Patents by Inventor David Patrick Stephane Petitt

David Patrick Stephane Petitt 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).

  • STRINGER, AIRCRAFT WING PANEL ASSEMBLY, AND METHOD OF FORMING THEREOF
    Publication number: 20130316147
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a stringer (108) adapted to transport fluid in an aircraft wing (100). For example, the stringer may be adapted to provide venting to one or more fuel tanks (111) in the aircraft wing, or may be adapted to provide fuel to the one or more fuel tanks. To perform this function, the stringer comprises a duct member (120) providing a duct and a structural member (121) providing an attachment surface for attachment of the stringer to a wing panel (112). Typically, the stringer is formed from a composite material such as carbon fibre reinforced plastic. A method of manufacturing the stringer is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2012
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITED
    Inventors: Paul Douglas, David Patrick Stephane Petitt