Patents by Inventor Eric A. Bruton
Eric A. Bruton 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).
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Patent number: 11970577Abstract: The present disclosure provides polyanilines, articles thereof, and methods of forming polyanilines. In at least one aspect, a polyaniline has a thermal stability of about 100° C. or greater, a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of from about 50,000 g/mol to about 150,000 g/mol and a molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn) of from about 1 to about 5. In at least one aspect, a film includes a polyaniline, the film having a hydrocarbon content of about 1 wt % or less, based on the total weight of the film. In at least one aspect, a method includes introducing an emulsion of an aqueous solution of an aniline and an alkyl-substituted aryl sulfonic acid having 1 wt % or less of hydrocarbon content into a flow reactor, the flow reactor having a length of tubing having an inner diameter. The method includes polymerizing the monomer within the tube to form a polyaniline.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2022Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Patrick J. Kinlen, Matthew A. Flack, Eric A. Bruton
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Patent number: 11932728Abstract: The present disclosure provides polyanilines, articles thereof, and methods of forming polyanilines. In at least one aspect, a polyaniline has a thermal stability of about 100° C. or greater, a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of from about 50,000 g/mol to about 150,000 g/mol and a molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn) of from about 1 to about 5. In at least one aspect, a film includes a polyaniline, the film having a hydrocarbon content of about 1 wt % or less, based on the total weight of the film. In at least one aspect, a method includes introducing an emulsion of an aqueous solution of an aniline and an alkyl-substituted aryl sulfonic acid having 1 wt % or less of hydrocarbon content into a flow reactor, the flow reactor having a length of tubing having an inner diameter. The method includes polymerizing the monomer within the tube to form a polyaniline.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2022Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Patrick J. Kinlen, Matthew A. Flack, Eric A. Bruton
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Publication number: 20240066491Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a continuous flow process for preparing conducting polymers, for example polyaniline. The continuous flow process can provide a controlled synthesis of a conducting polymer from an emulsion comprising a polymerizable organic monomer and a free radical initiator in flow within a temperature controlled continuous flow reactor comprising at least one mixing element. The present disclosure also relates to the conducting polymers prepared by the continuous flow process.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Thomas KOHL, John TSANAKTSIDIS, Christian HORNUNG, Patrick KINLEN, Eric BRUTON, Matthew FLACK, Andrew ZWEIG
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Patent number: 11891700Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a cold spray metal process for imparting electromagnetic interference (EMI) resistance or lightning protection to the surface of a polymer, and a polymer with surface EMI resistance, or lightning protection, articles coated therefrom, and methods of reducing or eliminating electrochemical interactions between the metallic coating and components of the polymer.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2022Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Eric A. Bruton, Stephen P. Gaydos
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Patent number: 11738320Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a continuous flow process for preparing conducting polymers, for example polyaniline. The continuous flow process can provide a controlled synthesis of a conducting polymer from an emulsion comprising a polymerizable organic monomer and a free radical initiator in flow within a temperature controlled continuous flow reactor comprising at least one mixing element. The present disclosure also relates to the conducting polymers prepared by the continuous flow process.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2021Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Thomas Kohl, John Tsanaktsidis, Christian Hornung, Patrick Kinlen, Eric Bruton, Matthew Flack, Andrew Zweig
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Publication number: 20230212756Abstract: A method of molding a metalized composite part. The method comprises: introducing particles comprising at least one metal into a gas stream; directing the gas stream toward a surface of a thermoplastic composite part, thereby depositing a metal layer on the composite part to form a metallized composite part; and molding the metallized composite part to introduce a bend without delamination of the metal layer from the metallized composite part.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2023Publication date: July 6, 2023Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Eric A. BRUTON, Christopher H. CHILDERS, Stephen P. GAYDOS
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Patent number: 11634820Abstract: A method of molding a metalized composite part. The method comprises: introducing particles comprising at least one metal into a gas stream; directing the gas stream toward a surface of a thermoplastic composite part, thereby depositing a metal layer on the composite part to form a metallized composite part; and molding the metallized composite part to introduce a bend without delamination of the metal layer from the metallized composite part.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2019Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Eric A. Bruton, Christopher H. Childers, Stephen P. Gaydos
