Patents by Inventor Michael A. T. Fowler

Michael A. T. Fowler 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).

  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF BLADE LEADING EDGE REPAIR USING FIELD ASSISTED SINTERING TECHNOLOGY
    Publication number: 20240165751
    Abstract: A method can comprise forming a component comprising a first mating surface; coupling the component to an airfoil having a second mating surface and a Field Assisted Sintering Technology (“FAST”) system; heating, via the FAST system, the airfoil and the component; and applying, via the FAST system, a mechanical pressure between the first mating surface and the second mating surface to join the airfoil to the component and form a blade, the component at least partially defining a leading edge of the blade in response to joining the airfoil to the component
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2022
    Publication date: May 23, 2024
    Applicant: Raytheon Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Nicholas M. LoRicco, Brian Richard Craig, Brian T. Hazel, Luke Henry Rettberg, Xuan Liu, Michael J. Minor, Christopher J. Bischof, Stewart S. Fowler, Steven Ivory
  • Systems, devices, and methods for embedding a diffractive element in an eyeglass lens
    Patent number: 10955670
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for embedding a diffractive element in an eyeglass lens are described. A method of embedding a diffractive element in an eyeglass lens includes applying a protective layer to a diffractive element, applying an interface layer to the protective layer, and applying a lens layer to the interface layer. The interface layer and the lens layer are each comprised of a resin material that hardens when cured. The interface layer is of a shape and thickness that adheres well to the protective layer after the interface layer is cured. The lens layer is of a shape and thickness that achieves the desired component shape of the lens after the lens layer is cured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: GOOGLE LLC
    Inventors: Nils Johan Fransson, Eric J. Caliston, Arnett Weber, Michael A. T. Fowler, Robin W. Tsen, Darren Ihmels
  • Systems, devices, and methods for embedding a diffractive element in an eyeglass lens
    Patent number: 10955669
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for embedding a diffractive element in an eyeglass lens are described. A method of embedding a diffractive element in an eyeglass lens includes applying a protective layer to a diffractive element, applying an interface layer to the protective layer, and applying a lens layer to the interface layer. The interface layer and the lens layer are each comprised of a resin material that hardens when cured. The interface layer is of a shape and thickness that adheres well to the protective layer after the interface layer is cured. The lens layer is of a shape and thickness that achieves the desired component shape of the lens after the lens layer is cured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: GOOGLE LLC
    Inventors: Nils Johan Fransson, Eric J. Caliston, Arnett Weber, Michael A. T. Fowler, Robin W. Tsen, Darren Ihmels
  • Systems, devices, and methods for embedding a diffractive element in an eyeglass lens
    Patent number: 10678058
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for embedding a diffractive element in an eyeglass lens are described. A method of embedding a diffractive element in an eyeglass lens includes applying a protective layer to a diffractive element, applying an interface layer to the protective layer, and applying a lens layer to the interface layer. The interface layer and the lens layer are each comprised of a resin material that hardens when cured. The interface layer is of a shape and thickness that adheres well to the protective layer after the interface layer is cured. The lens layer is of a shape and thickness that achieves the desired component shape of the lens after the lens layer is cured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: North Inc.
