Patents by Inventor Thomas Sandy Houston

Thomas Sandy Houston 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).

  • STRUCTURAL COMPONENT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE
    Publication number: 20170036256
    Abstract: A structural component is provided comprising a base member comprising at least two sidewalls and a space therebetween, the base member having a predetermined curvilinear configuration formed using hot stretch forming. The structural component comprises at least one reinforcing member linear friction welded to the at least two sidewalls so that the reinforcing member is positioned at least partially within the space between the at least two sidewalls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2016
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Inventors: Thomas Sandy Houston, John E. Owens, JR., Larry A. Polen
  • Structural component and method of manufacture
    Patent number: 9468962
    Abstract: A structural component is provided comprising a base member comprising at least two sidewalls and a space therebetween, the base member having a predetermined curvilinear configuration formed using hot stretch forming. The structural component comprises at least one reinforcing member linear friction welded to the at least two sidewalls so that the reinforcing member is positioned at least partially within the space between the at least two sidewalls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: CYRIL BATH COMPANY
    Inventors: Thomas Sandy Houston, John E. Owens, Jr., Larry A. Polen
  • Stretch forming apparatus with supplemental heating and method
    Patent number: 8661869
    Abstract: A stretch-forming apparatus includes a main frame which carries a die enclosure between jaw assemblies. The die enclosure includes radiant heaters for supplying heat to a workpiece being stretch-formed against the die.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Cyril Bath Company
    Inventors: Larry Alexander Polen, Thomas Sandy Houston, John E. Owens, Jr.
  • STRUCTURAL COMPONENT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE
    Publication number: 20120100387
    Abstract: A structural component is provided comprising a base member comprising at least two sidewalls and a space therebetween, the base member having a predetermined curvilinear configuration formed using hot stretch forming. The structural component comprises at least one reinforcing member linear friction welded to the at least two sidewalls so that the reinforcing member is positioned at least partially within the space between the at least two sidewalls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2011
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Applicant: Cyril Bath Company
    Inventors: Thomas Sandy Houston, John E. Owens, JR., Larry A. Polen
  • Titanium stretch forming apparatus and method
    Patent number: 8037730
    Abstract: A stretch-forming apparatus includes a main frame which carries a die enclosure between jaw assemblies. An insulated die is mounted in the enclosure. A method of forming a component includes placing a workpiece in the enclosure, heating the workpiece to a working temperature using electrical resistance heating, and then stretching the workpiece against the die. The method is particularly useful for titanium workpieces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: Cyril Bath Company
    Inventors: Larry Alexander Polen, Harold John Weber, Thomas Sandy Houston
  • TITANIUM STRETCH FORMING APPARATUS AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20100107720
    Abstract: A stretch-forming apparatus includes a main frame which carries a die enclosure between jaw assemblies. An insulated die is mounted in the enclosure. A method of forming a component includes placing a workpiece in the enclosure, heating the workpiece to a working temperature using electrical resistance heating, and then stretching the workpiece against the die. The method is particularly useful for titanium workpieces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2010
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Applicant: CYRIL BATH COMPANY
    Inventors: Larry Alexander Polen, Harold John Weber, Thomas Sandy Houston
  • STRETCH FORMING APPARATUS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL HEATING AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20100071430
    Abstract: A stretch-forming apparatus includes a main frame which carries a die enclosure between jaw assemblies. The die enclosure includes radiant heaters for supplying heat to a workpiece being stretch-formed against the die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2009
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Applicant: CYRIL BATH COMPANY
    Inventors: Larry Alexander Polen, Thomas Sandy Houston, John E. Owens, JR.
  • Titanium stretch forming apparatus and method
    Patent number: 7669452
    Abstract: A stretch-forming apparatus includes a main frame which carries a die enclosure between jaw assemblies. An insulated die is mounted in the enclosure. A method of forming a component includes placing a workpiece in the enclosure, heating the workpiece to a working temperature using electrical resistance heating, and then stretching the workpiece against the die. The method is particularly useful for titanium workpieces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: Cyril Bath Company
    Inventors: Larry Alexander Polen, Harold John Weber, Thomas Sandy Houston