Patents by Inventor Frank Auffinger

Frank Auffinger 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).

  • METHOD OF MAKING AND USING SHAPE MEMORY POLYMER COMPOSITE PATCHES
    Publication number: 20140024276
    Abstract: A method of repairing a composite component having a damaged area including: laying a composite patch over the damaged area; activating the shape memory polymer resin to easily and quickly mold said patch to said damaged area; deactivating said shape memory polymer so that said composite patch retains the molded shape; and bonding said composite patch to said damaged part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: Cornerstone Research Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick Joseph Hood, Sean Patrick Garrigan, Frank Auffinger, III, Tat Hung Tong, Benjamin John Vining, Richard Douglas Hreha, Thomas Joseph Barnell
  • CONDUCTIVE ELASTOMERIC HEATER WITH EXPANDABLE CORE
    Publication number: 20130264332
    Abstract: The preferred embodiment utilizes metal coated high strain fabric reinforcement including but not limited to fiberglass, cotton fiber, or other materials that can undergo deformation, and various resin or elastomer compounds to create a conductive polymer whose resistivity and resistance remain essentially constant under a strain of approximately 0-150% or more. Additionally, the preferred embodiment utilizes a method of imprinting, depositing, etching, or embossing a design or pattern of conductive metal on fabric used in composites. The use of designs of conductive metals wrapped around a deformable core and the unique features of elastomeric polymers allows for their use as a flexible circuit board, formable heaters, and other various uses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2013
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Inventors: Frank Auffinger, III, Michael Richard Maddux, Kristopher Karl Aber, Brandon Charles Kirby
  • Conductive elastomeric heater with expandable core
    Patent number: 8395093
    Abstract: The preferred embodiment utilizes metal coated high strain fabric reinforcement including but not limited to fiberglass, cotton fiber, or other materials that can undergo deformation, and various resin or elastomer compounds to create a conductive polymer whose resistivity and resistance remain essentially constant under a strain of approximately 0-150% or more. Additionally, the preferred embodiment utilizes a method of imprinting, depositing, etching, or embossing a design or pattern of conductive metal on fabric used in composites. The use of designs of conductive metals wrapped around a deformable core and the unique features of elastomeric polymers allows for their use as a flexible circuit board, formable heaters, and other various uses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Cornerstone Research Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank Auffinger, III, Michael Richard Maddux, Kristopher Karl Aber, Brandon Charles Kirby
  • Method of making and using shape memory polymer patches
    Patent number: 7981229
    Abstract: Patches consisting of transparent or translucent shape memory material can be manufactured so as to affect repair of transparent or translucent parts that have been damaged. These patches can be used to cover cracks and holes or provide additional structural support for the damaged parts. The patches can vary greatly in size and properties depending on the desired application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Cornerstone Research Group, Inc
    Inventors: Patrick J. Hood, Sean Garrigan, Frank Auffinger
  • METHOD OF MAKING AND USING SHAPE MEMORY POLYMER PATCHES
    Publication number: 20100221523
    Abstract: A method of repairing a composite component having a damaged area including: laying a composite patch over the damaged area; activating the shape memory polymer resin to easily and quickly mold said patch to said damaged area; deactivating said shape memory polymer so that said composite patch retains the molded shape; and bonding said composite patch to said damaged part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2010
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Applicant: Cornerstone Research Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick Joseph Hood, Sean Patrick Garrigan, Frank Auffinger, Tat Hung Tong, Benjamin John Vining, Richard Douglas Hreha, Thomas Joseph Barnell
  • METHOD OF MAKING AND USING SHAPE MEMORY POLYMER COMPOSITE PATCHES
    Publication number: 20100196705
    Abstract: A method of repairing a composite component having a damaged area including: laying a composite patch over the damaged area; activating the shape memory polymer resin to easily and quickly mold said patch to said damaged area; deactivating said shape memory polymer so that said composite patch retains the molded shape; and bonding said composite patch to said damaged part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2010
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Applicant: Cornerstone Research Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick Joseph Hood, Sean Patrick Garrigan, Frank Auffinger, III, Tat Hung Tong, Benjamin John Vining, Richard Douglas Hreha, Thomas Joseph Barnell
  • METHOD OF MAKING AND USING SHAPE MEMORY POLYMER PATCHES
    Publication number: 20070264456
    Abstract: Patches consisting of transparent or translucent shape memory material can be manufactured so as to affect repair of transparent or translucent parts that have been damaged. These patches can be used to cover cracks and holes or provide additional structural support for the damaged parts. The patches can vary greatly in size and properties depending on the desired application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2006
    Publication date: November 15, 2007
    Inventors: Patrcik Hood, Sean Garrigan, Frank Auffinger