Patents by Inventor Theodore Rosario

Theodore Rosario 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).

  • Vacuum-assisted resin transfer molding process with reusable resin distribution line
    Patent number: 8480393
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for a reusable resin distribution line for use in conjunction with a resin transfer molding apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a soft tool and a hard tool (i.e., mold). In the illustrative embodiment, two inflatable bladders are disposed on a side of the soft tool, wherein a bridge spans the bladders. The soft tool is coupled to the bridge. When the bladders are inflated, the bridge moves away from the hard tool, drawing the soft tool away from the hard tool in the region between the bladders. This creates a temporary passage or reusable resin distribution line for distributing resin to a reinforcement constituent disposed between the soft tool and the hard tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Alan K. Miller, Theodore Rosario
  • Process and apparatus for molding continuous-fiber composite articles
    Patent number: 8343414
    Abstract: A process and apparatus for multi-shot, liquid-resin-molding of continuous-fiber composite articles is disclosed. The process involves the step-wise fabrication of an article wherein continuity of the fibers is maintained between the multiple workpieces of the finished composite article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Alan K. Miller, Stephen L. Bailey, Theodore Rosario, Jr.
  • Process and apparatus for vacuum-assisted resin transfer molding of very tall articles
    Patent number: 8337744
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for maintaining constant compaction pressure in a vertically oriented resin transfer molding apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Alan K. Miller, Theodore Rosario, Michael M. Garcia
  • Process and apparatus for molding continuous-fiber composite articles
    Publication number: 20110272864
    Abstract: A process and apparatus for multi-shot, liquid-resin-molding of continuous-fiber composite articles is disclosed. The process involves the step-wise fabrication of an article wherein continuity of the fibers is maintained between the multiple workpieces of the finished composite article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2011
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Applicant: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
    Inventors: Alan K. Miller, Stephen L. Bailey, Theodore Rosario, JR.
  • Process and apparatus for molding continuous-fiber composite articles
    Patent number: 8025834
    Abstract: A process and apparatus for multi-shot, liquid-resin-molding of continuous-fiber composite articles is disclosed. The process involves the step-wise fabrication of an article wherein continuity of the fibers is maintained between the multiple workpieces of the finished composite article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Alan K. Miller, Stephen L. Bailey, Theodore Rosario, Jr.
  • Vacuum-Assisted Resin Transfer Molding Process with Reusable Resin Distribution Line
    Publication number: 20110169190
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for a reusable resin distribution line for use in conjunction with a resin transfer molding apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a soft tool and a hard tool (i.e., mold). In the illustrative embodiment, two inflatable bladders are disposed on a side of the soft tool, wherein a bridge spans the bladders. The soft tool is coupled to the bridge. When the bladders are inflated, the bridge moves away from the hard tool, drawing the soft tool away from the hard tool in the region between the bladders. This creates a temporary passage or reusable resin distribution line for distributing resin to a reinforcement constituent disposed between the soft tool and the hard tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2011
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
    Inventors: Alan K. Miller, Theodore Rosario, JR.
  • Process and Apparatus for Vacuum-Assisted Resin Transfer Molding of Very Tall Articles
    Publication number: 20110062639
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for maintaining constant compaction pressure in a vertically oriented resin transfer molding apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2010
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Applicant: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
    Inventors: Alan K. Miller, Theodore Rosario, JR., Michael M. Garcia
  • Process and apparatus for molding continuous-fiber composite articles
    Publication number: 20090309271
    Abstract: A process and apparatus for multi-shot, liquid-resin-molding of continuous-fiber composite articles is disclosed. The process involves the step-wise fabrication of an article wherein continuity of the fibers is maintained between the multiple workpieces of the finished composite article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2009
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Applicant: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
    Inventors: Alan K. Miller, Stephen L. Bailey, Theodore Rosario, Jr.