Patents by Inventor Derek J. Fox

Derek J. Fox 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).

  • Pressure debulking system
    Patent number: 9227384
    Abstract: A pressure debulking system includes a debulking chamber having a debulking chamber interior, a pressure bladder having a bladder interior provided in the debulking chamber interior, a vacuum port disposed in fluid communication with the debulking chamber interior and a pressure port disposed in fluid communication with the debulking chamber interior. A pressure debulking method is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Neal A. Froeschner, Derek J. Fox
  • Composite tube having co-bonded end fittings
    Patent number: 8713895
    Abstract: A structural member such as a strut includes a composite material tube having metal end fittings that are attached to the tube by co-bonded, double shear joints. The double shear bond joint construction reduces the residual stress on the bonds that result from mismatch of the coefficients of thermal expansion of the composite tube and the metal end fittings. The ends of the fittings that are bonded to the tube may include a stepped profile that functions to limit the peak stresses in the bonds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Christopher T. Allen, Patrick D. Bertrand, Derek J. Fox, William B. Grace, Kenneth M. Harrison, Wesley L. Holman, Menelaos S. Kafkalidis, James R. Schnelz, Edward M. Fisher
  • Pressure Debulking System
    Publication number: 20140116624
    Abstract: A pressure debulking system includes a debulking chamber having a debulking chamber interior, a pressure bladder having a bladder interior provided in the debulking chamber interior, a vacuum port disposed in fluid communication with the debulking chamber interior and a pressure port disposed in fluid communication with the debulking chamber interior. A pressure debulking method is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2014
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: The Boeing Corporation
    Inventors: Neal A. Froeschner, Derek J. Fox
  • Pressure debulking system and method
    Patent number: 8622109
    Abstract: A pressure debulking system includes a debulking chamber having a debulking chamber interior, a pressure bladder having a bladder interior provided in the debulking chamber interior, a vacuum port disposed in fluid communication with the debulking chamber interior and a pressure port disposed in fluid communication with the debulking chamber interior. A pressure debulking method is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Neal A. Froeschner, Derek J. Fox
  • Composite tube having co-bonded end fittings
    Patent number: 8365502
    Abstract: A structural member such as a strut includes a composite material tube having metal end fittings that are attached to the tube by co-bonded, double shear joints. The double shear bond joint construction reduces the residual stress on the bonds that result from mismatch of the coefficients of thermal expansion of the composite tube and the metal end fittings. The ends of the fittings that are bonded to the tube may include a stepped profile that functions to limit the peak stresses in the bonds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Christopher T. Allen, Patrick D. Bertrand, Derek J. Fox, William B. H. Grace, Kenneth M. Harrison, Wesley L. Holman, Menelaos S. Kafkalidis, James R. Schnelz, Edward M. Fisher
  • PRESSURE DEBULKING SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20090151867
    Abstract: A pressure debulking system includes a debulking chamber having a debulking chamber interior, a pressure bladder having a bladder interior provided in the debulking chamber interior, a vacuum port disposed in fluid communication with the debulking chamber interior and a pressure port disposed in fluid communication with the debulking chamber interior. A pressure debulking method is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2007
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventors: Neal A. Froeschner, Derek J. Fox
  • COMPOSITE TUBE HAVING CO-BONDED END FITTINGS
    Publication number: 20080129041
    Abstract: A structural member such as a strut includes a composite material tube having metal end fittings that are attached to the tube by co-bonded, double shear joints. The double shear bond joint construction reduces the residual stress on the bonds that result from mismatch of the coefficients of thermal expansion of the composite tube and the metal end fittings. The ends of the fittings that are bonded to the tube may include a stepped profile that functions to limit the peak stresses in the bonds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2007
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Inventors: Christopher T. Allen, Patrick D. Bertrand, Derek J. Fox, William B.H. Grace, Kenneth M. Harrison, Wesley L. Holman, Menelaso S. Kafkalidis, James R. Schnelz, Edward M. Fisher
  • Neutral cleaning composition with moderate and low foaming surfactants
    Patent number: 6559112
    Abstract: A cleaning composition which includes a moderate foaming surfactant and a low foaming surfactant. A synergistic cleaning effect is produced by the surfactants. In a preferred manner, the cleaning composition is a neutral carpet extraction cleaning composition. However it can also be employed as a cleaner for fabrics and hard surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2003
    Assignee: JohnsonDiversey, Inc.
    Inventors: Derek J. Fox, Ryan E. Kron
  • Cleaning composition
    Publication number: 20020151449
    Abstract: A cleaning composition which includes a moderate foaming surfactant and a low foaming surfactant. A synergistic cleaning effect is produced by the surfactants. In a preferred manner, the cleaning composition is a neutral carpet extraction cleaning composition. However it can also be employed as a cleaner for fabrics and hard surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2001
    Publication date: October 17, 2002
    Inventors: Derek J. Fox, Ryan E. Kron
  • Method for spray cleaning painted surfaces
    Patent number: 4284435
    Abstract: A cleaning composition and method for removing road film from transportation vehicles without the necessity of mechanical brushing or wiping of the surface using high pressure spray equipment. The composition comprises 2 to 30% by weight of chelating agent; 1 to 12% by weight of a bis(ethoxylated) quaternary ammonium compound; 0.5% to 5% by weight ethoxylated alcohol nonionic; 0-5% by weight sodium metasilicate and water. This concentrate is diluted with water and applied to the surface at a pressure of above 400 psi.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 1979
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1981
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventor: Derek J. Fox