C. to about 260° C. to a surface of the composite; exposing the surface to which the composition has been applied to ultraviolet light; and measuring fluorescence of the composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventors: Gary E. Georgeson, Megan N. Watson, Morteza Safai
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Publication number: 20140200731Abstract: The present disclosure describes one or more systems, methods, routines and/or techniques for thermal management. One or more systems, methods, routines and/or techniques may provide advice or guidance (e.g., to a repair technician) regarding how to perform a hot bond repair, for example, on an aircraft component that has been damaged. The thermal management advisor may provide advice or guidance regarding how to prepare a repair field prior to running a thermal survey. For example, thermal management advisor may recommend a particular heat blanket, a configuration of the heat blanket, placement of various temperature sensors and other preparation guidance. The thermal management advisor may provide advice or guidance regarding how to alter or manage the repair setup during a thermal survey and during the actual curing process. For example, thermal management advisor may recommend particular temperature sensors or areas of the repair field that should be insulated.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2013Publication date: July 17, 2014Inventors: Michael W. Evens, Joseph Lawrence Hafenrichter, Joel Patrick Baldwin, Ronald G. Turner, Megan N. Watson
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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: 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