Patents by Inventor Christopher Hertel

Christopher Hertel 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).

  • Metallic doubler repair of composite arcuate flanges
    Publication number: 20080000193
    Abstract: A doubler assembly repairs at least one damaged aperture of a composite flange. The doubler assembly includes an insert, an adhesive, and a support. The insert is positioned in the damaged aperture to provide compressive load transfer through the composite flange. The adhesive is positioned directly on at least a portion of the composite flange proximate the damaged aperture. The support is positioned over the adhesive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2007
    Publication date: January 3, 2008
    Applicant: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Brian Holland, William Bogue, Christopher Hertel
  • Metallic doubler repair of composite arcuate flanges
    Publication number: 20070240819
    Abstract: A doubler assembly repairs at least one damaged aperture of a composite flange. The doubler assembly includes an insert, an adhesive, and a support. The insert is positioned in the damaged aperture to provide compressive load transfer through the composite flange. The adhesive is positioned directly on at least a portion of the composite flange proximate the damaged aperture. The support is positioned over the adhesive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2006
    Publication date: October 18, 2007
    Applicant: United Technologies Corporation One Financial Plaza
    Inventors: William Bogue, Christopher Hertel, Brian Holland