    Inventors: Nils Johan Fransson, Eric J. Caliston, Arnett Weber, Michael A. T. Fowler, Robin W. Tsen, Darren Ihmels
  • SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR EMBEDDING A DIFFRACTIVE ELEMENT IN AN EYEGLASS LENS
    Publication number: 20190025596
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for embedding a diffractive element in an eyeglass lens are described. A method of embedding a diffractive element in an eyeglass lens includes applying a protective layer to a diffractive element, applying an interface layer to the protective layer, and applying a lens layer to the interface layer. The interface layer and the lens layer are each comprised of a resin material that hardens when cured. The interface layer is of a shape and thickness that adheres well to the protective layer after the interface layer is cured. The lens layer is of a shape and thickness that achieves the desired component shape of the lens after the lens layer is cured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2018
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Inventors: Nils Johan Fransson, Eric J. Caliston, Arnett Weber, Michael A. T. Fowler, Robin W. Tsen, Darren Ihmels
  • SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR EMBEDDING A DIFFRACTIVE ELEMENT IN AN EYEGLASS LENS
    Publication number: 20190025929
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for embedding a diffractive element in an eyeglass lens are described. A method of embedding a diffractive element in an eyeglass lens includes applying a protective layer to a diffractive element, applying an interface layer to the protective layer, and applying a lens layer to the interface layer. The interface layer and the lens layer are each comprised of a resin material that hardens when cured. The interface layer is of a shape and thickness that adheres well to the protective layer after the interface layer is cured. The lens layer is of a shape and thickness that achieves the desired component shape of the lens after the lens layer is cured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2018
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Inventors: Nils Johan Fransson, Eric J. Caliston, Arnett Weber, Michael A. T. Fowler, Robin W. Tsen, Darren Ihmels
  • SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR EMBEDDING A DIFFRACTIVE ELEMENT IN AN EYEGLASS LENS
    Publication number: 20190025597
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for embedding a diffractive element in an eyeglass lens are described. A method of embedding a diffractive element in an eyeglass lens includes applying a protective layer to a diffractive element, applying an interface layer to the protective layer, and applying a lens layer to the interface layer. The interface layer and the lens layer are each comprised of a resin material that hardens when cured. The interface layer is of a shape and thickness that adheres well to the protective layer after the interface layer is cured. The lens layer is of a shape and thickness that achieves the desired component shape of the lens after the lens layer is cured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2018
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Inventors: Nils Johan Fransson, Eric J. Caliston, Arnett Weber, Michael A. T. Fowler, Robin W. Tsen, Darren Ihmels
  • SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR EMBEDDING A DIFFRACTIVE ELEMENT IN AN EYEGLASS LENS
    Publication number: 20190025592
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for embedding a diffractive element in an eyeglass lens are described. A method of embedding a diffractive element in an eyeglass lens includes applying a protective layer to a diffractive element, applying an interface layer to the protective layer, and applying a lens layer to the interface layer. The interface layer and the lens layer are each comprised of a resin material that hardens when cured. The interface layer is of a shape and thickness that adheres well to the protective layer after the interface layer is cured. The lens layer is of a shape and thickness that achieves the desired component shape of the lens after the lens layer is cured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2018
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Inventors: Nils Johan Fransson, Eric J. Caliston, Arnett Weber, Michael A. T. Fowler, Robin W. Tsen, Darren Ihmels
  • SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR EMBEDDING A DIFFRACTIVE ELEMENT IN AN EYEGLASS LENS
    Publication number: 20190025930
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for embedding a diffractive element in an eyeglass lens are described. A method of embedding a diffractive element in an eyeglass lens includes applying a protective layer to a diffractive element, applying an interface layer to the protective layer, and applying a lens layer to the interface layer. The interface layer and the lens layer are each comprised of a resin material that hardens when cured. The interface layer is of a shape and thickness that adheres well to the protective layer after the interface layer is cured. The lens layer is of a shape and thickness that achieves the desired component shape of the lens after the lens layer is cured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2018
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Inventors: Nils Johan Fransson, Eric J. Caliston, Arnett Weber, Michael A. T. Fowler, Robin W. Tsen, Darren Ihmels
  • SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR EMBEDDING A DIFFRACTIVE ELEMENT IN AN EYEGLASS LENS
    Publication number: 20190025593
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for embedding a diffractive element in an eyeglass lens are described. A method of embedding a diffractive element in an eyeglass lens includes applying a protective layer to a diffractive element, applying an interface layer to the protective layer, and applying a lens layer to the interface layer. The interface layer and the lens layer are each comprised of a resin material that hardens when cured. The interface layer is of a shape and thickness that adheres well to the protective layer after the interface layer is cured. The lens layer is of a shape and thickness that achieves the desired component shape of the lens after the lens layer is cured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2018
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Inventors: Nils Johan Fransson, Eric J. Caliston, Arnett Weber, Michael A. T. Fowler, Robin W. Tsen, Darren Ihmels