Patents by Inventor Vance Newton Cribb
Vance Newton Cribb 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: 11298899Abstract: A method of repairing a composite structure includes providing an assembled composite structure comprising a substantially rigid outer component, wherein the composite structure comprises a void space at least partially bounded by the outer component. The method further includes forming an injection hole through the outer component to provide a path between the void space and space external to the composite structure. The method further includes injecting foam into the void space through the injection hole while the foam is in a substantially unexpanded state and expanding the foam within the void space.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2019Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Assignee: Textron Innovations Inc.Inventors: Suvankar Mishra, Vance Newton Cribb, III
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Patent number: 11135824Abstract: A method for fabricating a repair laminate for a composite part having an exposed surface includes applying a release film to the exposed surface and forming an uncured ply stack assembly on the release film. The uncured ply stack assembly is formed by forming and compacting a series of uncured ply stacks. The release film and ply stack assembly is then removed from the exposed surface. A bonding material is then applied to the exposed surface, and the uncured ply stack assembly is applied to the bonding material. The ply stack assembly and bonding material are then cured.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2019Date of Patent: October 5, 2021Assignee: Textron Innovations Inc.Inventors: Denver Ray Whitworth, Vance Newton Cribb, III, Dumitru Radu Jitariu
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Patent number: 11077628Abstract: A method for repairing damage to a composite part includes creating an aperture through the composite part and preparing the surfaces surrounding the aperture on both sides of the part; inserting a plurality of resin impregnated fibers through the aperture and spreading the end portions of the plurality of fibers radially against the prepared surfaces on both sides of the part; and maintaining contact of the plurality of fibers with the prepared surfaces while the resin cures.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2019Date of Patent: August 3, 2021Assignee: Textron Innovations Inc.Inventors: Denver Ray Whitworth, Vance Newton Cribb
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Publication number: 20200398507Abstract: A method of repairing a composite structure includes providing an assembled composite structure comprising a substantially rigid outer component, wherein the composite structure comprises a void space at least partially bounded by the outer component. The method further includes forming an injection hole through the outer component to provide a path between the void space and space external to the composite structure. The method further includes injecting foam into the void space through the injection hole while the foam is in a substantially unexpanded state and expanding the foam within the void space.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2019Publication date: December 24, 2020Applicant: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.Inventors: Suvankar Mishra, Vance Newton Cribb, III
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Publication number: 20200001549Abstract: A method for repairing damage to a composite part includes creating an aperture through the composite part and preparing the surfaces surrounding the aperture on both sides of the part; inserting a plurality of resin impregnated fibers through the aperture and spreading the end portions of the plurality of fibers radially against the prepared surfaces on both sides of the part; and maintaining contact of the plurality of fibers with the prepared surfaces while the resin cures.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2019Publication date: January 2, 2020Applicant: Bell Textron Inc.Inventors: Denver Ray Whitworth, Vance Newton Cribb
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Patent number: 10406764Abstract: A method for repairing damage to a composite part includes creating an aperture through the composite part and preparing the surfaces surrounding the aperture on both sides of the part; inserting a plurality of resin impregnated fibers through the aperture and spreading the end portions of the plurality of fibers radially against the prepared surfaces on both sides of the part; and maintaining contact of the plurality of fibers with the prepared surfaces while the resin cures.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2017Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignee: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.Inventors: Denver Ray Whitworth, Vance Newton Cribb
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Publication number: 20190134967Abstract: A method for fabricating a repair laminate for a composite part having an exposed surface includes applying a release film to the exposed surface and forming an uncured ply stack assembly on the release film. The uncured ply stack assembly is formed by forming and compacting a series of uncured ply stacks. The release film and ply stack assembly is then removed from the exposed surface. A bonding material is then applied to the exposed surface, and the uncured ply stack assembly is applied to the bonding material. The ply stack assembly and bonding material are then cured.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2019Publication date: May 9, 2019Applicant: Textron Innovations Inc.Inventors: Denver Ray Whitworth, Vance Newton Cribb, III, Dumitru Radu Jitariu
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Publication number: 20190061280Abstract: A method for repairing damage to a composite part includes creating an aperture through the composite part and preparing the surfaces surrounding the aperture on both sides of the part; inserting a plurality of resin impregnated fibers through the aperture and spreading the end portions of the plurality of fibers radially against the prepared surfaces on both sides of the part; and maintaining contact of the plurality of fibers with the prepared surfaces while the resin cures.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2017Publication date: February 28, 2019Applicant: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.Inventors: Denver Ray Whitworth, Vance Newton Cribb
