Patents Assigned to A&P Technology, Inc.
  • Patent number: 12049716
    Abstract: A composite structural component including a braided material embedded in a resin matrix. the braided material with multiple braided components formed of continuous tows and connected by one or more intersections are described. Each of the multiple braided components is formed by sets of tows. Each set of tows includes a respective plurality of tows, which are substantially adjacent and parallel to each other at an angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the braided material. Each set of tows is further composed of multiple subsets of tows. The subsets of tows separate at the intersections and combine with different subsets of tows in adjacent components of the multiple braided components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2024
    Assignee: A&P TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Andrew Head, Victor M. Ivers, Alexandra G. Ivers
  • Patent number: 11884026
    Abstract: A composite article includes a first segment and a second segment spaced apart form the first segment. The composite article includes continuous fibers that extend from the first segment to the second segment. The composite article also includes discontinuous fiber distributed throughout the composite article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignees: Industrial Dielectrics, Inc., A & P Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. Braley, Kevin M. Cahill, James D. Jern
  • Patent number: 11702777
    Abstract: A composite structural component including a braided material embedded in a resin matrix, the braided material with multiple braided components formed of continuous tows and connected by one or more intersections are described. Each of the multiple braided components is formed by sets of tows. Each set of tows includes a respective plurality of tows, which are substantially adjacent and parallel to each other at an angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the braided material. Each set of tows is further composed of multiple subsets of tows. The subsets of tows separate at the intersections and combine with different subsets of tows in adjacent components of the multiple braided components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: A&P TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Andrew Head, Victor M. Ivers, Alexandra G. Ivers
  • Patent number: 11613833
    Abstract: A braided sleeve is formed having complex geometry, including multiple geometries along the braided sleeve's longitudinal axis. In particular, along a first portion of the braided sleeve's longitudinal axis, multiple tows are intertwined with each other. Along a second portion, at least one of the tows is removed from being intertwined with the other tows and is relocated to an interior or an exterior of the braided sleeve. A third portion of the braded sleeve along the longitudinal axis includes the removed tow being intertwined with the plurality of tows again. In this manner, the braided sleeve may provide coverage of preforms with varying diameters along the longitudinal axis of the preforms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: A&P TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventor: Andrew A. Head
  • Publication number: 20210071330
    Abstract: A braided sleeve with complex geometry, including changes to the geometry along the braided sleeve's longitudinal axis are described. In particular, along a first portion of the braided sleeve's longitudinal axis, multiple tows are intertwined with each other. Along a second portion, one of tows is removed from being intertwined with the other tows and is relocated to an interior or an exterior of the braided sleeve. A third portion includes the removed tow being intertwined with the plurality of tows again. In this manner, the braided sleeve may provide coverage of preforms with varying diameters along the longitudinal axis of the preforms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Applicant: A&P Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Andrew A. HEAD
  • Publication number: 20210071331
    Abstract: A three dimensional braid includes a plurality of first plaits adjacent one another oriented in a first direction and a plurality of second plaits adjacent one another oriented in a transverse second direction intertwined forming a braid with each first plait intersecting each of the plurality of second plaits in succession. Each first plait includes a first group of tows and a second group of tows, each of the tows in the first group of tows corresponding to one of the tows in the second group of tows in pairs of first plait tows. Each second plait includes a plurality of tows. For each first plait, one of the first plait pairs crosses over a subset of second plait tows at each intersection of the first plait and successive second plaits forming a series of braid points along the first plait.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Applicant: A&P TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Andrew Head, Victor M. Ivers, Samuel P. Ivers
  • Patent number: 10364001
    Abstract: A spacing component comprising a longitudinal axis wherein the structural spacing component may be configured to provide a boundary between a first object and a second object along its longitudinal axis is described. The structural spacing component may further comprise a restrictive layer enclosing an interior region wherein the restrictive layer may comprise a first length along the longitudinal axis and at least one second length transverse to the longitudinal axis. In examples, the restrictive layer may be formed of a plurality of braided strands. Additionally, the restrictive layer may define at least a partially enclosed interior region and may have flexural stiffness to maintain the first length as greater than the second length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: A&P Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew A. Head, Pamela M Schneider
