Patents by Inventor Alan G. Burg
Alan G. Burg 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: 11590670Abstract: Methods and apparatus to align applique cutters are disclosed. A disclosed example alignment rail is for use with cutting an applique relative to a surface of a vehicle. The example alignment rail includes a base to contact the surface. The example alignment rail also includes a body including a cross-sectional profile extending along a longitudinal axis of the alignment rail. The example alignment rail also includes a groove of the cross-sectional profile extending along the longitudinal axis, where the groove is to align movement of a cutting tool to cut the applique.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2019Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Kenneth A. Kruger, George Michael Granger, Melissa H. Lewis, Nathan Owen Packard, Alan G. Burg, Brian D. Osborne
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Patent number: 10946559Abstract: Multilayer riblet applique and methods of producing the same are described herein. One disclosed example method includes applying a first high elongation polymer material to a web tool, where the web tool is to be provided from a first roll, and heating, via a first heating process, the first high elongation polymer material. The disclosed example method also includes applying a second high elongation polymer material to the first high elongation polymer material, and heating, via a second heating process, the second high elongation polymer material. The disclosed example method also includes applying, via a laminating roller, a support layer to the second high elongation polymer material.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2018Date of Patent: March 16, 2021Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Diane C. Rawlings, Bruce K. Keough, Larry K. Olli, Alan G. Burg, James M. Kestner, George Michael Granger, James Charles McGarvey
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Publication number: 20200376701Abstract: Methods and apparatus to align applique cutters are disclosed. A disclosed example alignment rail is for use with cutting an applique relative to a surface of a vehicle. The example alignment rail includes a base to contact the surface. The example alignment rail also includes a body including a cross-sectional profile extending along a longitudinal axis of the alignment rail. The example alignment rail also includes a groove of the cross-sectional profile extending along the longitudinal axis, where the groove is to align movement of a cutting tool to cut the applique.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2019Publication date: December 3, 2020Inventors: Kenneth A. Kruger, George Michael Granger, Melissa H. Lewis, Nathan Owen Packard, Alan G. Burg, Brian D. Osborne
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Patent number: 10843436Abstract: A fiber placement system including a compaction roller rotatable about an axis of rotation, the compaction roller including a reflective layer that includes a reflective material dispersed in a polymeric material, and a light source positioned to project a beam of electromagnetic radiation proximate the compaction roller, the beam having a wavelength, wherein the reflective material has a reflectance of at least 80 percent at the wavelength.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2020Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Stephen G. Moore, Alexandra K. Dillon, Alan G. Burg, Megan M. Petersen
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Publication number: 20200215790Abstract: A fiber placement system including a compaction roller rotatable about an axis of rotation, the compaction roller including a reflective layer that includes a reflective material dispersed in a polymeric material, and a light source positioned to project a beam of electromagnetic radiation proximate the compaction roller, the beam having a wavelength, wherein the reflective material has a reflectance of at least 80 percent at the wavelength.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2020Publication date: July 9, 2020Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Stephen G. Moore, Alexandra K. Dillon, Alan G. Burg, Megan M. Petersen
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Patent number: 10632717Abstract: A fiber placement system including a compaction roller rotatable about an axis of rotation, the compaction roller including a reflective layer that includes a reflective material dispersed in a polymeric material, and a light source positioned to project a beam of electromagnetic radiation proximate the compaction roller, the beam having a wavelength, wherein the reflective material has a reflectance of at least 80 percent at the wavelength.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2015Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Stephen G. Moore, Alexandra K. Dillon, Alan G. Burg, Megan M. Petersen
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Publication number: 20190030764Abstract: Multilayer riblet applique and methods of producing the same are described herein. One disclosed example method includes applying a first high elongation polymer material to a web tool, where the web tool is to be provided from a first roll, and heating, via a first heating process, the first high elongation polymer material. The disclosed example method also includes applying a second high elongation polymer material to the first high elongation polymer material, and heating, via a second heating process, the second high elongation polymer material. The disclosed example method also includes applying, via a laminating roller, a support layer to the second high elongation polymer material.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2018Publication date: January 31, 2019Inventors: Diane C. Rawlings, Bruce K. Keough, Larry K. Olli, Alan G. Burg, James M. Kestner, George Michael Granger, James Charles McGarvey
