Patents by Inventor Thomas L. Cumella

Thomas L. Cumella 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).

  • Method for adhesive bonding plug details for composite structures
    Patent number: 9004112
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for repairing defects in composite materials using a tapered disk sized to fit the part being repaired. Also included is a bolt sized to fit through a central hole in the disk. A spring is positioned on the bolt with a washer. A nut is attached to the end of the bolt and tightened to place pressure on the washer to compress the biasing device. An adhesive is applied to the tapered disk prior to engaging the composite material. A threaded bushing is used to fixedly attach a second bolt completely in the hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher J. Hertel, Thomas L. Cumella, Anthony Rivera
  • METHOD FOR ADHESIVE BONDING PLUG DETAILS FOR COMPOSITE STRUCTURES
    Publication number: 20130232751
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for repairing defects in composite materials using a tapered disk sized to fit the part being repaired. Also included is a bolt sized to fit through a central hole in the disk. A spring is positioned on the bolt with a washer. A nut is attached to the end of the bolt and tightened to place pressure on the washer to compress the biasing device. An adhesive is applied to the tapered disk prior to engaging the composite material. A threaded bushing is used to fixedly attach a second bolt completely in the hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Christopher J. Hertel, Thomas L. Cumella, Anthony Rivera
  • Reverse flow furnace/retort system
    Patent number: 4963090
    Abstract: Reversing the flow of conventional furnace/retort systems prevents damaging exhaust gases from entering the furnace while still maintaining a gas flow through the retort. The gases exit the retort into a treatment system; preventing contamination of any apparatus and the escape of any hazardous gases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1989
    Date of Patent: October 16, 1990
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Clare M. Allocca, Thomas L. Cumella