Patents by Inventor Erin M. Dikeman

Erin M. Dikeman 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).

  • REINFORCED FOAM STRUCTURE, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD OF FORMING, AND ARTICLE
    Publication number: 20190002663
    Abstract: A structure includes a thermoplastic foam body having first and second major surfaces, and channels extending partially or fully through the foam body and terminating at one or both major surfaces. The surfaces of some or all of the channels are reinforced, providing the structure with increased compressive strength. The structure, which can include a skin on either or both of the major surfaces, is useful for forming aviation interior components, including aviation overhead containers, aviation interior wall panels, and aviation trays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2016
    Publication date: January 3, 2019
    Inventors: Erin M. Dikeman, Keith Klinedinst, Peter Zuber, Erich Otto Teutsch
  • REINFORCED FOAM STRUCTURE, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD OF FORMING, AND ARTICLE
    Publication number: 20180194917
    Abstract: A structure includes a thermoplastic foam body having first and second major surfaces, and channels extending partially or fully through the foam body and terminating at one or both major surfaces. The surfaces of some or all of the channels are reinforced, providing the structure with increased compressive strength. The structure, which can include a skin on either or both of the major surfaces, is useful for forming aviation interior components, including aviation overhead containers, aviation interior wall panels, and aviation trays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2018
    Publication date: July 12, 2018
    Inventors: Erin M. Dikeman, Keith Klinedinst, Peter Zuber, Erich Otto Teutsch