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Publication number: 20230086889Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a cold spray metal process for imparting EMI resistance or lightning protection to the surface of a polymer, and a polymer with surface EMI resistance, or lightning protection, articles coated therefrom, and methods of reducing or eliminating electrochemical interactions between the metallic coating and components of the polymer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2022Publication date: March 23, 2023Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Eric A. Bruton, Stephen P. Gaydos
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Publication number: 20230047638Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a cold spray metal process for imparting electromagnetic interference (EMI) resistance or lightning protection to the surface of a polymer, and a polymer with surface EMI resistance, or lightning protection, articles coated therefrom, and methods of reducing or eliminating electrochemical interactions between the metallic coating and components of the polymer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2022Publication date: February 16, 2023Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY100 N. RIVERSIDE PLAZAInventors: Eric A. Bruton, Stephen P. Gaydos
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Patent number: 11492708Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a cold spray metal process for imparting electromagnetic interference (EMI) resistance or lightning protection to the surface of a polymer, and a polymer with surface EMI resistance, or lightning protection, articles coated therefrom, and methods of reducing or eliminating electrochemical interactions between the metallic coating and components of the polymer.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2018Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Eric A. Bruton, Stephen P. Gaydos
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Publication number: 20220162384Abstract: The present disclosure provides polyanilines, articles thereof, and methods of forming polyanilines. In at least one aspect, a polyaniline has a thermal stability of about 100° C. or greater, a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of from about 50,000 g/mol to about 150,000 g/mol and a molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn) of from about 1 to about 5. In at least one aspect, a film includes a polyaniline, the film having a hydrocarbon content of about 1 wt % or less, based on the total weight of the film. In at least one aspect, a method includes introducing an emulsion of an aqueous solution of an aniline and an alkyl-substituted aryl sulfonic acid having 1 wt % or less of hydrocarbon content into a flow reactor, the flow reactor having a length of tubing having an inner diameter. The method includes polymerizing the monomer within the tube to form a polyaniline.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2022Publication date: May 26, 2022Inventors: Patrick J. KINLEN, Matthew A. FLACK, Eric A. BRUTON
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Patent number: 11248089Abstract: The present disclosure provides polyanilines, articles thereof, and methods of forming polyanilines. In at least one aspect, a polyaniline has a thermal stability of about 100° C. or greater, a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of from about 50,000 g/mol to about 150,000 g/mol and a molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn) of from about 1 to about 5. In at least one aspect, a film includes a polyaniline, the film having a hydrocarbon content of about 1 wt % or less, based on the total weight of the film. In at least one aspect, a method includes introducing an emulsion of an aqueous solution of an aniline and an alkyl-substituted aryl sulfonic acid having 1 wt % or less of hydrocarbon content into a flow reactor, the flow reactor having a length of tubing having an inner diameter. The method includes polymerizing the monomer within the tube to form a polyaniline.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2020Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Patrick J. Kinlen, Matthew A. Flack, Eric A. Bruton
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Publication number: 20210346860Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a continuous flow process for preparing conducting polymers, for example polyaniline. The continuous flow process can provide a controlled synthesis of a conducting polymer from an emulsion comprising a polymerizable organic monomer and a free radical initiator in flow within a temperature controlled continuous flow reactor comprising at least one mixing element. The present disclosure also relates to the conducting polymers prepared by the continuous flow process.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2021Publication date: November 11, 2021Inventors: Thomas KOHL, John TSANAKTSIDIS, Christian HORNUNG, Patrick KINLEN, Eric BRUTON, Matthew FLACK, Andrew ZWEIG
