Patents by Inventor Michael D. Woods
Michael D. Woods 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: 7318717Abstract: A method and apparatus for combining raw fibrous and binding materials in a single mixing step (Step S3), followed by consolidation (Step S5) so as to greatly shorten the overall cycle time to a finished fiber-reinforced composite part. Chopped fibrous materials and binder materials are deposited sequentially onto a belt conveyor (Step S2) so that the materials are successively layered, one on top of each other in a predetermined ratio, and subsequently mixed (Step S3) to achieve uniform dispersion throughout. The mixed materials are then deposited into a rotating mold (Step S4) to further ensure uniform dispersion of fibrous and binder materials. Impregnation of the fibrous materials with the binder material occur in-situ as the uniformly mixed materials are heated and subsequently compacted in the mold (Step S5) to obtain the desired shape of the fiber-reinforced composite part.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2002Date of Patent: January 15, 2008Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Michael D. Wood, Mark L. LaForest, Neil Murdie, Dean S. Kriskovich, Vernon R. Hudalla, Thaddeus W. Gonsowski
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Patent number: 7293489Abstract: A carrying case device for a circular saw and the method of interconnecting the circular saw with the carrying case device when the circular saw is in use. A case is provided having a top surface, wherein the case defines an internal area large enough to store the circular saw. A miter assembly is provided that is attached to the top surface of the case. The miter assembly can be rotated on the case. The miter assembly also includes a guide arm that can be lifted and closed about a hinge connection. The guide arm contains a mounting receptacle for selectively receiving and engaging the circular saw. As a result, the circular saw can be raised and lowered against a work piece as though it were a power miter saw.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2004Date of Patent: November 13, 2007Inventor: Michael D. Wood
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Patent number: 7290655Abstract: A carrying case assembly for a power tool and the method of interconnecting the carrying case with the power tool. The carrying case has a plurality of sides that define an internal area. An attachment mechanism is disposed within the case along a first side. The attachment mechanism receives and retains the power tool. A slot is formed in the first side of the carrying case. The cutting element of the power tool extends through the slot and extends out of the carrying case. Power is provided within the carrying case to operate the power tool within the carrying case. Work guides are provided on the exterior of the carrying case that are used to help move material against the cutting element that extends out of the carrying case from the power tool.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2004Date of Patent: November 6, 2007Inventor: Michael D. Wood
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Patent number: 7234571Abstract: A method and apparatus for combining raw fibrous and binding materials in a single mixing step (Step S3), followed by consolidation (Step S5) so as to greatly shorten the overall cycle time to a finished fiber-reinforced composite part. Chopped fibrous materials and binder materials are deposited sequentially onto a belt conveyor (Step S2) so that the materials are successively layered, one on top of each other in a predetermined ratio, and subsequently mixed (Step S3) to achieve uniform dispersion throughout. The mixed materials are then deposited into a rotating mold (Step S4) to further ensure uniform dispersion of fibrous and binder materials. Impregnation of the fibrous materials with the binder material occur in-situ as the uniformly mixed materials are heated and subsequently compacted in the mold (Step S5) to obtain the desired shape of the fiber-reinforced composite part.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2002Date of Patent: June 26, 2007Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Michael D. Wood, Mark L. LaForest, Neil Murdie, Dean S. Kriskovich, Vernon R. Hudalla, Thaddeus W. Gonsowski
