Patents by Inventor Kathlene K. Bowman

Kathlene K. Bowman 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).

  • One-piece closed-shape structure and method of forming same
    Patent number: 7431239
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a one-piece closed-shape structure and a method for manufacturing a one-piece closed-shape structure. In particular, the present invention relates to a one-piece fuselage and a method for manufacturing a one-piece fuselage. One embodiment of the method of the invention involves the use of molding technology, tooling technology, the integration of the molding and tooling technology, and fiber placement to manufacture a one-piece closed shape structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Assignee: Toyoto Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
    Inventors: Alan H. Anderson, Kathlene K. Bowman, Paul D. Teufel
  • One-piece closed-shape structure and method of forming same
    Patent number: 7059034
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a one-piece closed-shape structure and a method for manufacturing a one-piece closed-shape structure. In particular, the present invention relates to a one-piece fuselage and a method for manufacturing a one-piece fuselage. One embodiment of the method of the invention involves the use of molding technology, tooling technology, the integration of the molding and tooling technology, and fiber placement to manufacture a one-piece closed shape structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2006
    Assignee: Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
    Inventors: Alan H. Anderson, Kathlene K. Bowman, Paul D. Teufel
  • One-piece closed-shape structure and method of forming same
    Patent number: 6823578
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a one-piece closed-shape structure and a method for manufacturing a one-piece closed-shape structure. In particular, the present invention relates to a one-piece fuselage and a method for manufacturing a one-piece fuselage. One embodiment of the method of the invention involves the use of molding technology, tooling technology, the integration of the molding and tooling technology, and fiber placement to manufacture a one-piece closed shape structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2004
    Assignee: Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
    Inventors: Alan H. Anderson, Kathlene K. Bowman, Paul D. Teufel
  • One-piece closed-shape structure and method of forming same
    Publication number: 20040188025
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a one-piece closed-shape structure and a method for manufacturing a one-piece closed-shape structure. In particular, the present invention relates to a one-piece fuselage and a method for manufacturing a one-piece fuselage. One embodiment of the method of the invention involves the use of molding technology, tooling technology, the integration of the molding and tooling technology, and fiber placement to manufacture a one-piece closed shape structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2003
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Applicant: Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
    Inventors: Alan H. Anderson, Kathlene K. Bowman, Paul D. Teufel
  • One-piece closed-shape structure and method of forming same
    Publication number: 20040118977
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a one-piece closed-shape structure and a method for manufacturing a one-piece closed-shape structure. In particular, the present invention relates to a one-piece fuselage and a method for manufacturing a one-piece fuselage. One embodiment of the method of the invention involves the use of molding technology, tooling technology, the integration of the molding and tooling technology, and fiber placement to manufacture a one-piece closed shape structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2003
    Publication date: June 24, 2004
    Applicant: Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
    Inventors: Alan H. Anderson, Kathlene K. Bowman, Paul D. Teufel
  • One-piece closed-shape structure and method of forming same
    Publication number: 20020056788
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a one-piece closed-shape structure and a method for manufacturing a one-piece closed-shape structure. In particular, the present invention relates to a one-piece fuselage and a method for manufacturing a one-piece fuselage. One embodiment of the method of the invention involves the use of molding technology, tooling technology, the integration of the molding and tooling technology, and fiber placement to manufacture a one-piece closed shape structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2001
    Publication date: May 16, 2002
    Applicant: Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Alan H. Anderson, Kathlene K. Bowman, Paul D. Teufel