Patents by Inventor Ronnal P. Reichard
Ronnal P. Reichard 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: 11788287Abstract: A composite structure joining system and method comprises a structural panel, preferably but not necessarily fabricated from structural composite materials, that further comprises a nesting C-joint feature that facilitates assembly of a plurality of panels of the invention to form a planar structure such as a wall. An embodiment of the present invention comprises a plurality of the panels of the invention, joined together using the C joint of the invention, captured in a frame. The frame structural elements may comprise metals such as aluminum or steel, or may be hand laid or extruded fiberglass as described in more detail below. The invention further comprises methods of manufacturing a plurality of structural panels of the invention. The method of the invention may be used to fabricate intermodal shipping containers that have superior structural and thermal characteristics, are lightweight, resulting in lower transportation costs and lower container costs.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2022Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Composites Intellectual Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Scott Lewit, Ronnal P. Reichard
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Publication number: 20230279624Abstract: A composite structural panel for use in bridge structures, and method of manufacturing same, comprises a top panel and a bottom panel separated by and attached to at least one, but preferably a plurality, of structural composite preforms which may be fabricated by a continuous manufacturing process and may be saturated by resin using a continuous wetting process. The composite preforms may take any cross-sectional shape but are preferably trapezoidal. The top and bottom panels may be fabricated from a plurality of layers of woven fabric layers and non-woven fabric layers which are saturated with a resin that is subsequently cured using cure processes known in the art. The composite structural panel of the invention is usable as a flat structural member for use as bridge decking, ramps, trestles, and any application requiring a structural panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2023Publication date: September 7, 2023Applicant: COMPOSITES INTELLECTUAL HOLDINGS, INC.Inventors: Scott Lewit, Ronnal P. Reichard
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Patent number: 11619014Abstract: A composite structural panel for use in bridge structures, and method of manufacturing same, comprises a top panel and a bottom panel separated by and attached to at least one, but preferably a plurality, of structural composite preforms which may be fabricated by a continuous manufacturing process and may be saturated by resin using a continuous wetting process. The composite preforms may take any cross-sectional shape but are preferably trapezoidal. The top and bottom panels may be fabricated from a plurality of layers of woven fabric layers and non-woven fabric layers which are saturated with a resin that is subsequently cured using cure processes known in the art. The composite structural panel of the invention is usable as a flat structural member for use as bridge decking, ramps, trestles, and any application requiring a structural panel.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2020Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: COMPOSITES INTELLECTUAL HOLDINGS, INC.Inventors: Scott Lewit, Ronnal P. Reichard
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Publication number: 20220363320Abstract: Below is a clean version of the Abstract, as requested to be amended herein: A cargo vehicle is disclosed having a composite floor assembly with at least one embedded hardpoint connector. The composite floor assembly may comprise a plurality of transverse beams and at least a portion of the composite floor includes at least one embedded hardpoint connector. The embedded connector may be used to securely and removably couple other vehicle components to the composite floor assembly, such as a landing gear assembly and/or a slide rail assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2022Publication date: November 17, 2022Applicant: Wabash National, L.P.Inventors: Travis Smith McCloud, Ronnal P. Reichard, Andrzej Wylezinski, Scott A. Storz
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Publication number: 20220259859Abstract: A composite structure joining system and method comprises a structural panel, preferably but not necessarily fabricated from structural composite materials, that further comprises a nesting C-joint feature that facilitates assembly of a plurality of panels of the invention to form a planar structure such as a wall. An embodiment of the present invention comprises a plurality of the panels of the invention, joined together using the C joint of the invention, captured in a frame. The frame structural elements may comprise metals such as aluminum or steel, or may be hand laid or extruded fiberglass as described in more detail below. The invention further comprises methods of manufacturing a plurality of structural panels of the invention. The method of the invention may be used to fabricate intermodal shipping containers that have superior structural and thermal characteristics, are lightweight, resulting in lower transportation costs and lower container costs.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2022Publication date: August 18, 2022Applicant: COMPOSITES INTELLECTUAL HOLDINGS, INC.Inventors: Scott Lewit, Ronnal P. Reichard
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Patent number: 11400987Abstract: A cargo vehicle is disclosed having a composite floor assembly with at least one embedded hardpoint connector. The composite floor assembly may comprise a plurality of transverse beams, wherein a subset of the plurality of transverse beams includes at least one embedded hardpoint connector. The embedded connector may be used to securely and removably couple other vehicle components to the composite floor assembly, such as a landing gear assembly and/or a slide rail assembly.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2019Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignee: Wabash National, L.P.Inventors: Travis Smith McCloud, Ronnal P. Reichard, Andrzej Wylezinski, Scott A. Storz
