Patents by Inventor Pat Bonebright

Pat Bonebright 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).

  • Honeycomb core composite article and method and apparatus for making same
    Patent number: 7083753
    Abstract: A method is provided that uses half-period translations, ply-upon-pin repositions, and shape-maintaining pins with a bolster plate, with insertable nodal heating elements that provide heat at their rectangular ends and when driven under pressure against opposing pins with rectangular faces cure portions of a pre-impregnated fabric to make honeycomb core composite articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2006
    Assignee: Composite Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Pat Bonebright, John Marks
  • Honeycomb core composite article and method and apparatus for making same
    Publication number: 20040219330
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed that includes a bolster plate with insertable nodal heating elements that provide heat at their rectangular ends and when driven under pressure against opposing pins with rectangular faces, cure portions of a pre-impregnated fabric. Using half-period translations, ply-upon-pin repositions, and shape-maintaining pins, a method of making honeycomb core composite articles using the above apparatus is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2003
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventors: Pat Bonebright, John Marks