Patents by Inventor David Andrew PHIPPS

David Andrew PHIPPS 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).

  • Aerofoil leading edge structures
    Patent number: 11453481
    Abstract: A leading edge structure for an aerofoil is disclosed. The leading edge structure includes a skin configured to form an external aerodynamic surface of the aerofoil. The skin includes a plurality of first regions interleaved with a plurality of second regions. Each first region includes a plurality of holes extending through the skin, and each second region includes an electrical heating system configured to increase the temperature of the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITED
    Inventors: David Andrew Phipps, Vernon John Holmes
  • Aircraft assembly
    Patent number: 11401025
    Abstract: A wing leading edge assembly is disclosed including a leading edge panel and a cover panel located over the structural component. The cover panel has a thermoplastic layer with an inner surface. A thermoplastic fastening member extends through the structural component and is welded to the inner surface so that the structural component is fastened between the inner surface and the fastening member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITED
    Inventors: Rodney Evans, David Andrew Phipps
  • AEROFOIL LEADING EDGE STRUCTURES
    Publication number: 20200283158
    Abstract: A leading edge structure for an aerofoil is disclosed. The leading edge structure includes a skin configured to form an external aerodynamic surface of the aerofoil. The skin includes a plurality of first regions interleaved with a plurality of second regions. Each first region includes a plurality of holes extending through the skin, and each second region includes an electrical heating system configured to increase the temperature of the skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2020
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Inventors: David Andrew PHIPPS, Vernon John HOLMES
  • AIRCRAFT ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20200115030
    Abstract: A wing leading edge assembly is disclosed including a leading edge panel and a cover panel located over the structural component. The cover panel has a thermoplastic layer with an inner surface. A thermoplastic fastening member extends through the structural component and is welded to the inner surface so that the structural component is fastened between the inner surface and the fastening member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2019
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Inventors: Rodney EVANS, David Andrew PHIPPS