Patents by Inventor Andrew Head
Andrew Head 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: 12152323Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 10, 2021Date of Patent: November 26, 2024Assignee: A&P TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Andrew Head, Victor M. Ivers, Samuel P. Ivers
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Patent number: 12049716Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 8, 2023Date of Patent: July 30, 2024Assignee: A&P TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Andrew Head, Victor M. Ivers, Alexandra G. Ivers
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Patent number: 11702777Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 24, 2020Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: A&P TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Andrew Head, Victor M. Ivers, Alexandra G. Ivers
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Patent number: 11125172Abstract: According to one or more embodiments, an internal combustion engine may be operated by a method which includes one or more of passing a first fuel and a second fuel into an engine cylinder to form a fuel mixture, and combusting the fuel mixture with a spark plug to translate a piston housed in the engine cylinder and rotate a crank shaft coupled to the piston. The first fuel may comprise a greater octane rating than the second fuel. A target CA50 may correspond to a minimum in specific fuel consumption of the fuel mixture. The spark plug may initiate combustion at a time such that the internal combustion engine operates with an operational CA50 that is within 20 degrees of the target CA50.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2020Date of Patent: September 21, 2021Assignee: Saudi Arabian Oil CompanyInventors: Kai James Morganti, Yoann Viollet, Robert Andrew Head
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Publication number: 20210071331Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2020Publication date: March 11, 2021Applicant: A&P TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Andrew Head, Victor M. Ivers, Samuel P. Ivers
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Publication number: 20200191068Abstract: According to one or more embodiments, an internal combustion engine may be operated by a method which includes one or more of passing a first fuel and a second fuel into an engine cylinder to form a fuel mixture, and combusting the fuel mixture with a spark plug to translate a piston housed in the engine cylinder and rotate a crank shaft coupled to the piston. The first fuel may comprise a greater octane rating than the second fuel. A target CA50 may correspond to a minimum in specific fuel consumption of the fuel mixture. The spark plug may initiate combustion at a time such that the internal combustion engine operates with an operational CA50 that is within 20 degrees of the target CA50.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2020Publication date: June 18, 2020Applicant: Saudi Arabian Oil CompanyInventors: Kai James Morganti, Yoann Viollet, Robert Andrew Head
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Patent number: 10612476Abstract: According to one or more embodiments, an internal combustion engine may be operated by a method which includes one or more of injecting a first fuel and a second fuel into an engine cylinder to form a fuel mixture, and combusting the fuel mixture with a spark plug to translate a piston housed in the engine cylinder and rotate a crank shaft coupled to the piston. The first fuel may comprise a greater octane rating than the second fuel. A target CA50 may correspond to a minimum in specific fuel consumption of the fuel mixture. The spark plug may initiate combustion at a time such that the internal combustion engine operates with an operational CA50 that is within 20 degrees of the target CA50.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2018Date of Patent: April 7, 2020Assignee: Saudi Arabian Oil CompanyInventors: Kai James Morganti, Yoann Viollet, Robert Andrew Head
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Publication number: 20190309695Abstract: According to one or more embodiments, an internal combustion engine may be operated by a method which includes one or more of injecting a first fuel and a second fuel into an engine cylinder to form a fuel mixture, and combusting the fuel mixture with a spark plug to translate a piston housed in the engine cylinder and rotate a crank shaft coupled to the piston. The first fuel may comprise a greater octane rating than the second fuel. A target CA50 may correspond to a minimum in specific fuel consumption of the fuel mixture. The spark plug may initiate combustion at a time such that the internal combustion engine operates with an operational CA50 that is within 20 degrees of the target CA50.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2018Publication date: October 10, 2019Applicant: Saudi Arabian Oil CompanyInventors: Kai James Morganti, Yoann Viollet, Robert Andrew Head, Junseok Chang
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Publication number: 20190160315Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2018Publication date: May 30, 2019Applicant: A & P Technology Inc.Inventor: Andrew Head
