Patents by Inventor Philipp Boettcher
Philipp Boettcher 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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Publication number: 20240085871Abstract: Disclosed is a method for treating containers, wherein the containers are transported along a predetermined transport path by a transport device and are treated in a predetermined manner by a first treatment device, wherein predetermined working parameters are used for the treatment of the container, wherein individual containers being inspected after their treatment and at least one variable characteristic of a quality of this container being determined, wherein that at least one identification information is generated by an inspected container and/or an inspection operation can be uniquely identified.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Andreas STEINER, Robert SZWARC, Benedikt BOETTCHER, Konrad SENN, Philipp OLENBERG, Markus ZOELFL
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Publication number: 20230400356Abstract: An optical-based fire detection system has a fire detecting mode in which the system is monitoring a flammable region for occurrence of fire in the flammable region and a system calibrating mode in which functionality of the system can be verified. The system comprises a light signal collecting unit located inside of the flammable region. The system also comprises a light signal processing unit located outside of the flammable region. The system further comprises a light signal calibrating unit located outside of the flammable region. The system also comprises one or more optical fiber bundles optically interconnecting the collecting unit, the processing unit, and the calibrating unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2022Publication date: December 14, 2023Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Philipp A. Boettcher, Jason S. Damazo
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Patent number: 11767128Abstract: The embodiments described herein provide for lightning protection in aircrafts constructed with Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP). In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a first Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) panel, a second CFRP panel that overlaps with the first CFRP panel in a vertical direction, and a fastener to join the first CFRP panel with the second CFRP panel, the fastener extending in the vertical direction in an area where the first CFRP panel and the second CFRP panel overlap. The apparatus further includes a plurality of electrically conductive pins in each of the first CFRP panel and the second CFRP panel, wherein the pins extend in the vertical direction proximate to the fastener to electrically connect the first CFRP panel and the second CFRP panel in the area where the first CFRP panel and the second CFRP panel overlap.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2022Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Inventors: Derek R. Tuck, Philipp A. Boettcher, Carson Alexander Smith, David Thomas Misciagna
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Patent number: 11752372Abstract: An ignition suppressing enclosure configured to contain an ignition source is disclosed and includes a body portion defining an inner surface, an outer surface, and an enclosed volume containing a flammable gaseous mixture. The enclosed volume is sized to contain the ignition source. The enclosed volume of the ignition suppressing enclosure is surrounded by an exterior combustible environment also containing the flammable gaseous mixture. The ignition suppressing enclosure includes one or more vent paths that extend between the inner surface and the outer surface of the body portion, where each individual vent path includes an effective diameter based on at least a minimum ignition energy of the flammable gaseous mixture. The effective diameter of the individual vent path is selected to quench a flame that occurs within the enclosed volume of the ignition suppressing enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2020Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Jason S Damazo, Eddie Kwon, William J Sweet, Philipp A Boettcher
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Patent number: 11592387Abstract: A method for testing physical properties of a material includes inserting coherent light into a waveguide such that the coherent light exits the waveguide at an end of the waveguide that is embedded within the material, thereby causing the coherent light to interact with the material. The method also includes detecting a reaction of the material to the coherent light.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2020Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Philipp A. Boettcher, Eddie Kwon
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Publication number: 20220324584Abstract: An ignition-suppressing device (100) for shielding fasteners (106) comprises a ribbon (102) and receptacles (104) that are spaced apart from one another along the ribbon (102).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2021Publication date: October 13, 2022Inventors: Christopher S. Roper, Mark R. O'Masta, Randall C. Schubert, Philipp A. Boettcher
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Publication number: 20220177156Abstract: The embodiments described herein provide for lightning protection in aircrafts constructed with Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP). In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a first Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) panel, a second CFRP panel that overlaps with the first CFRP panel in a vertical direction, and a fastener to join the first CFRP panel with the second CFRP panel, the fastener extending in the vertical direction in an area where the first CFRP panel and the second CFRP panel overlap. The apparatus further includes a plurality of electrically conductive pins in each of the first CFRP panel and the second CFRP panel, wherein the pins extend in the vertical direction proximate to the fastener to electrically connect the first CFRP panel and the second CFRP panel in the area where the first CFRP panel and the second CFRP panel overlap.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2022Publication date: June 9, 2022Inventors: Derek R. Tuck, Philipp A. Boettcher, Carson Alexander Smith, David Thomas Misciagna
