Patents by Inventor Henry E. Reiling, Jr.

Henry E. Reiling, Jr. 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).

  • Fabrication of large hollow composite structure with precisely defined outer surface
    Patent number: 5683646
    Abstract: A method for fabricating a composite structure such as an aircraft radome includes preparing seamless female support mold/caul plate tooling, and seamless male support mold/vacuum bag tooling. An uncured composite structure is collated on the external surface of the male support mold/vacuum bag tooling, and then transferred to the female support mold/caul plate tooling for curing. The female support mold/caul plate tooling defines the outer surface of the final composite structure, permitting the outer surface of be smooth and of an aerodynamic shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 4, 1997
    Assignee: McDonnell Douglas Corporation
    Inventor: Henry E. Reiling, Jr.