Patents by Inventor Dennis C. Riddle

Dennis C. Riddle 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: 6299964
    Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a composite forming/curing fixture for fabricating beam members which have a web, at least one outer flange extending from the web and a first web inner radius formed between the web and the outer flange. The fixture is used for forming and curing beam members having a variety of cross-sectional configurations with variable web sizes, flange sizes and first web inner radii. The fixture is provided with a mandrel having opposing first and second mandrel surfaces. The mandrel has first and second positions which facilitate the formation of the various beam sizing and configurations. The fixture is further provided with a web forming space which is adjacent the mandrel for forming the web of the beam member therein. The fixture is further provided with a first and second outer flange forming spaces adjacent the mandrel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2001
    Assignee: Northrop Grumman Corporation
    Inventor: Dennis C. Riddle