Patents by Inventor Kenneth K. Buchanan

Kenneth K. Buchanan 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).

  • Pre-Cured Edge Seal
    Publication number: 20100107513
    Abstract: The different illustrative embodiments provide a method and apparatus for installing an edge seal. In one illustrative example, a pre-cured edge seal is placed on an edge of a composite structure with a sealant to form a placed pre-cured edge seal. The placed pre-cured edge seal is then cured on the composite structure. In another illustrative embodiment, an edge of a structure is prepared with solvent, and a brush coat of sealant is applied to the top and the edge of the structure. A fillet is applied to the base of the edge of the structure. A pre-cured edge seal is applied to the edge of the structure, and the edge is cured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2008
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventors: Kenneth K. Buchanan, Paul W. Norby, Frank H. Robinson, Kevin J. Raiche, Jeffrey D. Morgan