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Patent number: 10105877Abstract: Multilayer riblet applique and methods of producing the same are described herein. One disclosed example method includes applying a first high elongation polymer material to a web tool, where the web tool is to be provided from a first roll, and heating, via a first heating process, the first high elongation polymer material. The disclosed example method also includes applying a second high elongation polymer material to the first high elongation polymer material, and heating, via a second heating process, the second high elongation polymer material. The disclosed example method also includes applying, via a laminating roller, a support layer to the second high elongation polymer material.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2016Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Diane C. Rawlings, Bruce K. Keough, Larry K. Olli, Alan G. Burg, James M. Kestner, George Michael Granger, James Charles McGarvey
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Patent number: 10085605Abstract: A vacuum attachment comprises a base having an upper face and a lower face, and an outer surface and an inner surface. The inner surface defines a first flow passage between the upper face and the lower face. The lower face provides a smooth contact surface. A single orifice extends through the base from the outer surface to the inner surface. The orifice is spaced apart from the lower face.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2015Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Ryan C. Lucas, Daniel J. Perron, Alan G. Burg, Jeffrey H. Olberg
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Publication number: 20180009136Abstract: Multilayer riblet applique and methods of producing the same are described herein. One disclosed example method includes applying a first high elongation polymer material to a web tool, where the web tool is to be provided from a first roll, and heating, via a first heating process, the first high elongation polymer material. The disclosed example method also includes applying a second high elongation polymer material to the first high elongation polymer material, and heating, via a second heating process, the second high elongation polymer material. The disclosed example method also includes applying, via a laminating roller, a support layer to the second high elongation polymer material.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2016Publication date: January 11, 2018Inventors: Diane C. Rawlings, Bruce K. Keough, Larry K. Olli, Alan G. Burg, James M. Kestner, George Michael Granger, James Charles McGarvey
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Patent number: 9751618Abstract: Aerodynamic microstructures having sub-microstructure are disclosed herein. One disclosed example apparatus includes an aerodynamic microstructure defining an external surface of a vehicle, and a pattern of sub-microstructures superimposed on the microstructure to convey a representation of an image.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2015Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Diane C. Rawlings, Timothy Leroy Williams, James C. McGarvey, James M. Kestner, Alan G. Burg
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Publication number: 20160332434Abstract: A fiber placement system including a compaction roller rotatable about an axis of rotation, the compaction roller including a reflective layer that includes a reflective material dispersed in a polymeric material, and a light source positioned to project a beam of electromagnetic radiation proximate the compaction roller, the beam having a wavelength, wherein the reflective material has a reflectance of at least 80 percent at the wavelength.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2015Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventors: Stephen G. Moore, Alexandra K. Dillon, Alan G. Burg, Megan M. Petersen
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Publication number: 20160325823Abstract: Aerodynamic microstructures having sub-microstructure are disclosed herein. One disclosed example apparatus includes an aerodynamic microstructure defining an external surface of a vehicle, and a pattern of sub-microstructures superimposed on the microstructure to convey a representation of an image.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2015Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Diane C. Rawlings, Timothy Leroy Williams, James C. McGarvey, James M. Kestner, Alan G. Burg
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Publication number: 20160302633Abstract: A vacuum attachment comprises a base having an upper face and a lower face, and an outer surface and an inner surface. The inner surface defines a first flow passage between the upper face and the lower face. The lower face provides a smooth contact surface. A single orifice extends through the base from the outer surface to the inner surface. The orifice is spaced apart from the lower face.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2015Publication date: October 20, 2016Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Ryan C. Lucas, Daniel J. Perron, Alan G. Burg, Jeffrey H. Olberg
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Patent number: 9352533Abstract: An array of aerodynamic riblets incorporates a high elongation elastomeric layer having spaced tips and optionally a protective cladding. The elastomeric layer may be adhered to an aerodynamic surface directly or as an appliqué in combination with one or more of an adhesive layer, one or more supporting polymer layers and a metal foil layer.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2009Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Diane C. Rawlings, Alan G. Burg, Jr.
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Publication number: 20140174642Abstract: An array of aerodynamic riblets incorporates a high elongation elastomeric layer having spaced tips and optionally a protective cladding. The elastomeric layer may be adhered to an aerodynamic surface directly or as an appliqué in combination with one or more of an adhesive layer, one or more supporting polymer layers and a metal foil layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2014Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Diane C. Rawlings, Alan G. Burg
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Publication number: 20100282909Abstract: An array of aerodynamic riblets incorporates a high elongation elastomeric layer having spaced tips and optionally a protective cladding. The elastomeric layer may be adhered to an aerodynamic surface directly or as an appliqué in combination with one or more of an adhesive layer, one or more supporting polymer layers and a metal foil layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2009Publication date: November 11, 2010Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Diane C. Rawlings, Alan G. Burg