  • Patent number: 10329699
    Abstract: A braided product ring apparatus utilizes combinations of movable ring sections and/or keystone sections to modify the braided product ring apparatus during production or to remove a braided product such as a composite preform from the braided product ring apparatus. Various methods for using the braided product ring apparatus are also set forth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: A & P TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Nathan Jessie, Nicholas C. Colvin, Victor M. Ivers, Joanna Wilson, Lucas Rice, Lucas Domet, Alexandra Ivers, Samuel P. Ivers
  • Publication number: 20190160315
    Abstract: A system and method directed to an inflatable aerial beam transported by aerial vehicles for dispensing, among others, power and fluids using the inflatable aerial beam that may be mounted between two or more aerial vehicles. The beam, may become rigid when inflated or flexible when deflated. The beams may be coupled to one or more aerial vehicles via a pivotable joint or a flexible juncture to maintain flexibility of movement of the aerial beams. The beams may include a fluid dispenser that distributes fluid to spray nozzles to dispense fluids from the inflatable beam. The fluid, chemicals, and/or power may be obtained from a remote fixed or mobile source, one or more aerial vehicles, and other types of aerial vehicles. The aerial vehicles may be controlled remotely from a fixed location or from a movable remote-control source and may include sensors for navigation and for controlling the dispensing of the fluid or power.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2018
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Applicant: A & P Technology Inc.
    Inventor: Andrew Head
  • Patent number: 10060056
    Abstract: Braided material with multiple braided components formed of continuous tows and connected by one or more intersections are described. Each of the multiple braided components is formed by sets of tows. Each set of tows includes a respective plurality of tows, which are substantially adjacent and parallel to each other at an angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the braided material. Each set of tows is further composed of multiple subsets of tows. The subsets of tows separate at the intersections and combine with different subsets of tows in adjacent components of the multiple braided components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: A&P Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew A Head, Victor M Ivers, Alexandra G Ivers
  • Patent number: 9816210
    Abstract: A braided sleeve with complex geometry, including changes to the geometry along the braided sleeve's longitudinal axis are described. In particular, along a first portion of the braided sleeve's longitudinal axis, multiple tows are intertwined with each other. Along a second portion, one of tows is removed from being intertwined with the other tows and is relocated to an interior or an exterior of the braided sleeve. A third portion includes the removed tow being intertwined with the plurality of tows again. In this manner, the braided sleeve may provide coverage of preforms with varying diameters along the longitudinal axis of the preforms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: A&P Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Andrew Head
  • Patent number: 9702069
    Abstract: A three dimensional braid includes a plurality of first plaits adjacent one another oriented in a first direction and a plurality of second plaits adjacent one another oriented in a transverse second direction intertwined forming a braid with each first plait intersecting each of the plurality of second plaits in succession. Each first plait includes a first group of tows and a second group of tows, each of the tows in the first group of tows corresponding to one of the tows in the second group of tows in pairs of first plait tows. Each second plait includes a plurality of tows. For each first plait, one of the first plait pairs crosses over a subset of second plait tows at each intersection of the first plait and successive second plaits forming a series of braid points along the first plait.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: A&P Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew A. Head, Victor M. Ivers, Samuel P. Ivers
  • Patent number: 9488981
    Abstract: A method, system and apparatus to detect when one or more airborne unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) are close to each other, and to take necessary actions to maintain a minimum distance between drones as well as a maximum distance among the drones in a dynamic environment by automatic navigation. A computer method and apparatus for holding a group of drones in a swarm formation by maintaining the group centroid of the group of drones within a tolerance of a predetermined location is also disclosed. Additionally, methods to move a swarm of drones along a predetermined path while maintaining the swarm formation of the drones is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: C&P TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Unnikrishna Sreedharan Pillai, Alain Anthony Mangiat
  • Patent number: 9446968
