Patents by Inventor Gilbert B. Chapman

Gilbert B. Chapman 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).

  • Reinforcement array for high modulus reinforcement of composites
    Patent number: 7300697
    Abstract: A reinforced polymer matrix composite material with anti-anisotropy reinforcement array is disclosed having coupled fiber reinforcement structures. The coupled fiber reinforcement structures are formed of a plurality of bound or bonded fibers, which form multi-dimensional structures capable of maintaining cross structure during molding. The structures are sized to allow their use in various molding processes. The coupled multiple fiber structures preferably have an aspect ratio of less than ten.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2007
    Assignee: Chrysler LLC
    Inventors: Thomas S Moore, Gilbert B Chapman, II
  • Structural reinforcement of plastic resins using a fiber matrix
    Publication number: 20040091690
    Abstract: A reinforced polymer matrix composite material with an anti-anisotropy reinforcement array is disclosed having three dimensional fiber reinforcement structures. The fiber reinforcement structures are formed of a plurality of bound or bonded fibers, which form multi-dimensional structures capable of maintaining cross structure during molding. The structures are sized to allow their use in various molding processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2002
    Publication date: May 13, 2004
    Inventors: Thomas S. Moore, Gilbert B. Chapman, Del C. Schroeder
  • Reinforcement array for high modulus reinforcement of composites
    Publication number: 20030072933
    Abstract: A reinforced polymer matrix composite material with anti-anisotropy reinforcement array is disclosed having coupled fiber reinforcement structures. The coupled fiber reinforcement structures are formed of a plurality of bound or bonded fibers, which form multi-dimensional structures capable of maintaining cross structure during molding. The structures are sized to allow their use in various molding processes. The coupled multiple fiber structures preferably have an aspect ratio of less than ten.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2001
    Publication date: April 17, 2003
    Inventors: Thomas S. Moore, Gilbert B. Chapman
  • Integrated utility/camper shell for a pick-up truck
    Patent number: 5421633
    Abstract: There is disclosed herein a utility/camper multiple purpose shell integrated with a pick-up truck frame and cab. The shell is adaptable (1) to being fully opened at the rear, (2) to having the roof thereof pivotally raised to permit standing room for a user, (3) to having flexible walls attached to the raised roof suitable for camping therein, and (4) to having the roof thereof lifted off of the front and side walls. The shell components are formed of light weight materials and bonded together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 6, 1995
    Assignee: Chrysler Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas S. Moore, Gilbert B. Chapman, II, Delbert D. DeRees, Subimal Dinda, Donald E. Jay, David J. Kowall, Lawrence M. Lalik, Kenneth S. Mack, K. Neil Walling
  • Methods and apparatus for testing the quality of an ultrasonic weld in thermoplastic material
    Patent number: 4410381
    Abstract: Ultrasonically welded thermoplastic materials are nondestructively inspected by sensing the infrared radiation emitted from the weld region of the material during or immediately subsequent to the welding operation. The sensed radiation levels are compared with a predetermined value and if they exceed the predetermined value are indicative of an acceptable weld. If the sensed radiation peak does not exceed the predetermined level, the weld is deemed to be unacceptable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 1982
    Date of Patent: October 18, 1983
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventor: Gilbert B. Chapman, II