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Patent number: 11292611Abstract: The embodiments described herein provide for lightning protection in aircrafts constructed with Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP). In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a first Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) panel, a second CFRP panel that overlaps with the first CFRP panel in a vertical direction, and a fastener to join the first CFRP panel with the second CFRP panel, the fastener extending in the vertical direction in an area where the first CFRP panel and the second CFRP panel overlap. The apparatus further includes a plurality of electrically conductive pins in each of the first CFRP panel and the second CFRP panel, wherein the pins extend in the vertical direction proximate to the fastener to electrically connect the first CFRP panel and the second CFRP panel in the area where the first CFRP panel and the second CFRP panel overlap.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2020Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Derek R. Tuck, Philipp A. Boettcher, Carson Alexander Smith, David Thomas Misciagna
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Patent number: 11180683Abstract: An ignition-suppressing tape for sealing cut edges of polymer panels, the tape having a backing strip and a sealant strip that is disposed on a portion of a surface of the backing strip, and a pressure sensitive adhesive is disposed on other portions of the same surface of the backing strip.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2020Date of Patent: November 23, 2021Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Philipp A. Boettcher, Mark O'Masta, Christopher S. Roper
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Publication number: 20210355351Abstract: An ignition-suppressing tape for sealing cut edges of polymer panels, the tape having a backing strip and a sealant strip that is disposed on a portion of a surface of the backing strip, and a pressure sensitive adhesive is disposed on other portions of the same surface of the backing strip.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2020Publication date: November 18, 2021Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Philipp A. Boettcher, Mark O'Masta, Christopher S. Roper
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Publication number: 20210290994Abstract: An ignition suppressing enclosure configured to contain an ignition source is disclosed and includes a body portion defining an inner surface, an outer surface, and an enclosed volume containing a flammable gaseous mixture. The enclosed volume is sized to contain the ignition source. The enclosed volume of the ignition suppressing enclosure is surrounded by an exterior combustible environment also containing the flammable gaseous mixture. The ignition suppressing enclosure includes one or more vent paths that extend between the inner surface and the outer surface of the body portion, where each individual vent path includes an effective diameter based on at least a minimum ignition energy of the flammable gaseous mixture. The effective diameter of the individual vent path is selected to quench a flame that occurs within the enclosed volume of the ignition suppressing enclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2020Publication date: September 23, 2021Inventors: Jason S Damazo, Eddie Kwon, William J Sweet, Philipp A. Boettcher
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Publication number: 20210239599Abstract: A method for testing physical properties of a material includes inserting coherent light into a waveguide such that the coherent light exits the waveguide at an end of the waveguide that is embedded within the material, thereby causing the coherent light to interact with the material. The method also includes detecting a reaction of the material to the coherent light.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2020Publication date: August 5, 2021Inventors: Philipp A. Boettcher, Eddie Kwon
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Publication number: 20210078724Abstract: The embodiments described herein provide for lightning protection in aircrafts constructed with Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP). In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a first Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) panel, a second CFRP panel that overlaps with the first CFRP panel in a vertical direction, and a fastener to join the first CFRP panel with the second CFRP panel, the fastener extending in the vertical direction in an area where the first CFRP panel and the second CFRP panel overlap. The apparatus further includes a plurality of electrically conductive pins in each of the first CFRP panel and the second CFRP panel, wherein the pins extend in the vertical direction proximate to the fastener to electrically connect the first CFRP panel and the second CFRP panel in the area where the first CFRP panel and the second CFRP panel overlap.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2020Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventors: Derek R. Tuck, Philipp A. Boettcher, Carson Alexander Smith, David Thomas Misciagna
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Patent number: 10890383Abstract: Phase change material modules for use in a heat exchanger are described. The phase change material module comprises two or more set of a plurality of substantially aligned hollow structures arranged to form a porous structure. A phase change material capable of undergoing a phase change as a result of heat exchange between it and a fluid is housed within the hollow tubes. Also described is a phase change material module with hollow tubes having a cross-sectional area through the phase change material selected from elliptical, rectangular, stadium-shaped, teardrop-shaped, airfoil-shaped, rounded rectangle and ovoid. A heat exchanger comprising a plurality of the phase change material modules, a first fluid inlet and outlet, and a second fluid inlet and outlet, wherein the phase change material modules are repeated circulated from alignment with the first fluid inlet and the second fluid inlet is also described.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2016Date of Patent: January 12, 2021Assignee: Drexel UniversityInventors: Ying Sun, Matthew McCarthy, Young I. Cho, Philipp Boettcher, Han Hu, Baolan Shi, Qinghua Xie, Kent Zammit
