Patents by Inventor Christopher R. Wirz

Christopher R. Wirz 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).

  • Patent number: 9126216
    Abstract: A system for creating a reference mark on a honeycomb core is disclosed. The core has cells that pass from a top face to a bottom face. The system includes a support surface configured to position the honeycomb core, a mounting plate configured to move along a defined path proximate to the top surface of the honeycomb core when positioned on the support surface, and a first nozzle coupled to the mounting plate. The first nozzle is configured to apply a marking material to a portion of the top face of the honeycomb core as the mounting plate passes along the defined path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Craig Scott, Joseph Giannone, Christopher R. Wirz
  • Patent number: 8961707
    Abstract: An unblocking roller for removing excess material from the openings of cells of a honeycomb core is disclosed. The unblocking roller includes a cylindrical core having a center axis and a plurality of clusters each comprising a plurality of bristles. Each of the plurality of bristles of each cluster is coupled to the core at a first end and projecting outward from the core. Each bristle projects a minimum of a first distance from the core. Each cluster is separated from adjacent clusters by at least a second distance that is at least 20% of the first distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph Giannone, Christopher R. Wirz, Craig Scott
  • Publication number: 20130290209
    Abstract: A new method for professionals to post their experience, expertise, and interests—while keeping this content understandable to a wide range of colleagues, up to date with current industry standards and definitions, and mediated of errors and misrepresentation. The disclosed solution consists of a web-based database that stores experience, descriptions, publications, awards, interests, multi-media projects, credible references, and other forms of supporting information that portray the subject as a professional and expert in his or her domain—in short: a resume, curriculum vitae, or portfolio. The information in the database is displayed via a web-browser, client-side application, or human readable format, and is editable to the extent that the owner, subject, or administrator of the information allows. The changes made by visitors to the information can be submitted for review to the owner or included immediately for future discovery—depending on permission settings of the content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Applicant: YouFolio LLC
    Inventor: Christopher R. Wirz
  • Publication number: 20120318294
    Abstract: An unblocking roller for removing excess material from the openings of cells of a honeycomb core is disclosed. The unblocking roller includes a cylindrical core having a center axis and a plurality of clusters each comprising a plurality of bristles. Each of the plurality of bristles of each cluster is coupled to the core at a first end and projecting outward from the core. Each bristle projects a minimum of a first distance from the core. Each cluster is separated from adjacent clusters by at least a second distance that is at least 20% of the first distance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2011
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Applicant: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph Giannone, Christopher R. Wirz, Craig Scott
  • Publication number: 20120321800
    Abstract: A system for creating a reference mark on a honeycomb core is disclosed. The core has cells that pass from a top face to a bottom face. The system includes a support surface configured to position the honeycomb core, a mounting plate configured to move along a defined path proximate to the top surface of the honeycomb core when positioned on the support surface, and a first nozzle coupled to the mounting plate. The first nozzle is configured to apply a marking material to a portion of the top face of the honeycomb core as the mounting plate passes along the defined path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2011
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Applicant: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Craig Scott, Joseph Giannone, Christopher R. Wirz