Patents by Inventor Charles D. Hogue

Charles D. Hogue 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).

  • Joint member for a composite wing structure
    Patent number: 10513325
    Abstract: In one aspect, there is a joint member for a composite having a laminate layer including a support member having a first side and a second side; a first flange extending laterally from the first side and having an attachment surface for attachment to a structure; and a second flange extending laterally from the second side and having an attachment surface configured for attachment to the laminate layer. The joint member is configured to provide a load path from the first flange to the second flange. In an embodiment, a joint system for a composite system includes a joint member attached to a first skin and a second skin. In still another embodiment, a joint system for a rib assembly includes a joint member attached to a rib web and rib post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
    Inventors: James E. Kooiman, George R. Decker, Charles D. Hogue
  • Engagement member for splicing a spar assembly
    Patent number: 10479477
    Abstract: In one aspect, there is an engagement member for splicing a spar assembly in an aircraft wing including a joining portion having a first attachment for connecting to a first spar and a second attachment surface for connecting to a second spar; and a rib post extending from the joining portion and disposed between the first attachment surface and the second attachment surface. In an embodiment, the rib post is integral to the joining portion and is configured to couple with a rib web.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
    Inventors: James E. King, James E. Kooiman, Charles D. Hogue
  • JOINT MEMBER FOR A COMPOSITE WING STRUCTURE
    Publication number: 20170225770
    Abstract: In one aspect, there is a joint member for a composite having a laminate layer including a support member having a first side and a second side; a first flange extending laterally from the first side and having an attachment surface for attachment to a structure; and a second flange extending laterally from the second side and having an attachment surface configured for attachment to the laminate layer. The joint member is configured to provide a load path from the first flange to the second flange. In an embodiment, a joint system for a composite system includes a joint member attached to a first skin and a second skin. In still another embodiment, a joint system for a rib assembly includes a joint member attached to a rib web and rib post.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2017
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Applicant: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
    Inventors: James E. Kooiman, George R. Decker, Charles D. Hogue
  • ENGAGEMENT MEMBER FOR SPLICING A SPAR ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20170225767
    Abstract: In one aspect, there is an engagement member for splicing a spar assembly in an aircraft wing including a joining portion having a first attachment for connecting to a first spar and a second attachment surface for connecting to a second spar; and a rib post extending from the joining portion and disposed between the first attachment surface and the second attachment surface. In an embodiment, the rib post is integral to the joining portion and is configured to couple with a rib web.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2017
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Applicant: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
    Inventors: James E. King, James E. Kooiman, Charles D. Hogue