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Patent number: 10166748Abstract: A method for fabricating a repair laminate for a composite part having an exposed surface includes applying a release film to the exposed surface and forming an uncured ply stack assembly on the release film. The uncured ply stack assembly is formed by forming and compacting a series of uncured ply stacks. The release film and ply stack assembly is then removed from the exposed surface. A bonding material is then applied to the exposed surface, and the uncured ply stack assembly is applied to the bonding material. The ply stack assembly and bonding material are then cured.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2016Date of Patent: January 1, 2019Assignee: Textron Innovations Inc.Inventors: Denver Ray Whitworth, Vance Newton Cribb, III, Dumitru Radu Jitariu
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Publication number: 20160229171Abstract: A method for fabricating a repair laminate for a composite part having an exposed surface includes applying a release film to the exposed surface and forming an uncured ply stack assembly on the release film. The uncured ply stack assembly is formed by forming and compacting a series of uncured ply stacks. The release film and ply stack assembly is then removed from the exposed surface. A bonding material is then applied to the exposed surface, and the uncured ply stack assembly is applied to the bonding material. The ply stack assembly and bonding material are then cured.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2016Publication date: August 11, 2016Applicant: Textron Innovations Inc.Inventors: Denver Ray Whitworth, Vance Newton Cribb, III, Dumitru Radu Jitariu
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Patent number: 9314978Abstract: A method for fabricating a repair laminate for a composite part having an exposed surface includes applying a release film to the exposed surface and forming an uncured ply stack assembly on the release film. The uncured ply stack assembly is formed by forming and compacting a series of uncured ply stacks. The release film and ply stack assembly is then removed from the exposed surface. A bonding material is then applied to the exposed surface, and the uncured ply stack assembly is applied to the bonding material. The ply stack assembly and bonding material are then cured.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2013Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: Textron Innovations Inc.Inventors: Denver Ray Whitworth, Vance Newton Cribb, III, Dumitru Radu Jitariu
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In-situ, multi-stage debulk, compaction, and single stage curing of thick composite repair laminates
Patent number: 9302436Abstract: A method for fabricating a repair laminate for a composite part having an exposed surface includes applying a bonding material to the exposed surface and forming an uncured ply stack assembly on the bonding material. The uncured ply stack assembly is formed by forming and compacting a series of uncured ply stacks. The ply stack assembly and bonding material are then cured.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2015Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: Textron Innovations IncInventors: Denver Ray Whitworth, Vance Newton Cribb, III, Dumitru Radu Jitariu -
In-Situ, Multi-Stage Debulk, Compaction, and Single Stage Curing of Thick Composite Repair Laminates
Publication number: 20150251363Abstract: A method for fabricating a repair laminate for a composite part having an exposed surface includes applying a bonding material to the exposed surface and forming an uncured ply stack assembly on the bonding material. The uncured ply stack assembly is formed by forming and compacting a series of uncured ply stacks. The ply stack assembly and bonding material are then cured.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2015Publication date: September 10, 2015Inventors: Denver Ray Whitworth, Vance Newton Cribb, III, Dumitru Radu Jitariu -
Patent number: 8663396Abstract: A method of cleaning a contaminated composite part, so as to provide a surface suitable for adhesive bonding. The method includes applying a wicking medium adjacent to a surface of the contaminated composite material. Then applying a solvent medium soaked in a cleaning solution adjacent to the wicking medium. Then vapor barrier is applied adjacent to the solvent medium. Next a breather material is applied adjacent to the vapor barrier. Then a vacuum bagging film with a vacuum port is applied and sealed against the composite part. The composite part is then heated and vented to remove contaminates from the composite material.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2009Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Textron Innovations Inc.Inventors: Denver Ray Whitworth, Vance Newton Cribb, III
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Publication number: 20130164481Abstract: A method for fabricating a repair laminate for a composite part having an exposed surface includes applying a release film to the exposed surface and forming an uncured ply stack assembly on the release film. The uncured ply stack assembly is formed by forming and compacting a series of uncured ply stacks. The release film and ply stack assembly is then removed from the exposed surface. A bonding material is then applied to the exposed surface, and the uncured ply stack assembly is applied to the bonding material. The ply stack assembly and bonding material are then cured.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2013Publication date: June 27, 2013Applicant: BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC.Inventors: Denver Ray Whitworth, Vance Newton Cribb, III, Dumitru Radu Jitariu
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Publication number: 20120060867Abstract: A method of cleaning a contaminated composite part, so as to provide a surface suitable for adhesive bonding. The method includes applying a wicking medium adjacent to a surface of the contaminated composite material. Then applying a solvent medium soaked in a cleaning solution adjacent to the wicking medium. Then vapor barrier is applied adjacent to the solvent medium. Next a breather material is applied adjacent to the vapor barrier. Then a vacuum bagging film with a vacuum port is applied and sealed against the composite part. The composite part is then heated and vented to remove contaminates from the composite material.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2009Publication date: March 15, 2012Inventors: Denver Ray Whitworth, Vance Newton Cribb