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Patent number: 11313124Abstract: A composite structure joining system and method comprises a structural panel, preferably but not necessarily fabricated from structural composite materials, that further comprises a nesting C-joint feature that facilitates assembly of a plurality of panels of the invention to form a planar structure such as a wall. An embodiment of the present invention comprises a plurality of the panels of the invention, joined together using the C joint of the invention, captured in a frame. The frame structural elements may comprise metals such as aluminum or steel, or may be hand laid or extruded fiberglass as described in more detail below. The invention further comprises methods of manufacturing a plurality of structural panels of the invention. The method of the invention may be used to fabricate intermodal shipping containers that have superior structural and thermal characteristics, are lightweight, resulting in lower transportation costs and lower container costs.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2016Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignee: COMPOSITES INTELLECTUAL HOLDINGS, INC.Inventors: Scott Lewit, Ronnal P. Reichard
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Publication number: 20210115633Abstract: A composite structural panel for use in bridge structures, and method of manufacturing same, comprises a top panel and a bottom panel separated by and attached to at least one, but preferably a plurality, of structural composite preforms which may be fabricated by a continuous manufacturing process and may be saturated by resin using a continuous wetting process. The composite preforms may take any cross-sectional shape but are preferably trapezoidal. The top and bottom panels may be fabricated from a plurality of layers of woven fabric layers and non-woven fabric layers which are saturated with a resin that is subsequently cured using cure processes known in the art. The composite structural panel of the invention is usable as a flat structural member for use as bridge decking, ramps, trestles, and any application requiring a structural panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2020Publication date: April 22, 2021Applicant: COMPOSITES INTELLECTUAL HOLDINGS, INC.Inventors: Scott Lewit, Ronnal P. Reichard
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Patent number: 10919579Abstract: A cargo vehicle is disclosed having a composite floor assembly with at least one embedded hardpoint connector. The embedded connector may be used to securely couple other vehicle components to the composite floor assembly, such as a coupler assembly with a king pin.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2018Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: Wabash National, L.P.Inventors: Travis S. McCloud, Ronnal P. Reichard, Andrzej Wylezinski
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Patent number: 10876262Abstract: A composite structural panel for use in bridge structures, and method of manufacturing same, comprises a top panel and a bottom panel separated by and attached to at least one, but preferably a plurality, of structural composite preforms which may be fabricated by a continuous manufacturing process and may be saturated by resin using a continuous wetting process. The composite preforms may take any cross sectional shape but are preferably trapezoidal. The top and bottom panels may be fabricated from a plurality of layers of woven fabric layers and non-woven fabric layers which are saturated with a resin that is subsequently cured using cure processes known in the art. The composite structural panel of the invention is usable as a flat structural member for use as bridge decking, ramps, trestles, and any application requiring a structural panel.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2020Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: Composites Intellectual Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Scott Lewit, Ronnal P. Reichard
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Patent number: 10829163Abstract: A composite floor structure having a plurality of transverse beams. Each transverse beam may include a preform core having a plurality of side surfaces and two end surfaces, and at least one reinforcing layer formed around each of the side surfaces of the preform core.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2018Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: Wabash National, L.P.Inventors: Travis S. McCloud, Scott A. Storz, Andrzej Wylezinski, Ronnal P. Reichard, Scott M. Lewit
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Publication number: 20200299910Abstract: A composite structural panel for use in bridge structures, and method of manufacturing same, comprises a top panel and a bottom panel separated by and attached to at least one, but preferably a plurality, of structural composite preforms which may be fabricated by a continuous manufacturing process and may be saturated by resin using a continuous wetting process. The composite preforms may take any cross sectional shape but are preferably trapezoidal. The top and bottom panels may be fabricated from a plurality of layers of woven fabric layers and non-woven fabric layers which are saturated with a resin that is subsequently cured using cure processes known in the art. The composite structural panel of the invention is usable as a flat structural member for use as bridge decking, ramps, trestles, and any application requiring a structural panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2020Publication date: September 24, 2020Applicant: COMPOSITES INTELLECTUAL HOLDINGS, INC.Inventors: Scott Lewit, Ronnal P. Reichard
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Patent number: 10676883Abstract: A composite structural panel for use in bridge structures, and method of manufacturing same, comprises a top panel and a bottom panel separated by and attached to at least one, but preferably a plurality, of structural composite preforms which may be fabricated by a continuous manufacturing process and may be saturated by resin using a continuous wetting process. The composite preforms may take any cross sectional shape but are preferably trapezoidal. The top and bottom panels may be fabricated from a plurality of layers of woven fabric layers and non-woven fabric layers which are saturated with a resin that is subsequently cured using cure processes known in the art. The composite structural panel of the invention is usable as a flat structural member for use as bridge decking, ramps, trestles, and any application requiring a structural panel.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2018Date of Patent: June 9, 2020Assignee: COUPOSITES INTELLECTUAL HOLDINGS, INC.Inventors: Scott Lewit, Ronnal P. Reichard
