Patents by Inventor Ernie R. Silva

Ernie R. Silva 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).

  • Apparatus and method for forming a composite structure
    Patent number: 7014883
    Abstract: A method for forming a composite structure is disclosed. The method includes four steps. Step one calls for applying a primer (104) to a surface (102) of a tool (100). Step two requires applying a coating (106) to primer (104). Step three calls for curing primer (104) and coating (106). The last step calls for forming the composite structure on tool (100). More specifically, primer (104) may be a powdered primer, and coating (106) may be a powdered fluorinated organic compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2006
    Assignee: Northrop Grumman Corporation
    Inventors: Ernie R. Silva, Jerry W. Brimer, Sandra J. Stash
  • Apparatus and method for forming a composite structure
    Patent number: 6692817
    Abstract: A method for forming a composite structure is disclosed. The method includes four steps. Step one calls for applying a primer (104) to a surface (102) of a tool (100). Step two requires applying a coating (106) to primer (104). Step three calls for curing primer (104) and coating (106). The last step calls for forming the composite structure on tool (100). More specifically, primer (104) may be a powdered primer, and coating (106) may be a powdered fluorinated organic compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: Northrop Grumman Corporation
    Inventors: Ernie R. Silva, Jerry W. Brimer, Sandra J. Stash