Patents Assigned to Lotus Designs, LLC
  • Centerless and openable tool carrier for processing of complex shapes
    Patent number: 7300014
    Abstract: An apparatus, and method for laying up structural filaments. The apparatus includes an openable race providing a circular path for a carrier bearing a filament source. The carrier moves circumferentially within the race and may be formed as a centerless wheel. The carrier may be formed in sections to facilitate opening of the race to insert a workpiece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2007
    Assignee: Lotus Designs, LLC
    Inventor: Abraham Keith Allen