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Patent number: 10875663Abstract: The embodiments described herein provide for lightning protection in aircrafts constructed with Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP). In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a first Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) panel, a second CFRP panel that overlaps with the first CFRP panel in a vertical direction, and a fastener to join the first CFRP panel with the second CFRP panel, the fastener extending in the vertical direction in an area where the first CFRP panel and the second CFRP panel overlap. The apparatus further includes a plurality of electrically conductive pins in each of the first CFRP panel and the second CFRP panel, wherein the pins extend in the vertical direction proximate to the fastener to electrically connect the first CFRP panel and the second CFRP panel in the area where the first CFRP panel and the second CFRP panel overlap.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2017Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Derek R. Tuck, Philipp A. Boettcher, Carson Alexander Smith, David Thomas Misciagna
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Patent number: 10738754Abstract: An ignition testing system including a test article testing chamber, and at least one gas mixture verification chamber being communicably coupled to the test article testing chamber and being configured to verify at least a content of a gas mixture content provided to the test article testing chamber.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2017Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Carson A. Smith, Thomas D. Mitchum, Jr., Philipp A. Boettcher, Eddie Kwon, Jason Damazo
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Patent number: 10729043Abstract: An electromagnetic effect protective cap assembly for enclosing an end portion of a fastener assembly extending through a structure, includes a sidewall configured to define an interior space and having an end portion of the sidewall which defines a first opening aligned with the interior space which allows passage of the end portion of the fastener assembly through the first opening and into the interior space. The protective cap further includes a second opening which is defined by and extends through the sidewall and is spaced apart from the first opening. In addition, the protective cap further includes a valve member positioned in blocking relationship with respect to the second opening with the valve member positioned between the interior space and an exterior of the sidewall.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2019Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Philipp A. Boettcher, Derek R. Tuck
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Patent number: 10608418Abstract: A combustion test system includes a power source and a corona generator coupled to the power source. The combustion test system also includes a charge storage device. The charge storage device includes a charging surface spaced apart from the corona generator such that charge carriers, motivated by an electric field of the corona generator, intersect the charging surface to charge the charge storage device. The combustion test system also includes a first electrode coupled to the charge storage device and a second electrode coupled to a reference ground. The second electrode is spaced apart from the first electrode to produce an electrical arc between the first electrode and the second electrode based on a voltage difference between the first electrode and the second electrode.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2018Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Jason S. Damazo, Eddie Kwon, Philipp A. Boettcher
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Publication number: 20190260184Abstract: A combustion test system includes a power source and a corona generator coupled to the power source. The combustion test system also includes a charge storage device. The charge storage device includes a charging surface spaced apart from the corona generator such that charge carriers, motivated by an electric field of the corona generator, intersect the charging surface to charge the charge storage device. The combustion test system also includes a first electrode coupled to the charge storage device and a second electrode coupled to a reference ground. The second electrode is spaced apart from the first electrode to produce an electrical arc between the first electrode and the second electrode based on a voltage difference between the first electrode and the second electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2018Publication date: August 22, 2019Inventors: Jason S. Damazo, Eddie Kwon, Philipp A. Boettcher
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Publication number: 20190177003Abstract: The embodiments described herein provide for lightning protection in aircrafts constructed with Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP). In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a first Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) panel, a second CFRP panel that overlaps with the first CFRP panel in a vertical direction, and a fastener to join the first CFRP panel with the second CFRP panel, the fastener extending in the vertical direction in an area where the first CFRP panel and the second CFRP panel overlap. The apparatus further includes a plurality of electrically conductive pins in each of the first CFRP panel and the second CFRP panel, wherein the pins extend in the vertical direction proximate to the fastener to electrically connect the first CFRP panel and the second CFRP panel in the area where the first CFRP panel and the second CFRP panel overlap.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2017Publication date: June 13, 2019Inventors: Derek R. Tuck, Philipp A. Boettcher, Carson Alexander Smith, David Thomas Misciagna