Patents by Inventor David Thomas Misciagna

David Thomas Misciagna 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).

  • Lightning protection in aircrafts constructed with carbon fiber reinforced plastic
    Patent number: 11767128
    Abstract: The embodiments described herein provide for lightning protection in aircrafts constructed with Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP). In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a first Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) panel, a second CFRP panel that overlaps with the first CFRP panel in a vertical direction, and a fastener to join the first CFRP panel with the second CFRP panel, the fastener extending in the vertical direction in an area where the first CFRP panel and the second CFRP panel overlap. The apparatus further includes a plurality of electrically conductive pins in each of the first CFRP panel and the second CFRP panel, wherein the pins extend in the vertical direction proximate to the fastener to electrically connect the first CFRP panel and the second CFRP panel in the area where the first CFRP panel and the second CFRP panel overlap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Inventors: Derek R. Tuck, Philipp A. Boettcher, Carson Alexander Smith, David Thomas Misciagna
  • LIGHTNING PROTECTION IN AIRCRAFTS CONSTRUCTED WITH CARBON FIBER REINFORCED PLASTIC
    Publication number: 20220177156
    Abstract: The embodiments described herein provide for lightning protection in aircrafts constructed with Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP). In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a first Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) panel, a second CFRP panel that overlaps with the first CFRP panel in a vertical direction, and a fastener to join the first CFRP panel with the second CFRP panel, the fastener extending in the vertical direction in an area where the first CFRP panel and the second CFRP panel overlap. The apparatus further includes a plurality of electrically conductive pins in each of the first CFRP panel and the second CFRP panel, wherein the pins extend in the vertical direction proximate to the fastener to electrically connect the first CFRP panel and the second CFRP panel in the area where the first CFRP panel and the second CFRP panel overlap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2022
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Inventors: Derek R. Tuck, Philipp A. Boettcher, Carson Alexander Smith, David Thomas Misciagna
  • Lightning protection in aircrafts constructed with carbon fiber reinforced plastic
    Patent number: 11292611
    Abstract: The embodiments described herein provide for lightning protection in aircrafts constructed with Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP). In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a first Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) panel, a second CFRP panel that overlaps with the first CFRP panel in a vertical direction, and a fastener to join the first CFRP panel with the second CFRP panel, the fastener extending in the vertical direction in an area where the first CFRP panel and the second CFRP panel overlap. The apparatus further includes a plurality of electrically conductive pins in each of the first CFRP panel and the second CFRP panel, wherein the pins extend in the vertical direction proximate to the fastener to electrically connect the first CFRP panel and the second CFRP panel in the area where the first CFRP panel and the second CFRP panel overlap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Derek R. Tuck, Philipp A. Boettcher, Carson Alexander Smith, David Thomas Misciagna
  • Crash force attenuating fuel system
    Patent number: 11130589
    Abstract: A fuel system for a rotorcraft is provided. The fuel system comprises a housing, a fuel bladder located within the housing, a first fuel reservoir, and a number of pressure relief valves. The first fuel reservoir is in fluid communication with the fuel bladder and stowed within the housing. The number of pressure relief valves are configured to divert fuel from the fuel bladder into the first fuel reservoir at a predetermined pressure such that the first fuel reservoir expands to reduce forces on the housing during a crash event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: David Thomas Misciagna, Douglas R. Ludin
  • LIGHTNING PROTECTION IN AIRCRAFTS CONSTRUCTED WITH CARBON FIBER REINFORCED PLASTIC
    Publication number: 20210078724
    Abstract: The embodiments described herein provide for lightning protection in aircrafts constructed with Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP). In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a first Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) panel, a second CFRP panel that overlaps with the first CFRP panel in a vertical direction, and a fastener to join the first CFRP panel with the second CFRP panel, the fastener extending in the vertical direction in an area where the first CFRP panel and the second CFRP panel overlap. The apparatus further includes a plurality of electrically conductive pins in each of the first CFRP panel and the second CFRP panel, wherein the pins extend in the vertical direction proximate to the fastener to electrically connect the first CFRP panel and the second CFRP panel in the area where the first CFRP panel and the second CFRP panel overlap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2020
