Patents by Inventor Guy W. Roets

Guy W. Roets 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 for forming bends in composite panels and composite panels made thereby
    Patent number: 9114587
    Abstract: A composite panel with a bend therein is formed by first and second adjacent panel sections having a common facesheet forming an outer radius of the bend, and a substantially void-free joint between the adjacent panel sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Michael S. Lewis, Guy W. Roets
  • Method for forming bends in composite panels and composite panels made thereby
    Patent number: 8312754
    Abstract: A method of making a composite panel. A panel is formed by sandwiching a core between first and second facesheets. A longitudinal slot is formed in the panel passing through the first facesheet into the core, including forming a pair of curved flanges in the core. A bend is formed in the panel by bending the panel about the longitudinal axis of the slot, including bringing the curved flanges substantially into conformal engagement with the second facesheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Michael S. Lewis, Guy W. Roets
  • Method for Forming Bends In Composite Panels and Composite Panels Made Thereby
    Publication number: 20090110879
    Abstract: A composite panel with a bend therein is formed by first and second adjacent panel sections having a common facesheet forming an outer radius of the bend, and a substantially void-free joint between the adjacent panel sections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2008
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Inventors: Michael S. Lewis, Guy W. Roets