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Publication number: 20180179677Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2017Publication date: June 28, 2018Inventors: Andrew Head, Victor M. Ivers, Samuel P. Ivers
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Patent number: 9816210Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 2, 2016Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: A&P Technology, Inc.Inventor: Andrew Head
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Publication number: 20160289873Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventor: Andrew Head
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Patent number: 8944128Abstract: An apparatus for tensioning a preform may include a mandrel to receive a preform. The mandrel may have a first mandrel end and a second mandrel end. The preform may have a first preform end and a second preform end. The apparatus may include an anchoring groove disposed at the first mandrel end, and an anchoring device being configured and located to urge the first preform end towards the anchoring groove to secure the first preform end therebetween. The apparatus may include a tensioning groove disposed between the first mandrel end and the second mandrel end, and a tensioning device being configured and located to urge at least a portion of the preform into the tensioning groove.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2012Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Michael L. Glain, David J. Kehrl, Andrew E. Modin, Scott A. Harris, Robert A. Coleman, Andrew Head, Steven C. Stenard, Thomas R. Cundiff, Joo Hyun Han, Timothy D. Aquino
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Patent number: 8303757Abstract: An apparatus to prepare a preform for fabrication includes a mandrel, anchoring groove, anchoring device, tensioning groove, and tensioning device. The mandrel receives the preform. The mandrel has a first mandrel end and a second mandrel end. The preform has a first preform end and a second preform end. The anchoring groove is disposed at the first mandrel end. The anchoring device is configured and located to urge the first preform end towards the anchoring groove to secure the first preform end therebetween. The tensioning groove is disposed between the first mandrel end and the second mandrel end. The tensioning device is configured and located to urge a portion of the preform into the tensioning groove.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2006Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Michael L. Glain, David J. Kehrl, Andrew E. Modin, Scott A. Harris, Robert A. Coleman, Andrew Head, Steven C. Stenard, Thomas R. Cundiff, Joo Hyun Han, Timothy D. Aquino
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Publication number: 20120263818Abstract: An apparatus for tensioning a preform may include a mandrel to receive a preform. The mandrel may have a first mandrel end and a second mandrel end. The preform may have a first preform end and a second preform end. The apparatus may include an anchoring groove disposed at the first mandrel end, and an anchoring device being configured and located to urge the first preform end towards the anchoring groove to secure the first preform end therebetween. The apparatus may include a tensioning groove disposed between the first mandrel end and the second mandrel end, and a tensioning device being configured and located to urge at least a portion of the preform into the tensioning groove.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2012Publication date: October 18, 2012Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Michael L. GLAIN, David J. KEHRL, Andrew E. MODIN, Scott A. HARRIS, Robert A. COLEMAN, Andrew HEAD, Steven C. STENARD, Thomas R. CUNDIFF, Joo Hyun HAN, Timothy D. AQUINO
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Publication number: 20080283177Abstract: An apparatus to prepare a preform for fabrication includes a mandrel, anchoring groove, anchoring device, tensioning groove, and tensioning device. The mandrel receives the preform. The mandrel has a first mandrel end and a second mandrel end. The preform has a first preform end and a second preform end. The anchoring groove is disposed at the first mandrel end. The anchoring device is configured and located to urge the first preform end towards the anchoring groove to secure the first preform end therebetween. The tensioning groove is disposed between the first mandrel end and the second mandrel end. The tensioning device is configured and located to urge a portion of the preform into the tensioning groove.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2006Publication date: November 20, 2008Inventors: Michael L. Glain, David J. Kehrl, Andrew E. Modin, Scott A. Harris, Robert A. Coleman, Andrew Head, Steven C. Stenard, Thomas R. Cundiff, Joo Hyun Han, Timothy D. Aquino
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Patent number: D482452Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2002Date of Patent: November 18, 2003Assignee: Oxford Instruments Medical LimitedInventors: Andrew Davey, Andrew Woolnough, Andrew Head