Patents by Inventor Joe Blodgett

Joe Blodgett 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 resin transfer molding and components for use therewith
    Patent number: 7544055
    Abstract: A method of resin transfer molding uses an open base mold filled with fiberglass material and a soft tool sealed over the base mold. A vacuum is applied to a vacuum chamber that surrounds the mold and communicates with the fiberglass material through vacuum conduits. Resin is injected into the closed mold and is drawn through the fiberglass material to the edge of the mold with the assistance of the vacuum. The soft tool is preferably a flexible sheet having an edge seal to connect to the base mold and a vacuum channel with a vacuum port that surrounds the mold. The injection head releasably connects to the soft tool and preferably uses a solenoid actuated injector to supply resin to the mold. The injection head can include a self sealing device to seal the injection port and a self cleaning mechanism for flushing resin from the interior chamber of the head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2009
    Assignee: Brunswick Corporation
    Inventors: Steve Crane, Johannes Krogman, Matthew Boyd, Rob Hill, David Miller, Corey Nianekeo, Mark Paulhus, Brett Schnelder, Joe Blodgett
  • Method of resintransfer molding and components for use therewith
    Publication number: 20040089984
    Abstract: A method of resin transfer molding uses an open base mold filled with fiberglass material and a soft tool sealed over the base mold. A vacuum is applied to a vacuum chamber that surrounds the mold and communicates with the fiberglass material through vacuum conduits. Resin is injected into the closed mold and is drawn through the fiberglass material to the edge of the mold with the assistance of the vacuum. The soft tool is preferably a flexible sheet having an edge seal to connect to the base mold and a vacuum channel with a vacuum port that surrounds the mold. The injection head releasably connects to the soft tool and preferably uses a solenoid actuated injector to supply resin to the mold. The injection head can include a self sealing device to seal the injection port and a self cleaning mechanism for flushing resin from the interior chamber of the head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2003
    Publication date: May 13, 2004
    Applicant: Brunswick Corporation
    Inventors: Steve Crane, Johannes Krogman, Matthew Boyd, Rob Hill, David Miller, Corey Nianekeo, Mark Paulhus, Brett Schnelder, Joe Blodgett
  • Method of resin transfer molding and components for use therewith
    Publication number: 20030122285
    Abstract: A method of resin transfer molding uses an open base mold filled with fiberglass material and a soft tool sealed over the base mold. A vacuum is applied to a vacuum chamber that surrounds the mold and communicates with the fiberglass material through vacuum conduits. Resin is injected into the closed mold and is drawn through the fiberglass material to the edge of the mold with the assistance of the vacuum. The soft tool is preferably a flexible sheet having an edge seal to connect to the base mold and a vacuum channel with a vacuum port that surrounds the mold. The injection head releasably connects to the soft tool and preferably uses a solenoid actuated injector to supply resin to the mold. The injection head can include a self sealing device to seal the injection port and a self cleaning mechanism for flushing resin from the interior chamber of the head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2001
    Publication date: July 3, 2003
    Inventors: Steve Crane, Johannes Krogman, Matthew Boyd, Rob Hill, David Miller, Corey Nianekeo, Mark Paulhus, Brett Schneider, Joe Blodgett