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Publication number: 20210310668Abstract: A supplemental heating system includes an enclosure that encloses a primary heating device. The enclosure includes an inlet damper, an outlet damper, and an intermediate damper. In an idle state, the inlet damper and outlet damper are open while the intermediate damper is closed. In an active state, the inlet damper and outlet damper are closed while the intermediate damper is open, so that air is circulated within the enclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2019Publication date: October 7, 2021Inventors: Eric BRUTON, Matthew REESE
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Patent number: 11065594Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a continuous flow process for preparing conducting polymers, for example polyaniline. The continuous flow process can provide a controlled synthesis of a conducting polymer from an emulsion comprising a polymerizable organic monomer and a free radical initiator in flow within a temperature controlled continuous flow reactor comprising at least one mixing element. The present disclosure also relates to the conducting polymers prepared by the continuous flow process.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2018Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Thomas Kohl, John Tsanaktsidis, Christian Hornung, Patrick Kinlen, Eric Bruton, Matthew Flack, Andrew Zweig
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Patent number: 11059594Abstract: An example method includes: forming a conductive layer on at least a portion of a surface of a substrate, where the substrate comprises a composite material of an aerodynamic structure, and where the conductive layer is configured to provide a conductive path to conduct an electric current generated by a lightning strike to an electrically-grounded location; depositing an insulating layer on the conductive layer; removing one or more portions of the insulating layer to form respective gaps in the insulating layer and expose corresponding one or more portions of the conductive layer; and forming a resistive-heater layer on the insulating layer such that the resistive-heater layer fills the respective gaps in the insulating layer and contacts the corresponding one or more portions of the conductive layer, such that when electric power is provided to the conductive layer, the electric power is communicated to the resistive-heater layer thereby generating heat therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2020Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Patrick J. Kinlen, Eric A. Bruton, Edward W. Brouwers, Kenneth W. Young
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Patent number: 11021261Abstract: A protective coating composition for providing protection to a component of a ram air turbine system in need thereof. The protective coating composition comprises an aqueous-soluble or alkaline-soluble polymer matrix, one or more compressible fillers, and one or more non-compressible fillers. The disclosure also provides a method for providing a protective coating onto components of a ram air turbine system in need thereof for providing indentation and scratch resistance thereto.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2019Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Andrew M. Zweig, Eric A. Bruton, Richard J. Toth
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Patent number: 10975248Abstract: A temporary protective coating composition for providing a temporary protection to a substrate surface in need thereof. The temporary protective coating composition comprises an aqueous-soluble or alkaline-soluble polymer matrix, one or more compressible fillers, and one or more non-compressible fillers. The disclosure also provides a method for providing a temporary protective coating onto a substrate surface in need thereof for providing indentation and scratch resistance thereto.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2019Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Andrew M. Zweig, Eric A. Bruton
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Patent number: 10888104Abstract: A fatty acid composition is provided which can be used to make fatty acid fortified nutritional products. In one embodiment, the fatty acid composition comprises a fatty acid component, inorganic salts (which can include a phosphate salt), vitamins, and optionally a protein source and optionally a carbohydrate source. The composition can further include additional nutrients and combinations thereof. In another embodiment, the fatty acid composition is only the fatty acid (i.e., consists of a sodium or potassium fatty acid) which is spray dried. In both embodiments, the fatty acid composition is not microencapsulated in a waxy or carbohydrate substrate, yet the powdered composition is flowable and is easily dispersible in a liquid to form a stable dispersion in the liquid by stirring or shaking the powder in the liquid for only a short period of time.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2015Date of Patent: January 12, 2021Assignee: Jost Chemical Co.Inventors: John Gleason, Douglas Caskey, Eric Bruton, Teresa Bandrowsky, Douglas Jost
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Publication number: 20200399763Abstract: A method of molding a metalized composite part. The method comprises: introducing particles comprising at least one metal into a gas stream; directing the gas stream toward a surface of a thermoplastic composite part, thereby depositing a metal layer on the composite part to form a metallized composite part; and molding the metallized composite part to introduce a bend without delamination of the metal layer from the metallized composite part.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2019Publication date: December 24, 2020Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Eric A. Bruton, Christopher H. Childers, Stephen P. Gaydos