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Inventors: Derek R. Tuck, Philipp A. Boettcher, Carson Alexander Smith, David Thomas Misciagna
  • Lightning protection in aircrafts constructed with carbon fiber reinforced plastic
    Patent number: 10875663
    Abstract: The embodiments described herein provide for lightning protection in aircrafts constructed with Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP). In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a first Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) panel, a second CFRP panel that overlaps with the first CFRP panel in a vertical direction, and a fastener to join the first CFRP panel with the second CFRP panel, the fastener extending in the vertical direction in an area where the first CFRP panel and the second CFRP panel overlap. The apparatus further includes a plurality of electrically conductive pins in each of the first CFRP panel and the second CFRP panel, wherein the pins extend in the vertical direction proximate to the fastener to electrically connect the first CFRP panel and the second CFRP panel in the area where the first CFRP panel and the second CFRP panel overlap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Derek R. Tuck, Philipp A. Boettcher, Carson Alexander Smith, David Thomas Misciagna
  • Crash Force Attenuating Fuel System
    Publication number: 20200262577
    Abstract: A fuel system for a rotorcraft is provided. The fuel system comprises a housing, a fuel bladder located within the housing, a first fuel reservoir, and a number of pressure relief valves. The first fuel reservoir is in fluid communication with the fuel bladder and stowed within the housing. The number of pressure relief valves are configured to divert fuel from the fuel bladder into the first fuel reservoir at a predetermined pressure such that the first fuel reservoir expands to reduce forces on the housing during a crash event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2019
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventors: David Thomas Misciagna, Douglas R. Ludin
  • LIGHTNING PROTECTION IN AIRCRAFTS CONSTRUCTED WITH CARBON FIBER REINFORCED PLASTIC
    Publication number: 20190177003
    Abstract: The embodiments described herein provide for lightning protection in aircrafts constructed with Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP). In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a first Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) panel, a second CFRP panel that overlaps with the first CFRP panel in a vertical direction, and a fastener to join the first CFRP panel with the second CFRP panel, the fastener extending in the vertical direction in an area where the first CFRP panel and the second CFRP panel overlap. The apparatus further includes a plurality of electrically conductive pins in each of the first CFRP panel and the second CFRP panel, wherein the pins extend in the vertical direction proximate to the fastener to electrically connect the first CFRP panel and the second CFRP panel in the area where the first CFRP panel and the second CFRP panel overlap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2017
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Inventors: Derek R. Tuck, Philipp A. Boettcher, Carson Alexander Smith, David Thomas Misciagna
  • Apparatus for reducing porosities in composite resin parts
    Patent number: 9381703
    Abstract: An electrical charge is placed on a tool used to cure a composite resin part layup. The charged tool produces an electrostatic force that attracts entrapped gases in the resin to the surface of the tool, thereby reducing porosities in the cured part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventor: David Thomas Misciagna
  • Apparatus for Reducing Porosities in Composite Resin Parts
    Publication number: 20160016364
    Abstract: An electrical charge is placed on a tool used to cure a composite resin part layup. The charged tool produces an electrostatic force that attracts entrapped gases in the resin to the surface of the tool, thereby reducing porosities in the cured part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventor: David Thomas Misciagna
  • Method for reducing porosities in composite resin parts
    Patent number: 9102104
    Abstract: An electrical charge is placed on a tool used to cure a composite resin part layup. The charged tool produces an electrostatic force that attracts entrapped gases in the resin to the surface of the tool, thereby reducing porosities in the cured part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventor: David Thomas Misciagna
  • Method and Apparatus for Reducing Porosities in Composite Resin Parts
    Publication number: 20140202630
    Abstract: An electrical charge is placed on a tool used to cure a composite resin part layup. The charged tool produces an electrostatic force that attracts entrapped gases in the resin to the surface of the tool, thereby reducing porosities in the cured part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2012
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventor: David Thomas Misciagna