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Patent number: 7172408Abstract: A resin transfer molding (RTM) process is disclosed for rapidly filling a fibrous preform and/or a rigid, porous body with high viscosity resin or pitch. The process is suitable for impregnated multiple porous bodies stacked in a single mold. The process uses a fibrous preform or rigid porous body which is placed into a mold matching the desired part geometry. A resin is injected into the mold at temperature and pressure. After cooling, the infiltrated component is removed from the mold. The mold is constructed from two halves fitted to form at least one mold cavity. A gate fitted with a nozzle is set into one of the mold halves, and a valve admits resin or pitch into the gate area. Venting or vacuum can be applied to the mold. The mold is held in a hydraulic press and an extruder, optionally fitted with an accumulator, supplies molten resin or pitch to the mold.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2003Date of Patent: February 6, 2007Assignee: Honeywell International, Inc.Inventors: Michael D. Wood, Frank Dillon, Richard A. Heckelsberg, Roger W. Holloway, Mark L. LaForest, Neil Murdie, Charles A. Parker, James F. Pigford
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Publication number: 20030127291Abstract: A method and apparatus for combining raw fibrous and binding materials in a single mixing step (Step S3), followed by consolidation (Step S5) so as to greatly shorten the overall cycle time to a finished fiber-reinforced composite part. Chopped fibrous materials and binder materials are deposited sequentially onto a belt conveyor (Step S2) so that the materials are successively layered, one on top of each other in a predetermined ratio, and subsequently mixed (Step S3) to achieve uniform dispersion throughout. The mixed materials are then deposited into a rotating mold (Step S4) to further ensure uniform dispersion of fibrous and binder materials. Impregnation of the fibrous materials with the binder material occur in-situ as the uniformly mixed materials are heated and subsequently compacted in the mold (Step S5) to obtain the desired shape of the fiber-reinforced composite part.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2002Publication date: July 10, 2003Inventors: Michael D. Wood, Mark L. LaForest, Neil Murdie, Dean S. Kriskovich, Vernon R. Hudalla, Thaddeus W. Gonsowski
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Publication number: 20030111752Abstract: A resin transfer molding (RTM) process is disclosed for rapidly filling a fibrous preform and/or a rigid, porous body with high viscosity resin or pitch. The process is suitable for impregnated multiple porous bodies stacked in a single mold. The process uses a fibrous preform or rigid porous body which is placed into a mold matching the desired part geometry. A resin is injected into the mold at temperature and pressure. After cooling, the infiltrated component is removed from the mold. The mold is constructed from two halves fitted to form at least one mold cavity. A gate fitted with a nozzle is set into one of the mold halves, and a valve admits resin or pitch into the gate area. Venting or vacuum can be applied to the mold. The mold is held in a hydraulic press and an extruder, optionally fitted with an accumulator, supplies molten resin or pitch to the mold.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2003Publication date: June 19, 2003Inventors: Michael D. Wood, Frank Dillon, Richard A. Heckelsberg, Roger W. Holloway, Mark L. LaForest, Neil Murdie, Charles A. Parker, James F. Pigford
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Publication number: 20030108635Abstract: A method and apparatus for combining raw fibrous and binding materials in a single mixing step (Step S3), followed by consolidation (Step S5) so as to greatly shorten the overall cycle time to a finished fiber-reinforced composite part. Chopped fibrous materials and binder materials are deposited sequentially onto a belt conveyor (Step S2) so that the materials are successively layered, one on top of each other in a predetermined ratio, and subsequently mixed (Step S3) to achieve uniform dispersion throughout. The mixed materials are then deposited into a rotating mold (Step S4) to further ensure uniform dispersion of fibrous and binder materials. Impregnation of the fibrous materials with the binder material occur in-situ as the uniformly mixed materials are heated and subsequently compacted in the mold (Step S5) to obtain the desired shape of the fiber-reinforced composite part.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2002Publication date: June 12, 2003Inventors: Michael D. Wood, Mark L. LaForest, Neil Murdie, Dean S. Kriskovich, Vernon R. Hudalla, Thaddeus W. Gonsowski
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Patent number: 6537470Abstract: A resin transfer molding (RTM) process is disclosed for rapidly filling a fibrous preform and/or a rigid, porous body with high viscosity resin or pitch. The process is suitable for impregnated multiple porous bodies stacked in a single mold. The process uses a fibrous preform or rigid porous body which is placed into a mold matching the desired part geometry. A resin is injected into the mold at temperature and pressure. After cooling, the infiltrated component is removed from the mold. The mold is constructed from two halves fitted to form at least one mold cavity. A gate fitted with a nozzle is set into one of the mold halves, and a valve admits resin or pitch into the gate area. Venting or vacuum can be applied to the mold. The mold is held in a hydraulic press and an extruder, optionally fitted with an accumulator, supplies molten resin or pitch to the mold.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2000Date of Patent: March 25, 2003Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Michael D. Wood, Frank Dillon, Richard A. Heckelsberg, Roger W. Holloway, Mark L. LaForest, Neil Murdie, Charles A. Parker, James F. Pigford