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Publication number: 20200055549Abstract: A cargo vehicle is disclosed having a composite floor assembly with at least one embedded hardpoint connector. The composite floor assembly may comprise a plurality of transverse beams, wherein a subset of the plurality of transverse beams includes at least one embedded hardpoint connector. The embedded connector may be used to securely and removably couple other vehicle components to the composite floor assembly, such as a landing gear assembly and/or a slide rail assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2019Publication date: February 20, 2020Applicant: Wabash National, L.P.Inventors: Travis Smith McCloud, Ronnal P. Reichard, Andrzej Wylezinski, Scott A. Storz
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Patent number: 10550569Abstract: A composite floor structure and method of making the same are disclosed. The composite floor structure may include a platform and a plurality of transverse beams. The composite floor structure may also include at least one longitudinal beam and a plurality of insert beams to accommodate the longitudinal beam. The composite floor structure may also include an underlayment between the plurality of transverse beams and the at least one longitudinal beam. Some or all of these components may be integrally molded together to form a fiber-reinforced polymer structure. The composite floor structure may be used for cargo vehicles and other applications.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2019Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: Wabash National, L.P.Inventors: Travis S. McCloud, Scott A. Storz, Andrzej Wylezinski, Ronnal P. Reichard, Scott M. Lewit
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Patent number: 10465348Abstract: A structural panel and method of fabricating and manufacturing same comprises a top panel and a bottom panel separated by and attached to at least one, but preferably a plurality, of structural composite preforms which may be fabricated by a continuous manufacturing process and may be saturated by resin using a continuous wetting process. The composite preforms may take any cross sectional shape but are preferably trapezoidal. The top and bottom panels may be fabricated from a plurality of layers of woven fabric layers and non-woven fabric layers which are saturated with a resin that is subsequently cured using cure processes known in the art. The composite structural panel of the invention is usable as a flat structural member for use as bridge decking, ramps, trestles, and any application requiring a structural panel.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2018Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Assignee: Composites Intellectual Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Scott Lewit, Ronnal P. Reichard
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Publication number: 20190301154Abstract: A composite floor structure and method of making the same are disclosed. The composite floor structure may include a platform and a plurality of transverse beams. The composite floor structure may also include at least one longitudinal beam and a plurality of insert beams to accommodate the longitudinal beam. The composite floor structure may also include an underlayment between the plurality of transverse beams and the at least one longitudinal beam. Some or all of these components may be integrally molded together to form a fiber-reinforced polymer structure. The composite floor structure may be used for cargo vehicles and other applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2019Publication date: October 3, 2019Inventors: Travis S. McCloud, Scott A. Storz, Andrzej Wylezinski, Ronnal P. Reichard, Scott M. Lewit
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Publication number: 20190217557Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, the invention comprises a continuous structural composite preform wet out system and apparatus which takes as an input pre-formed structural composite structures with a structural foam core, passes these structures through a wetting system which may comprise sprayers, brushes, a die or dies, or other wetting means; applies a cure process such as ultraviolet light, heat, curing agent or other cure method, and produces a completed, cured structural composite structure such as a beam or panel for use in any structure as desired by the user. The improved structural composite wet out system of the invention provides run rate, ease of use, structure efficiency and handling advantages over the pultrusion systems of the prior art by achieving higher production rates, the ability to use light cure resins and the ability to produce composite structures of non-uniform cross-section.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2019Publication date: July 18, 2019Applicant: COMPOSITES INTELLECTUAL HOLDINGS, INC.Inventors: Scott Lewit, Ronnal P. Reichard
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Patent number: 10329763Abstract: A composite floor structure and method of making the same are disclosed. The composite floor structure may include a platform and a plurality of transverse beams. The composite floor structure may also include at least one longitudinal beam and a plurality of insert beams to accommodate the longitudinal beam. The composite floor structure may also include an underlayment between the plurality of transverse beams and the at least one longitudinal beam. Some or all of these components may be integrally molded together to form a fiber-reinforced polymer structure. The composite floor structure may be used for cargo vehicles and other applications.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2017Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: Wabash National, L.P.Inventors: Travis S. McCloud, Scott A. Storz, Andrzej Wylezinski, Ronnal P. Reichard, Scott M. Lewit
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Publication number: 20190106848Abstract: A composite structural panel for use in bridge structures, and method of manufacturing same, comprises a top panel and a bottom panel separated by and attached to at least one, but preferably a plurality, of structural composite preforms which may be fabricated by a continuous manufacturing process and may be saturated by resin using a continuous wetting process. The composite preforms may take any cross sectional shape but are preferably trapezoidal. The top and bottom panels may be fabricated from a plurality of layers of woven fabric layers and non-woven fabric layers which are saturated with a resin that is subsequently cured using cure processes known in the art. The composite structural panel of the invention is usable as a flat structural member for use as bridge decking, ramps, trestles, and any application requiring a structural panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2018Publication date: April 11, 2019Applicant: COMPOSITES INTELLECTUAL HOLDINGS, INC.Inventors: Scott Lewit, Ronnal P. Reichard