Patents by Inventor Allen D. Mader

Allen D. Mader 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).

  • Method for epoxy application control overpresses
    Patent number: 7740910
    Abstract: A method for placing a resin layer or shim on a frame member uses an overpress. The overpress has an inner surface with protruding nubs. The operator places a bead of liquid resin on the inner surface of the overpress, then clamps the overpress to the frame member. The clamps force the nubs of the overpress into contact with the frame member and allows the nubs to define a clearance between the overpress and the frame member. The liquid resin spreads throughout the clearance and cures. After the resin has cured, the overpress is removed from the frame member, leaving a layer of cured resin bound to the frame member. This layer is then machined to a desired thickness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Michael L. Hestness, Richard A. Luepke, Gregory S. McKee, Allen D. Mader
  • Method for epoxy application control overpresses
    Publication number: 20080124471
    Abstract: A method for placing a resin layer or shim on a frame member uses an overpress. The overpress has an inner surface with protruding nubs. The operator places a bead of liquid resin on the inner surface of the overpress, then clamps the overpress to the frame member. The clamps force the nubs of the overpress into contact with the frame member and allows the nubs to define a clearance between the overpress and the frame member. The liquid resin spreads throughout the clearance and cures. After the resin has cured, the overpress is removed from the frame member, leaving a layer of cured resin bound to the frame member. This layer is then machined to a desired thickness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2006
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Inventors: Michael L. Hestness, Richard A. Luepke, Gregory S. McKee, Allen D. Mader