Patents by Inventor Creed Ernest Blevins

Creed Ernest Blevins 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).

  • Induction Welding Using a Heat Sink and/or Cooling
    Publication number: 20220410501
    Abstract: A heat sink for use in induction welding includes a number of tiles, wherein the tiles are electrically non-conductive and have a thermal diffusivity of greater than about 25 mm2/sec. A joint flexibly joins the tiles together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2022
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Inventors: Robert A. DiChiara, JR., Creed Ernest Blevins
  • Induction welding using a heat sink and/or cooling
    Patent number: 11458691
    Abstract: A heat sink for use in induction welding includes a number of tiles, wherein the tiles are electrically non-conductive and have a thermal diffusivity of greater than about 25 mm2/sec. A joint flexibly joins the tiles together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Robert A. DiChiara, Creed Ernest Blevins
  • Crack-resistant polymer foam ducts and method of installing same
    Patent number: 11009256
    Abstract: A low pressure duct configured to channel a gas within a structure includes a tubular body formed from a polymer foam material, and a first plurality of strands adhered to a surface of the tubular body along a plurality of paths. The plurality of paths includes a first set of paths oriented longitudinally along the tubular body. The first set of paths are spaced apart from each other around a circumference of the tubular body. The plurality of paths also includes a second set of paths oriented circumferentially around the tubular body. The second set of paths are spaced apart longitudinally along the tubular body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: John Steve Mills, Orlando Torres, Creed Ernest Blevins, Luisa F. Gutierrez, Charles Douglas Hall
  • INDUCTION WELDING USING A HEAT SINK AND/OR COOLING
    Publication number: 20210039333
    Abstract: A heat sink for use in induction welding includes a number of tiles, wherein the tiles are electrically non-conductive and have a thermal diffusivity of greater than about 25 mm2/sec. A joint flexibly joins the tiles together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2019
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Inventors: Robert A. DiChiara, Creed Ernest Blevins
  • CRACK-RESISTANT POLYMER FOAM DUCTS AND METHOD OF INSTALLING SAME
    Publication number: 20200200428
    Abstract: A low pressure duct configured to channel a gas within a structure includes a tubular body formed from a polymer foam material, and a first plurality of strands adhered to a surface of the tubular body along a plurality of paths. The plurality of paths includes a first set of paths oriented longitudinally along the tubular body. The first set of paths are spaced apart from each other around a circumference of the tubular body. The plurality of paths also includes a second set of paths oriented circumferentially around the tubular body. The second set of paths are spaced apart longitudinally along the tubular body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: John Steve Mills, Orlando Torres, Creed Ernest Blevins, Luisa F. Gutierrez, Charles Douglas Hall
  • Composite tank having joint with softening strip
    Patent number: 10407188
    Abstract: A composite resin tank includes a wall joined to a dome along a joint. A softening strip is located in the joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Robinson, Michael Leslie Hand, Creed Ernest Blevins
  • Method of making a device for controlling stress in joints at cryogenic temperatures
    Patent number: 10399709
    Abstract: A composite resin tank includes a wall joined to a dome along a joint. A softening strip is used to control stress in the joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Robinson, Michael Leslie Hand, Creed Ernest Blevins
  • Composite Tank Having Joint with Softening Strip
    Publication number: 20160288925
    Abstract: A composite resin tank includes a wall joined to a dome along a joint. A softening strip is located in the joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2016
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Inventors: Michael J. Robinson, Michael Leslie Hand, Creed Ernest Blevins
  • Method of making a composite tank having joint with softening strip
    Patent number: 9453293
    Abstract: A composite resin tank includes a wall joined to a dome along a joint. A softening strip is located in the joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Michael J. Robinson, Michael Leslie Hand, Creed Ernest Blevins
  • Composite Tank Having Joint with Softening Strip and Method of Making the Tank
    Publication number: 20130193151
    Abstract: A composite resin tank includes a wall joined to a dome along a joint. A softening strip is located in the joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2012
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Michael J. Robinson, Michael Leslie Hand, Creed Ernest Blevins
  • Device for Controlling Stress in Joints at Cryogenic Temperatures and Method of Making the Same
    Publication number: 20130136527
    Abstract: A composite resin tank includes a wall joined to a dome along a joint. A softening strip is used to control stress in the joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2012
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Michael J. Robinson, Michael Leslie Hand, Creed Ernest Blevins