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Patent number: 6521152Abstract: A method and apparatus for combining raw fibrous and binding materials in a single mixing step (Step S3), followed by consolidation (Step S5) so as to greatly shorten the overall cycle time to a finished fiber-reinforced composite part. Chopped fibrous materials and binder materials are deposited sequentially onto a belt conveyor (Step S2) so that the materials are successively layered, one on top of each other in a predetermined ratio, and subsequently mixed (Step S3) to achieve uniform dispersion throughout. The mixed materials are then deposited into a rotating mold (Step S4) to further ensure uniform dispersion of fibrous and binder materials. Impregnation of the fibrous materials with the binder material occur in-situ as the uniformly mixed materials are heated and subsequently compacted in the mold (Step S5) to obtain the desired shape of the fiber-reinforced composite part.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2000Date of Patent: February 18, 2003Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Michael D. Wood, Mark L. LaForest, Neil Murdie, Dean S. Kriskovich, Vernon R. Hudalla, Thaddeus W. Gonsowski
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Publication number: 20020080950Abstract: A system and method for monitoring a service transaction are disclosed. A client communicates through a communication channel. Feedback is gathered from the client through the communication channel. The feedback describes an agent and an interaction associated with the agent, and is stored in a client response database.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2000Publication date: June 27, 2002Applicant: Stratos Group, Ltd.;Inventors: John R. Koko, Lawrence M. Pensack, Larry T. Sutherland, Clifton F. Crawford, Michael D. Wood, Steven H. Levy, William C. Murray, Salah Boukadoum
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Patent number: 6315974Abstract: A mesophase pitch material having a melting point in excess of 350° C. has a solvent added thereto to provide a solvated mesophase pitch. A low molecular weight solvent is used so that the melting point can be brought low enough to create a carbon foam at a convenient temperature. The solvent is then removed by heat and/or vacuum and, consequently, the pitch reverts to a high melting point of approximately greater than 350° C. The pitch can then be heated or carbonized without an oxidative stabilization step. Alternatively, a solvated mesophase pitch material may be used initially for foaming.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 1998Date of Patent: November 13, 2001Assignee: AlliedSignal Inc.Inventors: Neil Murdie, James F. Pigford, Michael D. Wood, Frank Dillon, Charles A. Parker, Stanley N. Hemstad
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Patent number: 6270555Abstract: This invention provides a method to control the off gas emission of sulfur dioxide from a mineral ore roaster by grinding a sulfur-containing mineral ore, adding sodium sesquicarbonate to the mineral ore, and roasting the ore and sodium sesquicarbonate at an elevated temperature.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2000Date of Patent: August 7, 2001Assignee: Solvay Minerals, Inc.Inventors: Michael D. Wood, Richard K. DeSomber, Danial L. Marshall
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Patent number: 4637084Abstract: A crimping and cutting tool useable for cutting wire and connection of a ferrule tip type electrical connector to an electrically conductive wire. The tool includes first and second lever members pivotally connected with a pivot pin. Each lever member has a head with a cutting jaw and a crimping jaw and a handle. The crimping jaws have alternative teeth and recesses in opposition to one another. The crimping jaws are movable toward one another to crimping position by applying hand force on the levers wherein each of the teeth of one of the crimping jaws fills a recess of the opposite jaw. The recesses have differing sizes such that differing sizes of electrical connectors or ferrules can be accommodated in the recesses and crimped therein. Wire cutting jaws have convex curved cutting edges located above the pivot pin.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 1984Date of Patent: January 20, 1987Inventor: Michael D. Wood