Patents by Inventor Doris Reis

Doris Reis 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).

  • Syntactic tunnel core
    Patent number: 7503758
    Abstract: A technique and tool are provided for repairing damaged areas of honeycomb structures. The tool includes a plurality of rods axially translatable into the damaged area. Foam material is inserted about the rods and allowed to cure. The rods are later withdrawn leaving a porous core of material. Sleeves may be provided to receive and support the rods as they translate into the damaged area. The sleeves may remain in the damaged area after the rods are withdrawn into the sleeves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Assignee: Northrop Grumman Corporation
    Inventors: Carl Reis, Doris Reis
  • Syntactic tunnel core
    Publication number: 20070054003
    Abstract: A technique and tool are provided for repairing damaged areas of honeycomb structures. The tool includes a plurality of rods axially translatable into the damaged area. Foam material is inserted about the rods and allowed to cure. The rods are later withdrawn leaving a porous core of material. Sleeves may be provided to receive and support the rods as they translate into the damaged area. The sleeves may remain in the damaged area after the rods are withdrawn into the sleeves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2005
    Publication date: March 8, 2007
    Inventors: Carl Reis, Doris Reis
  • Syntactic tunnel core
    Patent number: 6991755
    Abstract: A technique and tool are provided for repairing damaged areas of honeycomb structures. The tool includes a plurality of rods axially translatable into the damaged area. Foam material is inserted about the rods and allowed to cure. The rods are later withdrawn leaving a porous core of material. Sleeves may be provided to receive and support the rods as they translate into the damaged area. The sleeves may remain in the damaged area after the rods are withdrawn into the sleeves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2006
    Assignee: Northrop Grumman Corporation
    Inventors: Carl Reis, Doris Reis
  • Syntactic tunnel core
    Publication number: 20040207106
    Abstract: A technique and tool are provided for repairing damaged areas of honeycomb structures. The tool includes a plurality of rods axially translatable into the damaged area. Foam material is inserted about the rods and allowed to cure. The rods are later withdrawn leaving a porous core of material. Sleeves may be provided to receive and support the rods as they translate into the damaged area. The sleeves may remain in the damaged area after the rods are withdrawn into the sleeves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2003
    Publication date: October 21, 2004
    Inventors: Carl Reis, Doris Reis