    Abstract: An apparatus for a programmable self sanitizing water dispenser apparatus with a digital controller as well as a programmable method for generating ozone for cleaning the reservoir and the water contained within it. The apparatus includes an anti-spill receiver that houses the controller and that can contain a ozone generator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: S.I.P. Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Kenneth A. Davis
  • Patent number: 9327757
    Abstract: An energy-absorbing deformable tube having a first end, a second end, and a reduced portion there between, a proximate tube portion between the reduced portion and the first end and a distal tube portion between the reduced portion and the second end, where a first cross section dimension in the reduced portion is smaller than a corresponding second cross section dimension in the proximal tube portion, distal tube portion, or both, and a cover spanning the reduced portion connected to the proximal tube portion and the distal tube portion, the cover provided over at least a portion of the reduced portion, the distal tube portion or the proximal tube portion or both moves relative to the cover after the deformable tube receives an axial force exceeding a predetermined threshold value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: A&P Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: David J. Kehrl
  • Publication number: 20160041560
    Abstract: A method, system, and apparatus to detect when one or more moving vehicles are close to a first vehicle, and to take necessary actions to maintain a minimum distance between vehicles in a dynamic environment by automatic navigation. A computer method and apparatus for automobile accident reduction by maintaining a minimum distance with respect to all nearby vehicles on the road. In addition, methods to synchronously move a group of vehicles on a highway through a swarming action where each vehicle keeps a region immediately around it free of other vehicles while maintaining the speed of the vehicle immediately in front or nearby is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Applicant: C & P TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventor: Unnikrishna Sreedharan Pillai
  • Patent number: 9222205
    Abstract: A braiding system having a plurality of mobile carrier devices movable under its own power, each mobile carrier including a plurality of wheels, a motor driving the wheels, a power source, a controller, and a pick-up unit having a receiver. Each of the plurality of mobile carriers has a tow carrier positioned in the receiver, and each mobile carrier is simultaneously movable along a virtual track-less path predetermined for each individual carrier, such that the simultaneous movement of the mobile carrier devices along their predetermined paths form a braid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: A&P Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew A. Head, Victor M. Ivers
  • Patent number: 9187118
    Abstract: A method, system, and apparatus to detect when one or more moving vehicles are close to a first vehicle, and to take necessary actions to maintain a minimum distance between vehicles in a dynamic environment by automatic navigation. A computer method and apparatus for automobile accident reduction by maintaining a minimum distance with respect to all nearby vehicles on the road. In addition, methods to synchronously move a group of vehicles on a highway through a swarming action where each vehicle keeps a region immediately around it free of other vehicles while maintaining the speed of the vehicle immediately in front or nearby is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: C & P TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventor: Unnikrishna Sreedharan Pillai
  • Patent number: 9169732
    Abstract: A wind turbine blade may include a plurality of longitudinal composite members each having a fiber and resin layer around a predetermined cross-sectional shape and each comprising at least one longitudinal outer surface and at least one longitudinal mounting surface, each of the outer surfaces of the plurality of longitudinal composite members corresponding to a different portion of a desired airfoil shape, the plurality of longitudinal composite members assembled such that the outer surfaces of the composite members form at least a majority of the airfoil shape. An outer skin may be provided. The composite members may be made up of transportable segments. A method of assembly may include transporting the segments to a desired location such as an installation site for assembly of the wind turbine blade at the installation site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: A&P Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Mike S. Braley, Andrew A. Head, Phillip M. Lariviere, Victor M. Ivers
  • Publication number: 20150301529
    Abstract: A method, system and apparatus to detect when one or more airborne unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) are close to each other, and to take necessary actions to maintain a minimum distance between drones as well as a maximum distance among the drones in a dynamic environment by automatic navigation. A computer method and apparatus for holding a group of drones in a swarm formation by maintaining the group centroid of the group of drones within a tolerance of a predetermined location is also disclosed. Additionally, methods to move a swarm of drones along a predetermined path while maintaining the swarm formation of the drones is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Applicant: C & P TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Unnikrishna Sreedharan Pillai, Alain Anthony Mangiat